Don't be fooled by the headline, this student is actually one of China's most widely regarded watch experts. Logan Rao Kuan, a 20-year-old Chinese student currently studying in England, is an extremely knowledgeable collector of all things horological.

An unexpected gem from Tianjin Sea-Gull just recently showed up in the form of their new 200-meter automatic Ocean Star dive watch. The Ocean Star follows up on the success of their Limited Edition Dragon King diver from 2012. There are a few similar elements to the Dragon King, but many more unique features that show a step in the right direction for China's oldest (and the world's largest) watch manufacturer.

In case you haven't seen this piece before and aren't sure exactly what you're looking at, I'll explain. The 3D watch is built to display the time in two different ways, as shown in the two images below. From straight on, you can tell the time as usual with the standard hour and minute hands using the indices on the outer edge of the dial. But you can also read the time by looking at the watch from below the 6 o'clock position.

In what is looking to be the coolest and most unique Year of the Monkey design yet thus far, this concept will be a collaborative effort from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Koncise, a luxury watch brand from Beijing famous for its intricately detailed enamel dials.

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Last week, the winners were announced for the 2nd China Horologe Design Competition. The contest, held every two years, was for both real and concept watches and clocks. The following is a roundup of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners on the watch side of the competition.

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In his 1888 novel Looking Backward 2000-1887, American writer Edward Bellamy predicted a world where cash would be replaced by alternative payment methods. Granted, his predictions came true many years ago with the advent of credit cards, but beginning in just two weeks a major watch brand is paying tribute to the forward thinker by launching their pay-by-the-wrist watch, the BELLAMY, in China. 

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Is the current tourbillon craze we’re all witnessing going to fade, or is it here to stay? Hong Kong-based Memorigin is one of the brands producing some of the best tourbillon watches in a more affordable price range. Memorigin only produces tourbillon watches, so they’re definitely betting on the future of the mechanism as more than a passing fad, and one that will have a long-term presence. The brand has done a great job of marketing itself and already enjoys recognition as being one of the more interesting modern Chinese watch brands.

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I don’t think anyone inside or outside of China will object to the fact that many modern Chinese watch brands simply blend a variety of popular design elements taken from famous international brands, and sprinkle them with bits and pieces of what's trending domestically. China has always been known for its speed and efficiency, but not always for its originality. That’s definitely changing. There are a few brands that aren’t afraid to take risks and move in a completely original and unique direction, and those are what I hope to bring you more of here. With one look at Longio’s Telamon or Asmara watches, it’s clear that the words “original” and “unique” simply aren’t descriptive enough.

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he is one of the most knowledgeable collectors of Chinese watches in the western hemisphere, specifically Vintage Chinese Mechanical Watches (VCMs). His collection of both vintage and modern Chinese timekeeping devices is so expansive it could fill a museum. In fact...it does just that, and the Alberta Museum of Chinese Horology in Peace River has just relaunched its newly designed website.

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