Is this a Sea-Gull ST1901 Hand Wind Movement?

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I have this watch in my sights, it has two registers on the dial, and a chronograph. Its a hand wound movement, and was wondering if this is the Sea-Gull ST1901, or could it be that rare rep movement? I forget its name now, something beginning with V iirc.

 

 

Thanks in advance!

[trailboss99 994]

That would be the Sea-Gull ST-19, yes:

 

[RichardMiami 4]

and not a Venus - That must be the V thing you had in mind.

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Cool, thanks guys, wasn't sure if it was an Asian Lemania or Venus 75 or 175.

 

Thanks again!

[trailboss99 994]

It is what was once the Venus(1)75 now called (after a few changes) the ST-19.

Quick history lesson here: HANDS-ON : Sea-Gull 1963 Reissue | HOROLOGIUM

 

This movement is erroneously referred to as the "Asian Lemania" a movement it shares little in common with except being used in reps where a Lemania would be in a gen (eg: speedmaster) and the fact both are column wheel chronos and thus desirable MVTs. It's also as tough as nails, by far the best Chinese chrono produced today.

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Cheers Col, will have a read

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Just done reading that info in the link you provided mate, enjoyed reading about it, thanks again!

[Kcore 0]

Good read & very interesting, thanks. Col, is that your watch the article author refers?

[George. 34]

Thanks for sharing, col

Is this based off the omega handwind found in the moonie?

[Kleen™ 45]

I've been looking soooo long for a good (open caseback) rep with the column wheel movement, but most of the ones I've hunted down seems to have flaws I just can't accept (A. Lange etc)...

 

Beautiful movement!