The Journal | Insights into the New Era of Chinese Haute Horlogerie

Double Gravity of Behrens Kung Fu
Double Gravity of Behrens Kung Fu: Why Chinese Independent Watchmaking and ‘Wuxia’ Culture are Finally Conquering the Global Stage.
Entering the metal with the Behrens Kung Fu, specifically the ultra-limited Platinum (Pt950) edition, feels less like unboxing a watch and more like witnessing a cultural manifesto. Read more...
Mgraver Ventrallis
The Mgraver Ventrallis — A Liquid Vision of Future Horology
The Mgraver Ventrallis is a masterclass in how to honor the past (manual winding, German silver, tourbillons) while aggressively pursuing the future. It isn't just a watch; it is a... Read more...
The Golden Renaissance of a Forgotten Giant | Shanghai 1955 39mm Watch - Golden
The Golden Renaissance of a Forgotten Giant | Shanghai 1955 39mm Watch - Golden
For decades, the Shanghai Watch Factory was the heartbeat of a nation—a manufacturer that defined middle-class aspiration long before the "Swiss-made" fever took hold of the East. To celebrate its... Read more...
China's Most Iconic Watch Design...Controversially Original? | Peacock 'Aircraft Hand' Watch
China's Most Iconic Watch Design...Controversially Original? | Peacock 'Aircraft Hand' Watch
Can a single seconds hand bridge the gap between mid-century Americana and 1970s Chinese industrial ambition? The Peacock Perfection Classic 1953 "SHU" is more than just a svelte, 9.4mm exercise... Read more...
MINEROCI RD002
The MINEROCI RD002 — A Masterclass in Constant-Force Chronometry and the Dawn of Chinese Haute Horlogerie
The MINEROCI RD002 is a triumph. It bridges the gap between Eastern philosophy and Western mechanical tradition. If you are a collector looking for the next frontier of independent watchmaking,... Read more...
FAM AL HUT Möbius "Nebula"
Beyond the Swiss Horizon: How FAM AL HUT’s GPHG-Winning ‘Möbius’ is Redefining the New Guard of Independent Watchmaking
The FAM AL HUT Möbius "Nebula" is a warning shot to the Swiss establishment. While traditional brands are busy optimizing their supply chains for the next quarterly report, young visionaries... Read more...
TIMETHIS Sichuan Panda Automatic Chronograph cover
STOP Calling Everything a "Panda Dial" - THIS is the Real Deal!
The TIMETHIS Sichuan Panda Automatic Chronograph is far more than just another 'Panda dial' in a sea of monochrome chronographs. It represents a bold, anthropomorphic visual revolution. Within the context... Read more...
Peacock Divine Craft Hand-Made Micro-Engraved Ultra-Thin Tourbillon Watch
Beyond Guilloché: How Peacock Divine Craft Revived a 3,000-Year-Old Chasing Technique to Rival Haute Horlogerie
At $4,899, the Peacock Divine Craft is a staggering value proposition. If you were to look for a Swiss-made tourbillon with 904L steel, a hand-engraved artisanal dial, and a movement featuring... Read more...
Beijing Flying Horse of Gansu Tourbillon Watch
Hands-On: The Beijing Flying Horse Of Gansu Tourbillon – The Most Compelling Year Of The Horse Watch For 2026
If you are looking for a watch to commemorate 2026, you can spend six figures on a Swiss equivalent, or you can buy a piece of actual history. The Beijing... Read more...
Why This $500 Chinese Military Watch Just Put My Swiss Collection on Notice | Seagull Desert Warrior Watch Hands-On Review
Why This $500 Chinese Military Watch Just Put My Swiss Collection on Notice | Seagull Desert Warrior Watch Hands-On Review
In the mid-1960s, the "Dongfeng" (East Wind) was a symbol of industrial pride. It was China’s first internally designed movement to meet top-tier accuracy standards. Today, Seagull has taken that... Read more...
Peacock Witness Hand-Made Guilloché Tourbillon Watch - Reimagined Edition
Better Than a CW Bel Canto? Hands-On with the Peacock Witness — A Masterclass in High-End Architecture at an Impossible Price.
At $2,499 USD, the Peacock Witness Hand-Made Guilloché Tourbillon is less a disruptor than a declaration: the era of dismissing Chinese-made high complications as mere curiosities is ending. This watch... Read more...
Seagull Rattrapante 70th Anniversary Limited Edition
The $4,000 Sea-Gull Rattrapante: Horological Hero or High-End Heresy?
Is the Sea-Gull Rattrapante a triumph of engineering for the people, or is it a "complication killer" that strips the soul from high watchmaking? Read more...
Hands-On Review: This Chinese Luxury Watch Will Blow Your Mind — The Peacock "Plumage Gaze"
Hands-On Review: This Chinese Luxury Watch Will Blow Your Mind — The Peacock "Plumage Gaze"
This isn't a "budget alternative" to a Royal Oak or an Overseas. The Plumage Gaze is its own animal. It is a confident, culturally rooted, and technically superior timepiece that... Read more...
Why This $499 Chinese Diver Has Better Dial Tech Than Luxury Brands | A Deep Dive with the Beijing "Dark Black" Diver
Why This $499 Chinese Diver Has Better Dial Tech Than Luxury Brands | A Deep Dive with the Beijing "Dark Black" Diver
The Beijing "Dark Black" isn't trying to be a Submariner clone. It feels like a piece of "Brutalist" Chinese architecture on the wrist. It’s rugged, culturally rooted, and the matte... Read more...
Why This Is The Perfect "Icebreaker" For Any Watch Collector | Peacock Black Hole Central Tourbillon Hands-on
Why This Is The Perfect "Icebreaker" For Any Watch Collector | Peacock Black Hole Central Tourbillon Hands-on
The Peacock Black Hole Central Tourbillon – Event Horizon Edition isn't just a complication; it’s a masterclass in sculptural horology and high-stakes finishing. Let’s dive into why this is arguably... Read more...
Seagull Qin Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon Watch - Year Of The Horse Limited Edition
The "Grand Seiko" of China? | Sea-Gull Qin Ultra-Thin Tourbillon - Year Of The Horse Limited Edition Review
The Sea-Gull Qin Ultra-Thin Automatic Tourbillon is more than just a commemorative "Year of the Horse" piece. By leaning into the "Guqin" aesthetic, Sea-Gull is tapping into the same vein... Read more...
OLTO-8 Chrono Gate Mystic Purple cover
The JUMPING 24-HOUR DIAL is BACK! | OLTO-8 Chrono Gate ($499) Re-Engineers a Classic
The OLTO-8 Chrono Gate is a lot of watch for the money. It revives a beautiful, kinetic complication from the past, addresses its mechanical flaws with modern engineering, and wraps it all... Read more...
Stop Buying the Same Watches. This Chinese Icon is Actually Incredible
Stop Buying the Same Watches. This Chinese Icon is Actually Incredible
While the Swiss were perfecting the 50-fathom dives and racing chronographs in the 1950s, a different kind of revolution was happening in the East. Shanghai Watch Factory’s A581 was the... Read more...
The Peacock Plumage Gaze Year of the Horse Special Edition
The "Picasso" of Watches? The Most Artistic Zodiac Watch Ever Made in 2026 Year Of The Horse
The Peacock "Plumage Gaze" is a bold statement of intent. It proves that the "sleeping giant" of Chinese watchmaking isn't just awake—it's leading. Read more...
The Best Bronze Pilot Watch Under $500? | Beijing Watch Grand Ceremony Hands-On Review
The Best Bronze Pilot Watch Under $500? | Beijing Watch Grand Ceremony Hands-On Review
The Beijing Watch Replica Series opens with a powerful tribute to the pioneers who first conquered China’s skies. Inspired by historically significant timepieces, the Grand Ceremony Special Edition commemorates the... Read more...
Why This Chinese Tourbillon Changed My Mind. (Beijing Refined Tourbillon)
Why This Chinese Tourbillon Changed My Mind. (Beijing Refined Tourbillon)
The Beijing Bladelegant Refined Tourbillon is for the collector who has "been there, done that" with entry-level Swiss GMTs and wants something with a soul, a story, and a complication... Read more...