SSTEEL 0 Posted December 28, 2013 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted December 28, 2013 That would be the Sea-Gull ST-19, yes: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted December 28, 2013 and not a Venus - That must be the V thing you had in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted December 28, 2013 Cool, thanks guys, wasn't sure if it was an Asian Lemania or Venus 75 or 175. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 996 Posted December 28, 2013 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted December 28, 2013 Cheers Col, will have a read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted December 28, 2013 Just done reading that info in the link you provided mate, enjoyed reading about it, thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted December 30, 2013 Good read & very interesting, thanks. Col, is that your watch the article author refers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George. 34 Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks for sharing, col Is this based off the omega handwind found in the moonie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kleen™ 45 Posted December 30, 2013 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites