2012 WUS Edition

[arktika1148]

I'd love to see a WUS modern Chinese diver, and just for idea-starting, this model's parent OEM company is in Guangzhou...

Jiusko

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Quite like these too, and the Shanghai Mil. has always caught my eye as well.

Know I shouldn't but still like the GMT's

Not keen on open-heart's though.

[SquishyPanda]

I'd love to see a WUS modern Chinese diver, and just for idea-starting, this model's parent OEM company is in Guangzhou...

Jiusko

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[bjjkk]

I think an affordable tourbion would be awsome, the divers posted are also nice. Sorry i missed the moon phase project, a nice looking watch.

[Defiant4Ever]

Watches using the Sea-Gull ST8000 movement can be found at about 400$ sometimes: SS yellow lominova Real 1-Min.21600 Beat Flying tourbillon | eBay although it isn't common.

Anyway, I think there are cheaper movements (but I prefer the Sea-Gull if I have to choose): Millionsmart Tourbillon 1801 - Group Buy

+1 to a VFM ST8000. To keep costs down base it on an existing design - a modified group buy.

Initially, limit to one per person. After the sell-by-date has passed, then and only then, may people put their hand-up for more. Choose who gets them by ballot.

Or, we forget the numbering of a limited edition and do a deal whereby the forum gets a licence payment to contribute to the forum's running costs. So we place an initial order for 150 but more may be ordered as and when by anybody that wants a watch with WUS branding. Perhaps, increase the price by $10 with the $10 going to Ernie's costs.

[GuySie]

I just checked Seagull USA and toubillions are over 6 grand! Unless someone knows something I don't, I don't think a tourbillion is an affordable option for most of us.

The Millionsmart 1801 was very affordable at the time:

with a Liaoning movement, which I think is the cheapest tourbillon movement available.

I have to say, after owning one, a tourbillon is a rather odd watch to have. You're always kinda afraid you'll break it (and who are you going to find that can service any tourbillon, let alone a Chinese one) and it's not quite casual, not quite dressy (though that has more to do with the styling of the watch itself). I do understand the attraction though and would have no problem if the 2012 edition ends up being a tourb; I'll just skip a year and see what 2013 brings.

On the other hand, a nice ST-19 based chrono of some kind would have me salivating again...

[Colin63]

So far the diver apeals the most followed closely by a tourbillon. Price is a big issue though, it has to be affordable.

[scada]

My vote is for the 1963 Chrono. I was too late for the last one, but if the price is right would be interested in this one depending on the plan.

[AlbertaTime]

The Jiusko diver as shown retails for roughly $260, but it was intended only as an example of what can be done, not as a definitive design (although I like it just as it stands, and so did "Deep Blue" who issued that watch, rebranded, as their "Carbon Aqua" model).

My point was more only that a truly 200 meter or more water-resistant Chinese built tool diver is a real possibility for a WUS Edition, and that the design for such a watch could be anywhere between, or including, both a re-issue of a classic design, or a thoroughly modern design.

[Oilers Fan]

I would definitely be in for a Diver of some sort. Might go for a chrono. Won't go for a tourbillon. They are beautiful pieces of machinery, but serve almost zero purpose.

[poywatch]

In addition to the 3 ideas that I mentioned above, I would love a Chinese mechanical alarm watch! Do you guys know if any Chinese reputable firm is making these?