The CIGA DESIGN X Series Machina Purple expresses mechanical design through structure, symmetry, and colour. Built around the X Series’ exposed architecture and finished with vivid purple accents, it delivers a futuristic interpretation of industrial watchmaking with strong visual identity. Inspiration & Design The X Series Machina draws from engineered machinery, structural frameworks, and the visual logic of exposed mechanics. Rather than hiding components, the design celebrates them - turning the watch into a study of movement, balance, and geometry. The Machina variant introduces a more technical and symmetrical language than the Gorilla, with sharper alignment across the case and dial architecture. Purple accents add contrast and a more expressive contemporary tone. Dial & Case Details The watch features a skeletonised dial that reveals the movement beneath, creating depth and mechanical engagement from the first glance. Its case is shaped with layered surfaces and angular transitions, reinforcing the industrial identity of the X Series. The purple highlights punctuate the structure, adding energy without overwhelming the underlying architecture. The time display is integrated cleanly into the broader composition, maintaining function within the complexity. Movement & Mechanics Powering the watch is CIGA Design’s in-house automatic movement, developed for the X Series platform. The openworked construction allows gears, bridges, and the oscillating balance to remain visible, making the mechanics central to the visual experience rather than hidden beneath a traditional dial. Bracelet/Strap & Wearability The watch is paired with a flexible silicone strap, chosen for durability and comfort. Its curved case profile allows the watch to sit naturally on the wrist despite its bold presence. A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial while enhancing clarity and depth. Final Impression Despite its bold appearance, the X Series Machina Purple is designed for practical wear. The case contours help it sit securely on the wrist, while the strap provides flexibility and comfort for extended use. Its presence is strong, but balanced enough for regular wear. Technical Specifications Case size: 44mm Case material: Ceramic Case back: Sapphire exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement CD-01 Dial: Unique open work dial design  Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water resistance: 3ATM Strap type: Silicone Strap material: Silicone in a complementary colour Buckle: Tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

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The Shanghai Watch The Bund Magic Formula Yilan (漪澜), reference S7003.2407.031.08, reimagines the conventional watch display through a wandering-hours mechanism. Three transparent discs are suspended around the centre of the dial, each carrying four hour numerals. The discs rotate individually while simultaneously orbiting the central axis. When the relevant hour reaches the 120-degree minute sector across the upper portion of the dial, its position against the scale indicates the minutes. The result is a watch in continual motion - an unconventional yet readable approach to timekeeping that turns the mechanism itself into a central part of the design. Inspiration & Design For the Magic Formula Celestial series, Shanghai Watch turns to water and clouds, two longstanding auspicious motifs within Chinese visual culture. Yilan takes its inspiration from water. Traditional wave patterns are arranged across the dial in overlapping concentric semicircles, evoking ripples spreading across the surface of water. Shanghai Watch associates the motif with continuity and enduring good fortune. The blue-green colour palette reinforces that aquatic inspiration, while the wandering-hours mechanism brings a distinctly contemporary dimension to the composition. Rather than reproducing a historical design, Yilan uses traditional imagery as the foundation for a modern mechanical watch. Dial & Case The blue-green fumé dial transitions from lighter tones towards a deeper outer edge and is finished with a sunray effect that responds dynamically to changing light. Layered across its surface is the traditional water-wave motif, formed from repeating concentric semicircles. Above it, three transparent hour discs form the wandering-hours mechanism, with the active hour moving across a 120-degree minute scale to indicate the time. The case is constructed from 316L stainless steel with a rose-gold PVD finish, measuring 41.5mm in diameter and 13.7mm thick. An anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 5ATM. Movement Yilan is powered by Shanghai Watch's FWS-F01 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz). The movement uses 28 jewels and delivers up to 38 hours of power reserve when fully wound. It can be viewed through the full sapphire exhibition caseback. Shanghai Watch finishes the movement with fish-scale decoration across the bridges and linear finishing on the signed rotor, adding visual interest to the mechanical side of the watch. Bracelet / Strap Yilan is paired with a 20mm brown leather strap, adding warmth against the blue-green dial and rose-gold-tone case. The strap uses a butterfly clasp and quick-release construction, allowing it to be removed without conventional spring-bar tools. Final Thoughts Yilan takes the mechanical theatre of the Magic Formula wandering-hours display and gives it a warmer, more expressive personality. The interplay between blue-green fumé, traditional water-wave imagery and the rose-gold-tone case makes this the more colourful of the two Celestial interpretations. More importantly, those decorative elements aren't disconnected from the watch's mechanical concept: both the rippling dial and orbiting hour discs are built around movement. For collectors looking at contemporary Shanghai Watch beyond its heritage-inspired pieces, Yilan offers a particularly distinctive expression of where the brand is heading. Technical Specifications Case size: 41.5mm  Case material: 316L stainless steel, rose gold PVD Case back: Sapphire, exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: FWS-F01 Power reserve: Approx 38hrs Dial:  Blue-green fumé sunray dial with water-wave motif; wandering hours with 120° minute scale Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Brown calf leather Buckle: Stainless steel, rose gold PVD deployant clasp Warranty: 2 years  

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The Shanghai Watch The Bund Magic Formula Xuanyun (玄云), reference S7003.2412.011.08, rethinks the conventional relationship between hands, numerals and the dial. Its wandering-hours display places three transparent hour discs around the centre of the watch. Each carries four hour numerals and rotates on its own axis while simultaneously orbiting the central mechanism. As the active hour enters the 120-degree minute sector across the upper portion of the dial, its position along the scale indicates the minutes. The result is a display in constant motion: mechanically expressive, visually distinctive and surprisingly intuitive once its logic becomes familiar. Inspiration & Design For the Magic Formula Celestial series, Shanghai Watch draws upon water and clouds, two recurring auspicious motifs within traditional Chinese visual culture. Xuanyun takes its inspiration from clouds. Its curling cloud pattern evokes forms associated with good fortune and upward progress, while the black mother-of-pearl beneath it introduces shifting iridescence as the watch catches the light. The traditional motif sits in deliberate contrast to the contemporary architecture of the wandering-hours mechanism. Rather than recreating a historical watch, Shanghai Watch uses established Chinese decorative language within a thoroughly modern mechanical composition. Dial & Case The black dial uses mother-of-pearl marquetry to form an auspicious cloud pattern. Its natural iridescence changes subtly with viewing angle and light, allowing the pattern and colour of the dial to continually shift. Above it, three transparent hour discs form the wandering-hours mechanism. Each disc carries four numerals and both rotates independently and orbits the centre of the dial. The active hour travels across a 120-degree minute scale, allowing the time to be read from the numeral's position within the sector. The case is made from 316L stainless steel and measures 41.5mm in diameter and 13.7mm thick. An anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal covers the dial, while water resistance is rated to 5ATM. Movement The watch is powered by Shanghai Watch's FWS-F01 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) with 28 jewels and up to 38 hours of power reserve when fully wound. Through the full sapphire exhibition caseback, the movement reveals fish-scale finishing across the bridges and linear finishing on the rotor, which is also signed with the Shanghai Watch name. Here, the movement is more than an engine hidden behind the dial: it provides the mechanical foundation for the wandering-hours display that defines the watch. Bracelet / Strap Xuanyun is fitted with a 20mm black leather strap, keeping the overall presentation restrained against the iridescent black dial. It is equipped with a butterfly clasp and quick-release construction, allowing the strap to be removed without conventional spring-bar tools. Final Thoughts Magic Formula Xuanyun works because its unusual display isn't simply decorative. The wandering-hours mechanism fundamentally changes how the watch communicates time, giving the constantly moving dial a purpose beyond visual theatre. Black mother-of-pearl and the auspicious cloud motif then give that mechanical architecture a distinctly Chinese identity. It is a strong example of Shanghai Watch looking forward rather than relying solely on its considerable historical archive. Technical Specifications Case size: 41.5mm  Case material: 316L stainless steel Case back: Sapphire, exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: FWS-F01 Power reserve: Approx 38hrs Dial:  Black mother-of-pearl marquetry with auspicious cloud motif; wandering hours with 120° minute scale Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Black calf leather Buckle: Stainless steel deployant clasp Warranty: 2 years  

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The Shanghai Watch Commander Scout traces its lineage to the Type 114, Shanghai Watch’s first military diving watch. Developed in the 1960s in response to military requirements, the Type 114 combined automatic winding and a date complication with enhanced resistance to shock, magnetism and water. Some examples were issued to senior military officers, contributing to its reputation as an officer’s watch or general’s watch.  The modern Commander revisits that history through a compact 37.5mm case, 300m water resistance and a unidirectional titanium bezel. For the Scout, Shanghai Watch combines those functional foundations with a silver-grey sunray dial and beige nylon-leather strap for a softer, more understated interpretation. Inspiration & Design The Commander collection draws directly from Shanghai Watch’s Type 114 military diving watch. Its origins can be traced to the A641 project of 1964, an experimental high-grade slim watch that contributed to subsequent development. Following a requirement for an automatic watch with date display and enhanced shock, magnetic and water resistance, Shanghai Watch developed the 29-jewel Type 114 military diving watch in 1965. A 24-jewel version using the SS4C movement followed in 1968. The contemporary Commander retains recognisable elements from the Type 114 while refining them for modern wear. Shanghai’s calligraphic signature remains at 12 o’clock, the date window occupies the traditional 3 o’clock position, and the characteristic wedge-shaped hour markers have been streamlined. At 6 o’clock sits the distinctive two-bar, four-star insignia, providing the most immediate visual reference to the Commander identity. Dial & Case The Scout is distinguished by its silver-grey sunray dial, whose brushed surface shifts subtly with changing light. Grey-toned hands and indices maintain the restrained palette, while the steel-coloured two-bar, four-star insignia sits above the “Made in China” signature at 6 o’clock. Pencil-shaped hour and minute hands are paired with a slender seconds hand with a broadened tip. The three-dimensional wedge indices and hands are treated with Super-LumiNova® for low-light visibility. The satin-brushed 316L stainless-steel case measures 37.5mm across and 13.45mm thick, topped by a domed sapphire crystal. Shanghai Watch pairs it with a silver-grey unidirectional titanium bezel, which also incorporates Super-LumiNova®. The material brings strength and corrosion resistance while reducing weight around the perimeter of the watch. A screw-down steel crown and solid steel caseback help deliver a substantial 300m / 30ATM water-resistance rating. Movement Inside is Shanghai Watch’s ST2130 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4Hz. The 28-jewel calibre provides central hours, minutes and seconds together with the date display at 3 o’clock, with approximately 42 hours of power reserve when fully wound. A solid steel caseback keeps the emphasis on durability and the Commander’s tool-watch character rather than displaying the movement. Bracelet / Strap The Scout is supplied on a 20mm beige nylon-and-leather strap, chosen to complement the cooler silver-grey dial and case. It uses a conventional pin buckle and quick-release construction. Also included is a 20mm stainless-steel bracelet, fitted with a turtle-back clasp and quick-release system. This effectively gives the Scout two distinct personalities: more relaxed and field-inspired on the beige strap, or more conventionally dive-watch oriented on steel. Final Thoughts The Commander Scout demonstrates how effectively Shanghai Watch can use its archives without becoming constrained by them. The Type 114 provides genuine historical substance, but the modern watch stands on its own: compact dimensions, sapphire crystal, a titanium diving bezel and 300m water resistance make it a capable contemporary tool watch. Of the two Commander executions, the Scout is the quieter choice. Its silver-grey palette and beige strap soften the military influence without erasing it - making the watch particularly easy to wear beyond its historical context. Technical Specifications Case size: 37.5mm  Case material: 316L stainless steel Case back: 316L stainless steel Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: ST2130 Power reserve: Approx 42hrs Dial:  Silver grey sunray; applied wedge-shaped indices with Super-Luminova; pencil hour/minute hands and linear seconds hand with Super-Luminova Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 30ATM Strap type: 1x strap; 1x bracelet Strap material: Nylon and leather strap; stainless steel bracelet Buckle: Stainless steel Warranty: 2 years  

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The Shanghai Watch Commander Sniper traces its lineage to the Type 114, the brand’s first military diving watch. Developed in the 1960s in response to requirements from the Chinese military, the Type 114 combined automatic winding, a date complication and enhanced resistance to shock, magnetism and water. Some examples were issued to senior military officers, earning the watch the informal reputation of an officer’s watch or general’s watch. The modern Commander revisits that history in a more compact form. The Sniper pairs a 37.5mm gunmetal steel case with a dark sunray dial, titanium diving bezel and 300m water resistance - retaining the utilitarian character of its predecessor while bringing the construction firmly into the present. Inspiration & Design The Commander collection draws directly from Shanghai Watch’s Type 114 military diving watch. Its origins can be traced to the A641 project of 1964, an experimental high-grade slim watch that provided a foundation for subsequent development. Following a requirement for an automatic watch with a date display and enhanced shock, magnetic and water resistance, Shanghai Watch further developed the design and in 1965 produced the 29-jewel Type 114 military diving watch. A later 24-jewel version powered by the SS4C movement followed in 1968. The contemporary Commander retains recognisable elements of the Type 114 while refining them for modern proportions. Shanghai’s calligraphic signature remains at 12 o’clock, the date window sits at 3, and the original wedge-shaped hour markers have been streamlined without losing their distinctive geometry. At 6 o’clock, the two-bar, four-star insignia references military rank and provides the most direct visual link to the Commander identity. Dial & Case The Sniper takes the darker of the two titanium-bezel Commander executions. Its black sunray dial is designed to reveal subtle changes in texture under changing light, while tonal hands, indices and the two-bar, four-star emblem reinforce its deliberately subdued appearance. Pencil-shaped hour and minute hands are joined by a slender seconds hand with a broadened tip. The three-dimensional wedge indices and hands are treated with Super-LumiNova® for visibility in low light. The 37.5mm case is made from 316L stainless steel with a gunmetal finish and measures 13.45mm thick. Satin-brushed surfaces maintain the tool-watch character, while a domed sapphire crystal protects the dial. Around it sits one of the more interesting updates to the historic design: a unidirectional titanium diving bezel, selected for its strength, corrosion resistance and reduced weight. The bezel itself incorporates Super-LumiNova®, extending nighttime legibility beyond the dial. A screw-down crown and solid steel caseback contribute to a substantial 300m / 30ATM water-resistance rating. Movement Inside is Shanghai Watch’s ST2130 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour / 4Hz. The 28-jewel calibre provides central hours, minutes and seconds together with the date display at 3 o’clock, and delivers approximately 42 hours of power reserve when fully wound. Rather than using an exhibition caseback, Shanghai Watch has chosen a solid steel back for this Commander - an appropriate decision for a watch whose identity is rooted more firmly in military utility and diving capability than movement display. Bracelet / Strap The Sniper is supplied on a 20mm black nylon-and-leather strap with a pin buckle. Its quick-release construction makes changing the watch’s character particularly straightforward. Also included is a 20mm gunmetal stainless-steel bracelet, fitted with a turtle-back clasp and its own quick-release system. The darker bracelet creates a more integrated, monochromatic appearance, while the nylon-leather strap emphasises the Commander’s field and military character. Final Thoughts The Commander Sniper succeeds because Shanghai Watch has resisted simply reproducing an old military watch. The historical cues are still there - the calligraphic signature, date position, wedge indices and military insignia - but the 37.5mm proportions, titanium bezel, sapphire crystal and 300m water resistance make this a genuinely modern tool watch. Its Type 114 lineage gives it a story worth knowing. Its compact dimensions and dark gunmetal execution mean you don’t need to be a history enthusiast to appreciate it. Technical Specifications Case size: 37.5mm  Case material: Gunmetal 316L stainless steel Case back: 316L stainless steel Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: ST2130 Power reserve: Approx 42hrs Dial:  Black sunray; applied wedge-shaped indices with Super-Luminova; pencil hour/minute hands and linear seconds hand with Super-Luminova Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 30ATM Strap type: 1x strap; 1x bracelet Strap material: Nylon and leather strap; gunmetal stainless steel bracelet Buckle: Stainless steel Warranty: 2 years  

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Atelier Wen's Perception was conceived to challenge conventional ideas about Chinese watchmaking, placing traditional craftsmanship within a thoroughly contemporary sports-watch design. Perception V3 advances that idea with perhaps its most significant evolution yet. The new Yún 筠, rendered in bamboo green, retains the hand-turned guilloché that defines the collection while introducing a micro-frosted 904L steel case and bracelet. More importantly, V3 replaces the previous movement architecture with a highly customised Pequignet EPM03 - a French manufacture calibre extensively reworked for Atelier Wen and now displayed through a full sapphire exhibition caseback. Inspiration & Design Perception draws heavily from traditional Chinese architecture, particularly 榫卯 (sǔn mǎo) - the mortise-and-tenon construction technique that allows structures to interlock without nails or glue. That principle informs the four-part dial construction, where the components fit together around the guilloché centre. The huiwen-patterned chapter ring provides another architectural reference, while the case flanks and asymmetrical bracelet links echo the curves, rooflines and geometric forms found in traditional Chinese buildings. Yún is the first new core Perception dial colour in four years. Atelier Wen describes the shade as bamboo green, giving V3 a colour that feels distinctly connected to its Chinese design vocabulary without becoming overtly thematic. Dial & Case At the centre is Perception's signature écailles de poisson - or fish-scale - guilloché, produced by the workshop of Cheng Yucai, whom Atelier Wen identifies as China's first master guilloché craftsman. Each dial is individually hand-turned on a rose engine designed by Master Cheng himself, requiring sustained manual control throughout the process. The bamboo-green guilloché is surrounded by a huiwen-patterned chapter ring printed with X1-grade Super-LumiNova, complemented by applied rhodium-plated indices and substantial rhodium-plated leaf-shaped hands. The minute and seconds hands are individually bent by hand. Yún receives its own case treatment within the V3 collection: micro-frosted 904L stainless steel contrasted by mirror-polished chamfers. At 40mm in diameter, 47mm lug-to-lug and just 10.4mm thick including the crystal, it retains the relatively compact proportions that have characterised Perception. Water resistance is 100m/10ATM. A double-domed box sapphire crystal sits above the dial, treated with ten layers of anti-reflective coating. Movement The most significant change arrives underneath. Perception V3 is powered by a highly customised version of the Pequignet EPM03, produced by independent French manufacture Pequignet in Morteau. The automatic calibre operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour, uses 21 jewels and provides approximately 65 hours of power reserve. It also brings hacking seconds to Perception for the first time. Atelier Wen specifies chronometer-grade accuracy of -4/+6 seconds per day, with an average stated deviation of ±2 seconds per day. Each movement is adjusted in six positions and across three temperatures. Bi-directional automatic winding uses a pawl-based system with a patented tooth profile designed to improve efficiency and reduce wear. But V3 doesn't simply install a French movement unchanged. Its bridges have been reshaped around the traditional Chinese representation of wind, then filled with mirror-polished blue aventurine lacquer. Finishing includes wavy Côtes de Genève, black-polished screws, machine-made anglage, perlage, a snailed barrel and a rotor combining snailing and frosting. For the first time on Perception, all of this is visible through a full sapphire exhibition caseback. Bracelet The integrated-style bracelet continues in 904L stainless steel, with Yún receiving the same micro-frosted treatment as its case. Individually chamfered links create polished highlights against the softer matte surfaces. It tapers from 22mm at the case to 18mm at the clasp and gradually reduces in thickness from 3mm to 2.6mm. Quick-release spring bars also allow it to be exchanged for Atelier Wen's optional FKM rubber straps without tools. V3 introduces a patent-pending on-the-fly micro-adjustment system operated through a button concealed within the Atelier Wen logo, together with a proprietary telescopic deployant blade designed to maintain a slim clasp while making the watch easier to put on and remove. Final Thoughts Perception V3 doesn't discard what made the original watch distinctive. Instead, Atelier Wen has concentrated its changes where they matter. Master Cheng's hand-turned guilloché remains at the heart of the watch, while the new Pequignet EPM03 transforms what happens on the other side. The extensively customised movement, exhibition caseback, upgraded clasp and refined finishing give V3 considerably greater mechanical depth without compromising Perception's original identity. Yún may be the most cohesive expression of that evolution: bamboo-green guilloché against softly micro-frosted 904L steel, with Chinese craftsmanship on the dial and an unusual Franco-Chinese collaboration visible through the back. Availability Preorder now at Red Army Watches Singapore. Deliveries scheduled for Q4 2026 onwards. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: 904L stainless steel case; micro-frosted with mirror-polished chamfers Case back: Sapphire exhibition caseback, 10-layer internal AR Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: Customised Pequignet EPM03 Power reserve: Approx 65hrs Dial: Bamboo green, hand-turned écailles de poisson guilloché; four-part construction inspired by sǔn mǎo; applied rhodium-plated indices; X1 grade Super-Luminova Glass: Sapphire crystal with 10 layers of anti-reflective coating Water resistance: 10ATM Strap type: Bracelet Strap material: 904L micro-frosted stainless steel bracelet with quick-release springbars Buckle: Deployant clasp; patent pending on-the-fly micro-adjustment Warranty: 5 years  

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Mechanical watches are usually experienced through sight and touch. The Lucky Harvey Chiming Watch 2.0 adds another dimension: sound. Its self-produced LH003 automatic movement incorporates an hour-chiming mechanism, with the hammer and circular gong deliberately exposed on the dial. For this limited blue edition, Lucky Harvey combines that unusual complication with a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet and a hand-worked radial-brushed dial. Production is limited to 100 pieces. Inspiration & Design At the centre of the Chiming Watch 2.0 is its visible striking mechanism. Lucky Harvey says the hammer takes inspiration from the bianqing, an ancient Chinese ritual musical instrument, connecting the mechanical function with a reference to traditional ceremonial music. Unlike the previous dial treatment, this edition also removes the former silent-window display. That leaves more uninterrupted space for the radial texture and puts greater emphasis on the interaction between the dial, hammer and circular gong. The result feels less like a conventional complication hidden beneath a dial and more like an instrument whose mechanism forms part of the visual architecture. Dial & Case The green dial is produced using a manual radial-brushing process rather than a conventional machine-applied sunburst finish. Lucky Harvey states that each dial takes approximately two to three hours to complete, with individually formed grooves creating a strongly directional texture that shifts with changing light. Surrounding it is a 40mm Grade 5 titanium case measuring 11mm thick. The case combines precision CNC machining with directional brushing, polished surfaces and chamfered detailing. Sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 5 ATM. Movement Inside is Lucky Harvey's self-produced LH003 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) with 30 jewels and approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Its defining feature is the hour-chiming mechanism. The exposed hammer works with the circular gong to produce the audible strike, turning the passage of time into both a visual and acoustic experience. Through the sapphire exhibition caseback, the movement is visible with Geneva-stripe finishing and a gold-toned PVD rotor decorated with a guilloché pattern. Lucky Harvey states an average daily timekeeping deviation within ±15 seconds. Bracelet The watch is fitted with a matching Grade 5 titanium bracelet. Lucky Harvey redesigned the bracelet curvature for the Chiming Watch 2.0 so that it conforms to the wrist earlier, bringing the watch approximately 3mm closer to the wrist than the previous construction. Despite the mechanical complication and full titanium bracelet, the complete watch weighs approximately 97g. Final Thoughts The Chiming Watch 2.0 shows why Lucky Harvey is difficult to categorise simply as an automata-watch brand. Here, the spectacle comes from traditional mechanical principles - a hammer, a gong and the physical production of sound - presented in a distinctly contemporary package. The green hand-worked dial and Grade 5 titanium construction give the watch enough material and finishing interest to stand on their own, while the chiming mechanism provides the feature that makes it unmistakably Lucky Harvey. Technical Specifications Limited edition: Only 100 pieces available worldwide Case size: 40mm Case material: Grade 5 titanium Case back: Sapphire Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement LH003 incorporating jade chime Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Green, hand-finished radial-brushed textured dial with big date display, lumed hands Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Bracelet Strap material: Grade 5 titanium Buckle: Deployant buckle Warranty: 2 years

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Mechanical watches are usually experienced through sight and touch. The Lucky Harvey Chiming Watch 2.0 adds another dimension: sound. Its self-produced LH003 automatic movement incorporates an hour-chiming mechanism, with the hammer and circular gong deliberately exposed on the dial. For this limited blue edition, Lucky Harvey combines that unusual complication with a Grade 5 titanium case and bracelet and a hand-worked radial-brushed dial. Production is limited to 100 pieces. Inspiration & Design At the centre of the Chiming Watch 2.0 is its visible striking mechanism. Lucky Harvey says the hammer takes inspiration from the bianqing, an ancient Chinese ritual musical instrument, connecting the mechanical function with a reference to traditional ceremonial music. Unlike the previous dial treatment, this edition also removes the former silent-window display. That leaves more uninterrupted space for the radial texture and puts greater emphasis on the interaction between the dial, hammer and circular gong. The result feels less like a conventional complication hidden beneath a dial and more like an instrument whose mechanism forms part of the visual architecture. Dial & Case The blue dial is produced using a manual radial-brushing process rather than a conventional machine-applied sunburst finish. Lucky Harvey states that each dial takes approximately two to three hours to complete, with the individual grooves creating a more directional texture that changes with the light. Surrounding it is a 40mm Grade 5 titanium case measuring 11mm thick. The case combines precision CNC machining with directional brushing, polished surfaces and chamfered detailing. Sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 5ATM. Movement Inside is Lucky Harvey's self-produced LH003 automatic movement, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) with 30 jewels and approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Its defining feature is the hour-chiming mechanism. The exposed hammer works with the circular gong to produce the audible strike, turning the passage of time into both a visual and acoustic experience. Through the sapphire exhibition caseback, the movement is visible with Geneva-stripe finishing and a gold-toned PVD rotor decorated with a guilloché pattern. Lucky Harvey states an average daily timekeeping deviation within ±15 seconds. Bracelet The watch is fitted with a matching Grade 5 titanium bracelet. Lucky Harvey redesigned the bracelet curvature for the Chiming Watch 2.0 so that it conforms to the wrist earlier, bringing the watch approximately 3mm closer to the wrist than the previous construction. Despite the mechanical complication and full titanium bracelet, the complete watch weighs approximately 97g. Final Thoughts The Chiming Watch 2.0 shows why Lucky Harvey is difficult to categorise simply as an automata-watch brand. Here, the spectacle comes from traditional mechanical principles - a hammer, a gong and the physical production of sound - presented in a distinctly contemporary package. The blue hand-worked dial and Grade 5 titanium construction give the watch enough material and finishing interest to stand on their own, while the chiming mechanism provides the feature that makes it unmistakably Lucky Harvey. Technical Specifications Limited edition: Only 100 pieces available worldwide Case size: 40mm Case material: Grade 5 titanium Case back: Sapphire Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement LH003 incorporating jade chime Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Blue, hand-finished radial-brushed textured dial with big date display, lumed hands Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Bracelet Strap material: Grade 5 titanium Buckle: Deployant buckle Warranty: 2 years

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The Lucky Harvey Mahjong doesn’t simply put mahjong tiles on a watch dial - it recreates a four-player game mechanically on the wrist. The dial is divided into four sectors, each representing a player and their mahjong hand. Miniature three-dimensional tiles reproduce the combinations involved in the final stage of a game, with players waiting for the tile that will complete a winning hand. Activate the mechanism and the game plays out, bringing the familiar anticipation of waiting for that decisive tile into the mechanical experience. Inspiration & Design Mahjong is built around combinations, probability and the tension of waiting for the final tile. Lucky Harvey translates that experience into mechanical form rather than simply borrowing the game’s visual language. Each of the dial’s four sectors represents one player. Across them, miniature tiles reproduce the structures of a mahjong hand, including sequences, triplets and pairs, together with the potential tiles required to complete a winning combination. A standard winning mahjong hand consists of four sets and one pair, for a total of 14 tiles. A set can comprise either three consecutive numbered tiles of the same suit or three identical tiles. By incorporating that logic into the display, Lucky Harvey gives the seemingly complex arrangement of tiles an underlying purpose. This is not simply a mahjong-inspired dial; it is a miniature mechanical game board. Dial & Case The dial is effectively a mahjong table viewed from above, with four player positions arranged around the central time display. Each sector represents a player’s hand, with individually rendered three-dimensional tiles depicting familiar circles, bamboo, characters and honour tiles. Existing combinations and potential winning tiles create the game scenario around which the interactive mechanism operates. On this version, the warm rose-gold-tone case and hardware provide a stronger contrast against the green playing surface, giving the watch a richer and more decorative appearance than its stainless-steel counterpart. The case measures 43mm in diameter and 11mm thick and is topped by a synthetic sapphire crystal. Water resistance is rated to 30m/3 ATM. Movement Inside is Lucky Harvey’s CAL.LH000 automatic movement, providing the mechanical foundation for conventional timekeeping and the watch’s interactive mahjong function. This is what separates the watch from a conventional mahjong-themed piece. Rather than merely displaying familiar symbols, the mechanism plays out the decisive stage of a four-player game and determines the winning outcome. Mahjong therefore isn’t simply the theme of the watch - it is part of what the watch does. Bracelet / Strap The Lucky Harvey Mahjong is supplied on a genuine leather and fluororubber strap, combining the appearance and texture of leather with the practical properties of rubber. Lucky Harvey specifies a suitable wearing range of approximately 150–200mm. Final Thoughts At first glance, the Lucky Harvey Mahjong looks like an extraordinarily elaborate mahjong-themed watch. Understanding how it works makes it considerably more interesting. The four sectors represent four players. The miniature tiles form hands and potential winning combinations. And activating the mechanism isn't simply about creating movement - it plays out the conclusion of the game. The rose-gold version adds another layer of visual character, with its warmer case finish working particularly well against the green dial and colourful tiles. For a mahjong player, there are details here to recognise and understand. For everyone else, it is an unusually ambitious example of interactive mechanical watchmaking. Technical Specifications Case size: 43mm Case material: Stainless steel, rose gold PVD Case back: Stainless steel with engraving Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house LH000 movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Black multi-level dial with miniature 3D mahjong tiles Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 3ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid  Buckle: Stainless steel tang buckle Warranty: 2 years  

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The Lucky Harvey Mahjong doesn’t simply put mahjong tiles on a watch dial - it recreates a four-player game mechanically on the wrist. The dial is divided into four sectors, each representing a player and their mahjong hand. Miniature three-dimensional tiles reproduce the combinations involved in the final stage of a game, with players waiting for the tile that will complete a winning hand. Activate the mechanism and the game plays out, bringing the familiar anticipation of waiting for that decisive tile into the mechanical experience. Inspiration & Design Mahjong is built around combinations, probability and the tension of waiting for the final tile. Lucky Harvey translates that experience into mechanical form rather than simply borrowing the game’s visual language. Each of the dial’s four sectors represents one player. Across them, miniature tiles reproduce the structures of a mahjong hand, including sequences, triplets and pairs, together with the potential tiles required to complete a winning combination. A standard winning mahjong hand consists of four sets and one pair, for a total of 14 tiles. A set can comprise either three consecutive numbered tiles of the same suit or three identical tiles. By incorporating that logic into the display, Lucky Harvey gives the seemingly complex arrangement of tiles an underlying purpose. This is not simply a mahjong-inspired dial; it is a miniature mechanical game board. Dial & Case The dial is effectively a mahjong table viewed from above, with four player positions arranged around the central time display. Each sector represents a player’s hand, with individually rendered three-dimensional tiles depicting familiar circles, bamboo, characters and honour tiles. Existing combinations and potential winning tiles create the game scenario around which the interactive mechanism operates. The stainless-steel version provides a relatively neutral frame around this intentionally elaborate display, allowing the green playing surface, miniature tiles and mechanical action to remain the visual focus. The watch is housed in a 316L stainless-steel case measuring 43mm in diameter and 11mm thick, topped by a synthetic sapphire crystal. Water resistance is rated to 30 metres. Movement Inside is Lucky Harvey’s CAL.LH000 automatic movement, providing the mechanical foundation for conventional timekeeping and the watch’s interactive mahjong function. This is what separates the watch from a conventional mahjong-themed piece. Rather than merely displaying familiar symbols, the mechanism plays out the decisive stage of a four-player game and determines the winning outcome. Mahjong therefore isn’t simply the theme of the watch - it is part of what the watch does. Bracelet / Strap The Lucky Harvey Mahjong is supplied on a genuine leather and fluororubber strap, combining the appearance and texture of leather with the practical properties of rubber. Lucky Harvey specifies a suitable wearing range of approximately 150–200mm. Final Thoughts At first glance, the Lucky Harvey Mahjong looks like an extraordinarily elaborate mahjong-themed watch. Understanding how it works makes it considerably more interesting. The four sectors aren’t arbitrary arrangements: they represent four players. The miniature tiles aren’t simply decorative references: they form hands and potential winning combinations. And activating the mechanism isn’t just about creating movement - it plays out the conclusion of the game. That distinction is what makes the concept work. Lucky Harvey has taken something culturally familiar and translated its rules, anticipation and competitive element into mechanical form. For a mahjong player, there are details here to recognise and understand. For everyone else, it is an unusually ambitious example of interactive mechanical watchmaking. Technical Specifications Case size: 43mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Stainless steel with engraving Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house LH000 movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Green multi-level dial with miniature 3D mahjong tiles Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 3ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid  Buckle: Stainless steel tang buckle Warranty: 2 years  

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The Zelos Helica 39 ‘Kyanite’ brings a genuine natural mineral dial to the brand’s slim everyday sports-watch platform. Rather than relying on applied colour or a conventional surface finish, the dial draws its character from translucent kyanite and its naturally occurring striations, giving each piece subtle variation of its own. Set within the compact 39mm Helica case, the mineral dial is balanced by faceted stainless-steel construction, a box-shaped sapphire crystal and a tapered multi-link bracelet. A Miyota 9015 automatic movement and 100 metres of water resistance complete a watch designed to make an unusual material genuinely practical for daily wear. Inspiration & Design The Helica is Zelos’s interpretation of the modern go-anywhere, do-anything (GADA) sports watch: slim, versatile and practical, but with considerably more visual character than a conventional everyday watch. Its faceted case and bracelet mix brushed and polished surfaces, creating changing reflections while maintaining a clean contemporary profile. While CNC-guilloché dials form the core of the Helica collection, the Kyanite takes a different route. Zelos introduced natural stone alongside the latest generation of the collection, allowing the inherent texture and variation of the mineral itself to become the focal point. Dial & Case Details The defining feature is the kyanite dial, a translucent natural mineral characterised by subtle striations. Because it is a natural material, variations in colour, pattern and texture are inherent to the dial - giving individual watches their own character rather than a perfectly uniform appearance. The dial is framed by the Helica’s cleaner hand and index design, introduced by Zelos to keep attention focused on the more intricate dial treatments. Super-LumiNova C3 and BGW9 X1 Grade provide low-light visibility. The 316L stainless-steel case measures 39mm in diameter, 45.5mm lug-to-lug and 10.5mm thick without the crystal, increasing to 11.9mm with the box-shaped sapphire crystal. Brushed and polished surfaces accentuate its faceted construction, while 100m water resistance reinforces the Helica’s everyday versatility. Movement & Mechanics Inside is the Miyota 9015 automatic movement, a slim Japanese mechanical calibre well suited to the Helica’s relatively slender case. A custom date wheel integrates the date complication into the design, while the movement provides a proven and practical foundation for a watch intended for regular wear. Bracelet/Strap & Wearability The Helica 39 Kyanite is fitted with a multi-link, faceted stainless-steel bracelet, continuing the combination of brushed and polished surfaces found on the case. It tapers from 20mm at the lugs to 16mm at the clasp, helping the bracelet feel proportionate to the compact 39mm case. The latest Helica generation also introduces a butterfly clasp with quick adjustment, providing four adjustment positions across 10mm for easier fine-tuning on the wrist. Final Impression The Kyanite feels particularly well suited to the Helica. Its natural mineral dial gives the watch individuality and visual depth, but the surrounding design remains restrained enough to let the material do the work. The compact 39mm dimensions and slim case also keep the watch firmly within the everyday-wear territory that defines the collection. For collectors interested in stone dials but reluctant to move into something overtly dressy or ornamental, the Helica 39 Kyanite offers an appealing alternative: an unusual natural material inside a genuinely versatile modern sports watch. Technical Specifications Case size: 39mm Case material: 316L stainless steel Case back: 316L stainless steel Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: Miyota 9015 Power reserve: Approx 42hrs Dial: Natural kyanite; Super Luminova C3 and BGW9 X1 grade Glass: Sapphire crystal, box-shaped, inner AR coating Water resistance: 10ATM Strap type: Bracelet Strap material: Multi-link faceted stainless steel, 20-16mm taper Buckle: Deployant buckle with quick adjust, 4 positions/10mm adjustment Warranty: 1 year

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