Morning everyone Everyone knows the legendary 1963 Seagull chronograph, but did you know about its secret alternative? Today, we take a close look at the "Plan B" Seagull featuring the ST1780 automatic movement. From its vintage Project D304 military origins to its unique dial layout with a 40-hour power reserve, pointer date, and sub-seconds, this piece offers a fresh twist on a horological icon. If you enjoy watch reviews, mechanical movement breakdowns, and hidden gems in watchmaking, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe to @arbalexwatches! #Seagull1963 #WatchCollecting #MicrobrandWatches #Horology #WatchReview #MechanicalWatch #ST1780 #SeagullWatch #ArbalexWatches

Morning everyone The legendary Seagull 1963 has a secret, modern sibling... Meet the Seagull 1963 "Plan B" Automatic Power Reserve! ​While the front is a stunning tribute to early military aviation design drafts, the caseback features a hilarious quirk: it proudly claims to be a "Chinese Air Force Chronograph," yet there isn't a single stopwatch button in sight! Here is the breakdown of this fascinating, beautiful contradiction. ​📊 Watch Specifications ​Movement: Authentic Sea-Gull ST1780 (TY2714) Automatic (Self-winding) ​Power Reserve: ~40 Hours (tracked by the active physical dial indicator) ​Complications: Pointer Date (2 o'clock), Small Seconds (6 o'clock), Power Reserve Indicator (10 o'clock) ​Dial Details: Deep blue dial featuring the iconic Red Star and "Zuan" (Jewels) text ​Strap: Rugged black nylon NATO strap ​📜 The History ​In 1961, the Tianjin Watch Factory was commissioned by the military to build China’s first aviation chronograph under the top-secret codename "Project 304." By 1963, prototypes were approved. ​While the famous manual-wind chronograph ("Plan A") was ultimately chosen for military production, alternative design sketches were drawn up. This "Plan B" watch pays direct homage to those alternative mid-century design drafts—giving you historic military DNA mixed with modern automatic convenience. ​Subscribe to @arbalexwatches for more unique watch reviews, history, and quirks! ​ ​#seagull1963 #watchcollector #militarywatch #watchhistory #automaticwatch #affordablewatches #arbalexwatches #shorts