If you liked 1963, you would take a look
at #114. While 1963 is China's 1st aviation watch designed for the air force,
#114 is China's 1st diver watch originally-designed for the marine. #114
Shanghai army watch stopped production in 1976, total quantity 30 thousand
pieces had been produced. #114 is a must-have collective item for anyone who
collects Chinese watches. Free shipping included. Please do not hesitate to
contact me for Q & A.
- Solid stainless steel bracelet
- Shanghai single-calendar SS4 reissue,
24-jewel automatic movement
- Black turnable countdown bezel
- Silver second hand, with a square luminous
dot
- Luminescent hour, minute hands in
polished silver
- Big luminous hour markers
- Black dial. Date window at 3
- Printed on the case back translated into English is "60th anniversary of the birth of Shanghai brand limited reproduction."
- Screw down crown
Diameter 37.5mm excluding crown, 12.25mm thickness, 92 grams with stainless steel band. This is
not a big watch. It is medium-sized. At the first glance, it may look like an
old junk or it may appear so ordinary that lack of sex appeal, nevertheless the
more you look at it, the more you will discover and like, until it becomes your
favorite. Many other shinning watches may be eye-catching initially, but do not
stand the test of time. This #114 is ugly at first, then turning more and
more attractive.
A brief introduction
to Shanghai army watch #114, China's 1st marine diver watch
A mysterious special supply history
A stunning comeback of the legendary fine
watch
Founded in 1955, Shanghai Watch Factory
has been the industry leader, earned wide-spread recognition from the general
public. Excellent work continues for over half a century.
Requested by the PLA general staff, 1964
witnessed the successful research and production of SS4 army watch for the
special allocation of senior cadres in the PLA. For a long time, this
well-designed army watch has been the special supply for regiment and division
commanders. Lower ranking officers have to pay out of pocket to own. Ordinary
citizens did not have any chance to buy it in the market as it was not
commercialized.
In 2009, at the 60th anniversary of new
China, Shanghai Watch Factory reissued this army watch #114. Its legendary
journey continues. This fine time piece is self-winding, date calendar, good
3-proof function (water, shock, magnetic proof). It is called diver watch
due to its great water proof function that meets the standard for military
water surface training. Black luminescent dial, countdown turnable bezel,
luminescent hour, minute and second hands.
As a timeless classic, this watch adheres
to the excellence & consistent quality. Every little detail highlights the
advanced and unique craftsmanship. Every #114 reissue emits cutting-edge,
sophisticated techniques.