Zhaozhouqiao watch, bridge it's named after, and a visit
This is a very clean (likely 90s) Shijiazhuang Watch Factory "grade 3" Zhaouzhouqiao brand watch with an SZN (Nanchang) movement.
The logo represents Zhaouzhouqiao, a famous bridge (near Shijiazhuang) in China.
It's the earliest known open-spandrel segmental arch bridge made of stone, and was built 595–605 (Sui Dynasty).
The gallery is photos of the watch, and photos of the bridge and from the bridge, taken during my visit in 2018.
Video of the place (not mine): https://youtu.be/4iVv3XaNRe4
Follow your curiousity. Mine got me here 😀
Curator: Alberta Museum of Chinese Horology in Peace River; Member: China Horologe Association; Chief Expert: China Watch Overseas Working Committee (CWOWC); Sino-Canadian Horological Cultural Affairs...
Pretty cool! I think this is the only other Chinese watch besides the Seagull chronograph.
Pretty cool! I think this is the only other Chinese watch besides the Seagull chronograph.
There's a few more more out there :-)
https://www.amchpr.com/chinese-watches.html
Great watch and thank you for sharing your little journey with it ❤️. The carvings on the bridge look beautiful.
Love the watch and the photos. Great dial!