Description
The Shanghai Watch 1955 Moonphase 39mm marks 70 years of Chinese watchmaking with a design that leans into classical dress watch codes.
It combines a traditional moonphase complication with restrained proportions, resulting in a piece that feels considered rather than commemorative.
Inspiration & Design
The 1955 series references the early years of Shanghai Watch - a period that defined the foundations of China’s mechanical watch industry.
This anniversary edition stays close to that intent. The design is formal, symmetrical, and grounded in traditional watchmaking cues, with the moonphase complication integrated as a functional highlight rather than a decorative addition.
Dial & Case Details
The dial is structured around balance and legibility, with the moonphase display positioned to anchor the layout.
Applied indices and fine printing keep the visual weight controlled, allowing the complication to stand out without overwhelming the dial.
The 39mm case is proportioned for versatility - compact enough for dress wear, yet present enough for daily use.
Movement & Mechanics
The watch is powered by an automatic mechanical movement with a moonphase complication.
The focus is on functional reliability, delivering a complication typically associated with higher-end watchmaking in a more accessible format.
Strap & Wearability
Paired with a leather strap, the watch wears slim and close to the wrist.
The 39mm size and balanced case profile make it suitable across a wide range of wrist sizes, particularly for those who prefer a classic dress watch fit.
Final Impression
This is a piece that works best when viewed in context.
Rather than competing on finishing or complexity, it offers something more specific - a commemorative watch that reflects Shanghai Watch’s role in the early development of Chinese horology, with a complication that adds both function and depth.
Technical Specifications
| Limited edition: |
Only 700 pieces available worldwide |
| Case size: |
39mm |
| Case material: |
316L stainless steel |
| Case back: |
Stainless steel
|
| Movement type: |
Automatic |
| Movement no.: |
1818
|
| Power reserve: |
Approx 40hrs |
| Dial: |
Silver dial with gold hands, indices and numbers; date display, moonphase display |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance: |
5ATM |
| Strap type: |
Strap |
| Strap material: |
Black calf leather
|
| Buckle: |
Stainless steel
|
| Warranty: |
2 years |
