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Red Star 1963 ST1901

BrandRed Star
Reference1963
Size38mm
MovementSea-Gull ST1901
CategoryChinese

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A reissue of the 1963 Chinese Air Force chronograph (Project D304), powered by the Sea-Gull ST1901 manual-wind column-wheel chronograph movement, visible through the exhibition caseback.

Technical Specifications

SpecificationValue
Case Diameter38.0 mm
Thickness13.5 mm
Lug-to-Lug47.0 mm
Lug Width18.0 mm
MovementSea-Gull ST1901 (Manual-wind column-wheel chronograph)
Jewels21 Jewels
Frequency21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Power Reserve~42 hours
Case Material316L Stainless Steel
CrystalDomed Sapphire (or Acrylic for vintage accuracy)
Water Resistance30 m (3 ATM, splash resistant)

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