The Zelos Hammerhead 43 Field DLC Storm brings together the collection's substantial case architecture and a distinctive hammered-texture dial in dusty lavender. The dark DLC-coated stainless-steel case and bracelet provide a strong contrast to the dial's softer colour, while blue luminescent accents add another dimension to the design. Powered by the Seiko NH38 automatic movement and equipped with 300m water resistance, the Storm combines the Hammerhead's functional construction with a more unconventional visual identity. Inspiration & Design The Storm explores contrast through colour, texture and surface finishing. Its hammered dial introduces an irregular, tactile appearance, with the dusty lavender tone shifting in character under different lighting conditions. Against the dark DLC finish, the dial becomes the focal point without relying on bright or highly saturated colours. The design retains the substantial proportions associated with the Hammerhead collection, while the combination of a dark exterior and textured dial gives this execution its own identity. Dial & Case The Storm features a hammered-texture dial in dusty lavender, complemented by blue luminescent detailing. Its luminous elements incorporate Super-LumiNova C3, Lumicast and BGW9. The 43mm case is constructed from 316L stainless steel with a DLC coating, providing increased resistance to scratches and scuffs. It measures 48mm lug-to-lug and 13mm thick, including the crystal. A domed sapphire crystal with an internal anti-reflective coating protects the dial, while 300m water resistance reinforces the watch's functional credentials. Movement The Hammerhead 43 Field DLC Storm is powered by the Seiko NH38 automatic mechanical movement. The no-date configuration keeps the dial free of a date aperture, allowing its textured surface and luminous details to remain uninterrupted. Bracelet / Strap The Storm is fitted with a DLC-coated 316L stainless-steel bracelet, extending the dark finish across the entire watch. Its quick-adjust clasp features an external release mechanism, allowing convenient fit adjustments throughout the day. The 22mm lug width also provides flexibility for alternative strap combinations. Final Thoughts The Hammerhead 43 Field DLC Storm demonstrates how a change in materials and colour can transform an established design. The dark DLC finish gives the watch a more technical appearance, while the hammered lavender dial introduces an unexpected softness. Combined with the reliable Seiko NH38 movement and 300m water resistance, it offers a distinctive interpretation of a robust automatic sports watch. Explore the Collection Discover the Zelos collection at Red Army Watches Singapore, featuring independent mechanical watches recognised for distinctive dial materials, unconventional finishes and robust construction. Technical Specifications Case size: 43mm Case material: 316L stainless steel, DLC coated Case back: Stainless steel Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: Seiko NH38 Power reserve: Approx 41hrs Dial:  Hammered texture, dusty lavender; Super-Luminova C3, Lumicast and BGW9 Glass: Sapphire crystal; domed with inner AR coating Water resistance: 30ATM Strap type: Bracelet Strap material: 316L stainless steel, DLC coated Buckle: Stainless steel deployant buckle Warranty: 1 year

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The Zelos GT Ivory brings together motorsport-inspired styling and contemporary mechanical watchmaking in a versatile 40mm format. Its gloss enamel white dial is accented by red racing stripes, creating a strong visual contrast against the gunmetal hands and hour markers. A mechanical power reserve display adds a functional dimension to the design, allowing the wearer to monitor the energy remaining in the movement. With its compact proportions, box-shaped sapphire crystal and stainless-steel bracelet, the GT Ivory balances expressive styling with everyday wearability. Inspiration & Design The GT collection draws on the visual language of grand touring and performance automobiles, translating familiar racing cues into a mechanical wristwatch. On the Ivory, the combination of white and red gives the dial a crisp, graphic appearance. The racing stripes provide a sense of movement, while the darker hands and indices maintain contrast against the light background. Rather than reproducing automotive instruments literally, the design uses a few recognisable details to establish its character. The result is sporty without becoming overly complicated. Dial & Case The GT Ivory features a gloss enamel white dial with red racing stripes, complemented by gunmetal-finished hands and applied indices. BGW9 Super-LumiNova provides low-light visibility, while the box-shaped sapphire crystal adds depth to the dial's appearance. The case is constructed from 316L stainless steel, measuring 40mm in diameter and 45mm lug-to-lug. Its thickness is 10.8mm excluding the crystal, increasing to 12.5mm including the crystal. These proportions give the watch a relatively compact footprint on the wrist, while 100 metres of water resistance adds everyday practicality. Movement Powering the GT Ivory is the Miyota 9133 automatic movement, featuring a mechanical power reserve display. The indicator provides a useful visual reference for the movement's remaining stored energy, adding functionality to the dial without departing from the GT's sporting character. Bracelet / Strap The GT Ivory is fitted with a stainless-steel bracelet equipped with a quick-adjust clasp. The adjustment mechanism allows the wearer to fine-tune the bracelet fit without removing links, particularly useful as wrist size changes throughout the day. The watch has a 20mm lug width, providing flexibility for alternative strap options. Final Thoughts The Zelos GT Ivory offers a different expression of the brand's design approach, moving away from its dive-watch aesthetic towards something more closely associated with motorsport. The enamel white dial and red racing stripes give it a distinctive identity, while the Miyota 9133 movement and power reserve display provide mechanical substance. With its compact case and practical bracelet, the GT Ivory is an appealing option for collectors looking for a characterful automatic sports watch that remains easy to wear. Explore the Collection Explore the Zelos collection at Red Army Watches Singapore, featuring independent mechanical watches distinguished by unconventional materials, considered proportions and distinctive dial designs. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: 316L stainless steel Case back: 316L stainless steel Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: Miyota 9133 with PR display Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Gloss enamel white dial with red racing stripes; hands and indices with BGW9 lume Glass: Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 10ATM Strap type: Bracelet Strap material: Stainless steel with quick adjust clasp Buckle: Deployant buckle Warranty: 1 year

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Created for the 65th anniversary of China’s first ascent of Mount Everest, the CIGA DESIGN Everest China commemorates the 1960 expedition that became the first to reach the summit via the North Ridge. At the centre of the watch is CIGA DESIGN’s first automaton complication. A miniature mechanical scene recreates the climbers’ efforts at the Second Step, where Liu Lianman used his shoulders as a foothold to help his teammates overcome the near-vertical obstacle. Driven by CIGA DESIGN’s self-developed CD-10 automatic calibre, the climbing figure advances towards the summit, reaching it at 12:00 and 00:00 each day. It then returns to its starting position over approximately five minutes before beginning the cycle again. Inspiration & Design On 25 May 1960, three members of the Chinese expedition reached the summit of Everest, completing the first successful ascent via the North Ridge. The previous day, the team had encountered the formidable Second Step at approximately 8,700–8,750 metres. When repeated attempts to overcome it failed, climber Liu Lianman offered his shoulders as a foothold, helping his teammates continue upward although he would not ultimately reach the summit himself. The Everest China translates this moment into miniature mechanical form. Liu and his teammates are represented at the Second Step while the moving figure above them continues towards the summit. The historical references extend throughout the watch. Its hour and minute hands take their form from mountaineering ice axes, while the 65th Anniversary relief commemorates the 1960 ascent. Liu Lianman’s words are engraved on the caseback, and the historic climbing route is reproduced across the strap. Dial & Case The dial is made from genuine Everest bedrock collected at the mountain’s foothills by the CIGA DESIGN team. Because of the brittle nature of the material, CIGA DESIGN uses a production process spanning approximately 30 days. The rock is cut and laser-shaped to establish its form before CNC engraving brings out its natural grain. Variations within the stone make each finished dial inherently individual. The black rock surface forms the backdrop for the miniature climbing scene, with ice-axe-inspired hour and minute hands positioned above it. Swiss Super-LumiNova C1 is applied to the hand tips and 65th Anniversary relief. Rather than placing conventional indices around the dial, finely engraved notches and the sculpted edge of the case combine to form the hour markers. The 45mm case is constructed from Grade 5 titanium, with a multi-stage finishing process involving cutting, engraving, etching, sandblasting and hand polishing. A raised sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 5ATM. Movement The Everest China is powered by the CD-10, an automatic mechanical movement developed by CIGA DESIGN specifically to incorporate the watch’s automaton display. Operating at 21,600 vibrations per hour / 3Hz, the movement uses 21 jewels and provides approximately 42 hours of power reserve, with a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Beyond conventional hour and minute timekeeping, the CD-10 powers the climbing automaton. The figure reaches the summit twice daily, at 12:00 and 00:00, before returning to its starting position over approximately five minutes. Bracelet / Strap The Everest China is fitted with a black fluororubber strap that continues the story beyond the watch itself. Embossed into its surface is the historic climbing route, tracing the ascent from the 5,200-metre base to Everest’s 8,848.86-metre summit, together with the 65th Anniversary emblem. The strap is secured by a 316L stainless-steel push-button hidden clasp. Final Thoughts The Everest China is more than a commemorative watch with Everest imagery applied to it. Its bedrock dial physically connects the watch to the mountain. Its automaton recreates a defining moment from the 1960 ascent. Even the hands, indices, caseback and strap have been designed around elements of the expedition. That coherence is what makes the watch particularly compelling: the mechanical complication isn't simply there for spectacle. It exists because movement is fundamental to the story being told. In 2025, that connection came full circle. A mountaineer and longtime friend of CIGA DESIGN took the Everest China up the North Ridge and reached the 8,848.86-metre summit at 10:30am on 24 May 2025, with the watch on his wrist. Technical Specifications Case size: 45mm Case material: Grade 5 Titanium Case back: Sapphire Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: CIGA DESIGN CD-10 Power reserve: Approx 42hrs Dial: Black; crafted from genuine Everest bedrock; ice axe-inspired hands; hour indices are fine-engraved notches integrated into case; automaton with climbing figure reaching summit at 12:00 and 0:00 - returns over approx 5 mins; stationary bezel Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Silicone Strap material: Black fluororubber with embossed Everest climbing route Buckle: 316L stainless steel push-button hidden clasp Warranty: 2 years

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The Lucky Harvey Panda Eat Bamboo Automata turns one of the world's most recognisable animals into an animated mechanical time display. Instead of conventional hands, the panda’s left eye indicates the hours while its right eye indicates the minutes. As time passes, the eyes rotate naturally, continuously changing the panda’s expression. The bamboo held in its mouth provides another layer of animation. As the hour progresses, the bamboo is gradually “eaten”, bringing the scene to life through Lucky Harvey’s automata mechanism. Rather than placing an animated figure around a conventional watch display, Lucky Harvey makes the panda itself fundamental to both the function and character of the watch. Inspiration & Design The concept is wonderfully literal: a panda eating bamboo. Lucky Harvey transforms that familiar scene into a mechanical display. The oversized eyes become rotating hour and minute indicators, while the bamboo in the panda’s mouth changes progressively with the passing hour. The result is deliberately whimsical, but the design works because the animation isn't arbitrary. The panda’s features have been incorporated into the watch’s mechanical architecture, allowing the character of the dial to change continually throughout the day. Dial & Case The dial is constructed around the panda’s face, with individual rotating displays incorporated into its eyes. The left eye carries the hour scale, while the right eye carries the minute scale. Below them, the panda’s mouth and bamboo form the second animated element, creating a dial that is in almost constant visual transition. The watch is housed in a 40mm case made from 316 stainless steel and protected by a sapphire crystal. Movement The Panda is powered by an automatic mechanical movement incorporating Lucky Harvey’s automata functions. The movement drives both the rotating eye-based time display and the animated bamboo mechanism, with approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Bracelet / Strap RAW's Panda is paired with a white imported cowhide strap and pin buckle, keeping the overall palette closely tied to the black-and-white panda dial. The strap is designed to fit wrists approximately 135–200mm in circumference. Final Thoughts The Panda Eat Bamboo Automata captures Lucky Harvey's approach particularly well: mechanically unusual without taking itself too seriously. The rotating eyes make the panda itself responsible for displaying the hours and minutes, while the animated bamboo turns the passing hour into a small mechanical performance. At 40mm, the concept is packaged in a relatively approachable size. For someone looking for a mechanical watch that behaves and looks very different from a conventional design, the Panda makes its point immediately. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Panda design on dial with lumed elements; hour and minute subdials with lumed indices; left eye: hours; right eye: minutes; bamboo at the panda's mouth is eaten on the hour Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid Buckle: Stainless steel tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

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The Lucky Harvey Tiger Automata turns the face of a tiger into the watch’s time display. Instead of conventional hands, the tiger’s left eye indicates the hours while its right eye indicates the minutes. Both eyes shift as time passes, continuously changing the tiger’s expression. The animation extends to the mouth. At each hour, the tiger’s mouth opens to reveal its teeth before gradually retracting as time progresses. The Orange Tiger gives the concept its most immediately recognisable feline character, with vivid colouring reinforcing the three-dimensional forms and animated expression. Inspiration & Design The tiger is not simply illustrated on the dial; its facial features form part of the watch’s mechanical architecture. Two rotating eye displays replace conventional hour and minute hands, while the articulated mouth introduces another layer of animation. As the eyes change position and the mouth moves through its cycle, the tiger’s expression evolves throughout the day. The Orange Tiger brings a bolder treatment to the concept, using the animal’s familiar colouring to emphasise the sculptural construction of the dial. Dial & Case The Orange Tiger centres the dial around the sculptural tiger face, with separate rotating displays incorporated into the eyes for the hours and minutes. The watch is housed in a 40mm case made from 316 stainless steel, giving the highly animated design relatively compact proportions. A sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 50m/5ATM. Movement The Tiger is powered by an automatic mechanical movement incorporating its automata functions. The movement drives both the animated eye-based time display and the tiger’s articulated mouth mechanism, with approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Bracelet / Strap The Orange Tiger is paired with an imported cowhide strap and pin buckle. The strap is designed to fit wrists approximately 135–200mm in circumference. Final Thoughts The Tiger Automata is playful by design, but its character is built around a genuinely interesting mechanical concept. By turning the tiger’s eyes into the actual hour and minute displays - and using its mouth to mark the passing hours - Lucky Harvey makes the automata fundamental to how the watch works. The Orange Tiger is the more vivid expression of the concept, while the 40mm case keeps all that mechanical theatre within approachable dimensions. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Tiger design on dial with lumed elements; hour and minute subdials with lumed indices; left eye: hours; right eye: minutes; Tiger's mouth opens on the hour and gradually retracts Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid Buckle: Stainless steel tang buckle Warranty: 2 years

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The Lucky Harvey Tiger Automata turns the face of a tiger into the watch’s time display. Instead of conventional hands, the tiger’s left eye indicates the hours while its right eye indicates the minutes. Both eyes shift as time passes, continuously changing the expression of the tiger. The animation extends to the mouth. At each hour, the tiger’s mouth opens to reveal its teeth before gradually retracting as time progresses. Rather than adding automata as decoration around an otherwise conventional display, Lucky Harvey incorporates the animation directly into the way the watch communicates time. Inspiration & Design The tiger is not simply illustrated on the dial; its facial features form part of the watch’s mechanical architecture. Two rotating eye displays replace conventional hour and minute hands, while the articulated mouth introduces another layer of animation. As the eyes change position and the mouth moves through its cycle, the tiger’s expression evolves throughout the day. The White Tiger execution gives the design a cooler, more graphic character, drawing attention to the sculptural dial and animated facial features. Dial & Case The White Tiger centres the dial around the sculptural tiger face, with separate rotating displays incorporated into the eyes for the hours and minutes. The watch is housed in a 40mm case made from 316 stainless steel, giving the highly animated design relatively compact proportions. A synthetic sapphire crystal protects the dial, while water resistance is rated to 50m/5ATM. Movement The Tiger is powered by an automatic mechanical movement incorporating its automata functions. The movement drives both the animated eye-based time display and the tiger’s articulated mouth mechanism, with approximately 40 hours of power reserve. Bracelet / Strap The White Tiger is paired with an imported cowhide strap and pin buckle, complementing the lighter colour palette of the watch. The strap is designed to fit wrists approximately 135–200mm in circumference. Final Thoughts The Tiger Automata is playful by design, but its character is built around a genuinely interesting mechanical concept. By turning the tiger’s eyes into the actual hour and minute displays - and using its mouth to mark the passing hours - Lucky Harvey makes the automata fundamental to how the watch works. The White Tiger gives that mechanical theatre a particularly graphic appearance, while the 40mm case keeps the concept within approachable proportions. Technical Specifications Case size: 40mm Case material: Stainless steel Case back: Exhibition caseback Movement type: Automatic Movement no.: In-house movement incorporating automata Power reserve: Approx 40hrs Dial: Tiger design on dial with lumed elements; hour and minute subdials with lumed indices; left eye: hours; right eye: minutes; Tiger's mouth opens on the hour and gradually retracts Glass: Sapphire Water resistance: 5ATM Strap type: Strap Strap material: Fluororubber/leather hybrid Buckle: Stainless steel 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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