Sea-Gull M177S review

[earlsy]

I received a new watch in the post on Thursday – that brings my collection up to 6! Seagull dress watch M177s by earlsy1, on Flickr I will review it here, but I also have an axe to grind... What is the point in all those overpriced Swiss, Japanese and German watches when such amazing quality is available from Russia and China? My new Sea-Gull M177S is a beautifully proportioned dress watch. I have examined it all over with a loupe and can see no evidence of shoddy finishing or substandard materials. It has a lovely combination of brushed and polished finishes, a display back showing a well made automatic movement and even a padded leather strap with signed buckle. seagull M177S display back by earlsy1, on Flickr seagull M177S signed buckle by earlsy1, on Flickr Sea-Gull have also shown they have a sense of humour, writing 'China Made' below the lume marker at 6 o'clock. I set it after its first wind and it has only gained a couple of seconds overnight. The splash of colour from the 'blued' second hand is a nice touch and I really like the pointed shape of the other two hands. seagull M177S by earlsy1, on Flickr I do think there is a kind of irony to a watch company whose movements are usually associated with fakes making a high quality watches under their own name. I think they have come up with an excellent design – clean and classic. Unlike some watch makers, they don't seem to have made the mistake of trying too hard to be distinctive. I love distinctive and quirky designs, but there is no need to reinvent the wheel when making a watch in this style. I have read in other places that this design is inspired by some JLC watches, but I have seen more Tudors with a similar look. It is such a generic style that I don't think copying is really an issue. Anyway, I am really happy with this £80 watch and don't see myself replacing it with something that costs 10 times the price for minimal or zero improvement in quality or design. Does having been around since 1955 mean they also have 'heritage'? What do you think? John _________________

[earlsy]

Thanks to everyone who has viewed this review. It would have been nice to have read some comments...

[earlsy]

Never mind...

[portauto]

I'm looking to pick up the M177s in Hong Kong in February, beautiful watch

If you Google Image search "JLC Master Control" you'll see the face is almost identical all the way down to the seconds markers, the Sea-Gull is more than a little inspired ;)

Kindest Regards,
Portauto

[earlsy]

Portauto, I just googled it and I have to admit you are right. Just slightly different hands and the Sea-Gull squeezes a 3 onto the dial...

[WnS]

Good job, I have the straight hand version. These are really good value, did you get it from trusthonestman on ebay?

[earlsy]

Yes WnS, I did get it from him.

Very quick and easy.

[xzjn9p]

I appreciate your review and your pictures are great. After seeing your pics, I ended up buying one from trusthonestman and I am waiting for it to come in the mail :)

Thanks to everyone who has viewed this review. It would have been nice to have read some comments...

[miroman]

Thanks to everyone who has viewed this review. It would have been nice to have read some comments...

earlsy , I liked Your review so much, so I translated it in Bulgarian and posted it in the Bulgarian watch forum (specifying the source WUS). I hope You don't mind , but if You do, please let me know and I'll remove it...

[BlueWings077]

Good job, I have the straight hand version. These are really good value, did you get it from trusthonestman on ebay?

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