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From his workshop an hour outside of Beijing, cloisonne enamel artist Xiong Songtao creates these intricate dials. From an article I recently found on icrosschina.com:
Read More"His first cloisonne enamel dial sold for 800,000 yuan at Beijing Poly Autumn Auction in 2012. At just 33mm in diameter, it featured 10 different flowers outlined with gold wire of 0.04mm in diameter - thinner than a human hair."
I was at the Apple store in Beijing a few years ago when the latest version of the iPhone was released, and to say that the Chinese public is excited about new tech products would be the understatement of the century.
But unfortunately for members of the Chinese armed forces, the Apple Watch (or any other wearable tech) will not be allowed.
Read MoreWhile the Middle Kingdom enjoys one of the longest and most interesting histories of any country, its history in horology is only a relatively small blip on the radar of time. China began manufacturing wristwatches in 1955, and has since become one of the largest producers of both parts (of which many are found in Swiss watches) and movements. Many Chinese brands are earning more appreciation among the international watch community.
Read MoreWhen thinking about watches, China may not be the first place that comes to mind. But make no mistake, China is already a huge player in the global watch industry. As China continues to grow, its reach into the world of horology can only get deeper and more involved.
Did you know: In order to be considered Swiss Made, only 51% of the value of the movement must be Swiss.
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