Description
The Shanghai Visionary draws from the brand’s rich design legacy and translates it into a watch that feels quietly modern, balanced, and deeply considered. With its distinctive sculpted case and refined grey dial, this 36mm automatic offers presence without excess - a piece designed to be lived in, not just admired.
Where the red variant leans expressive, the grey edition emphasises restraint and versatility, offering a more understated interpretation of the Visionary’s architectural form.
Why We Chose This Watch
- A versatile 36mm size that wears effortlessly across wrists
- Architectural case detailing rarely seen at this price point
- A thoughtful blend of historical inspiration and modern refinement
Design Language
Inspired by Shanghai Watch’s iconic case designs from the 1960s and ’70s, the Visionary features a sculpted case enhanced with guilloché engraving and diamond-cut facets. The geometry creates depth and texture, catching light from every angle without feeling ornamental.
The grey dial introduces a cooler, more contemporary character. Its neutral tone highlights the case architecture and finishing, allowing the form to speak clearly without visual distraction.
Heritage, Reinterpreted
Shanghai Watch has long been associated with optimism and aspiration - timepieces created not just to tell time, but to mark progress and intention. The Visionary carries this spirit forward, presenting a modern mechanical watch that respects its roots while embracing contemporary sensibilities.
In the grey dial variant, this heritage is expressed with added subtlety, reinforcing the Visionary’s role as a refined everyday companion.
On the Wrist
At 36mm, the Visionary sits comfortably and proportionally, making it ideal for daily wear. The slim profile and curved case architecture allow it to slip easily under a cuff, while still offering enough visual interest to stand on its own.
This is a watch that rewards close inspection - and grows on you with time.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
36.2x40.1mm |
| Case material: |
316L stainless steel |
| Case back: |
Stainless steel
|
| Movement type: |
Automatic |
| Movement no.: |
ST2130
|
| Power reserve: |
Approx 42hrs |
| Dial: |
Grey with silver hands and indices |
| Glass: |
Sapphire crystal |
| Water resistance: |
5ATM |
| Strap type: |
Strap |
| Strap material: |
Black calf leather
|
| Buckle: |
Stainless steel
|
| Warranty: |
2 years |
