On the case back, 'SHANGHAI SHOUBIAO CHANG' ---- Shanghai Wrist Watch Factory; rest of Chinese translate to 'Nice steel, shock proof'; on the dial, 'Fangzhen'----shock proof. The movement is a 19 Jewels version of Type-SZ1 (according to the tech data, the SZ-1 have 15/17/19/20 jewels versions), following is a brief introduction of SZ1. The type-SZ1 unified movement was organized by the Ministry of Light Industry of China in March 1970 to organize workers and technicians from 16 watch factories to set up a joint design team to carry out design work in the Beijing Watch Factory. Finally in 1971, the SZ1 watch system movement was finalized. The SZ1 has a simple structure, a small number of parts, and the accuracy is within plus or minus 30 seconds per day and night. It was put into trial production in 1971. In 1972, the Ministry of Light Industry officially promoted the SZ1 movement to watch factories of whole country.
Watch models are going to love this. You can’t buy a case for that price let alone the movement I wouldn’t change it too much just the hands and the strap, probably put a London tan colour strap
I’ve got this watch, when I bought it I ordered a nice 19mm leather strap as I knew the one that came with it wouldn’t be good. The watch is compact but very wearable. Good review thank you!
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR A 19mm black/grey vintage leather from the Eadobudo Ali store. It suits the watch well but cost nearly as much as the watch! Worth it though as it transforms the watch.
@@julianarbelaez2928 people buy swiss watches for part of history in watch making, shanghai/chinese people buy them for a part of history of shanghai, I think I heard a different version, something about a bicycle, duvets and blankets, shanghai watch, and a furniture set, hahaha, could be different, cos I swear sewing machine is for women, and furniture sets for men when marrying.
I have this watch. Its a re-issue. That means the watch is new, made from parts sourced. The actual old stock Shanghai 7120's that I have seen do not have an underlined logo on the dial. I am enjoying mine.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes, they are very nice watches. They introduce you to real chinese manual wind watches that use the Chinese Standard Movement. They are fun to collect also as there are many to choose from.
Hi there, nice review and happy to see Shanghai watch is getting interest. FYI those are NOT vintage watches, or NOS. Those are vintage inspired made in china factories those days. For the price its unbeatable and a nice watch but don't think its a 70s original watch.
Nice little dress watch and the price is right. Definitely a watch that has a lot going for it. Case back is cool too. The negative for me is the seconds hand gets lost against the minute and hour hand. Nice review. Cheers!
Sounds great. $39 Canadian. Unfortunately when I went on Aliexpress the shipping cost was over $20. Still cheap but it put me off when any other watch is either free or a couple of bucks shipping.
I have had a few genuine vintage Shanghai watches. They are OK. I am a collector of Sea-gull St5 19 jewel Chinese watches. New old stock. Far superior movements to Shanghai. Nice watches Shanghai though. Thanks for showing.
My sister-in-law got one shanghai watch that looks the same as this, but it was not automatic, she had to wind it periodically, and the watch was 40 years old lol.
i checked the price, very cheap... but this is not automatic, so periodically needs winding... this is very old fashion watch which my sister-in-law used to wear when she was younger - 40 years ago....
It is a nice looking and very affordable watch. But the hands are way too short. The minute hand just about meets the 5 minute baton indices but it rather needed to meet the minute markers in between. Are the indices to tall the minute hand would catch on them?
I'd struggle with the aesthetics of the short hands but saw another for about 45 euro with perfect hands. Bloody hell. I mean, bloody hell. Wow. Thanks.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR just checked. The Yule Global store. Shanghai mechanical diamond watches, one with a black dial and also a (sort of) straw yellowish dial. On the dial, is printed (?) Quan Shi.
I would really be interested in seeing how this watch is holding up at 6months and one year. I just ordered myself one. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Great watch, shame it is steel only (not stainless). Try to do a review on this one, Seagull movement, Tangente inspired: "N M S Logo Simple Bauhaus style watch TANGOMAT series 601 automatic mechanical men's watch sapphire watch mirror leather strap|Mechanical Watches| - AliExpress", Thanks from Sweden
I think that one you're talking about is a fake and actually has the Nomos branding on the dial. I've reviewed the Rodina version though. ruclips.net/video/eJ3CzczWeFU/видео.html
On the case back, 'SHANGHAI SHOUBIAO CHANG' ---- Shanghai Wrist Watch Factory; rest of Chinese translate to 'Nice steel, shock proof'; on the dial, 'Fangzhen'----shock proof.
The movement is a 19 Jewels version of Type-SZ1 (according to the tech data, the SZ-1 have 15/17/19/20 jewels versions), following is a brief introduction of SZ1.
The type-SZ1 unified movement was organized by the Ministry of Light Industry of China in March 1970 to organize workers and technicians from 16 watch factories to set up a joint design team to carry out design work in the Beijing Watch Factory. Finally in 1971, the SZ1 watch system movement was finalized. The SZ1 has a simple structure, a small number of parts, and the accuracy is within plus or minus 30 seconds per day and night. It was put into trial production in 1971. In 1972, the Ministry of Light Industry officially promoted the SZ1 movement to watch factories of whole country.
Watch models are going to love this. You can’t buy a case for that price let alone the movement I wouldn’t change it too much just the hands and the strap, probably put a London tan colour strap
Yeah those two little changes would make a really big difference.
I’ve got this watch, when I bought it I ordered a nice 19mm leather strap as I knew the one that came with it wouldn’t be good. The watch is compact but very wearable. Good review thank you!
Which strap have you got on yours now then? Thank you.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR A 19mm black/grey vintage leather from the Eadobudo Ali store. It suits the watch well but cost nearly as much as the watch! Worth it though as it transforms the watch.
Ah, the old Proper Job vernier gauge. Never fails! Great review too. Seriously considering adding one of these to my watch collection
You definitely should. They pay pay for themselves pretty quickly. Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the review.
If a man is to marry, he must have a radio, a sewing machine, a bicycle and a Shanghai Watch.
Well I've got one of them now then 😆
I now understand this reference and now I think I appreciate way more this Shanghai vintage watches...
@@julianarbelaez2928 people buy swiss watches for part of history in watch making, shanghai/chinese people buy them for a part of history of shanghai, I think I heard a different version, something about a bicycle, duvets and blankets, shanghai watch, and a furniture set, hahaha, could be different, cos I swear sewing machine is for women, and furniture sets for men when marrying.
Nice review.
I bought one last year (about 6 months ago), it's great value.
I put mine on a black&grey 20mm nato, the 1mm is barely noticeable.
Thanks
Thanks. That's a good idea actually. I have some 20mm perlon straps that I might try with it.
I have this watch. Its a re-issue. That means the watch is new, made from parts sourced. The actual old stock Shanghai 7120's that I have seen do not have an underlined logo on the dial. I am enjoying mine.
Ah ok, thanks for the information. Either way they are nice watches for not a lot of money aren't they?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes, they are very nice watches. They introduce you to real chinese manual wind watches that use the Chinese Standard Movement. They are fun to collect also as there are many to choose from.
Nice watch and great review, going to order one mate!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and it was helpful. I hope you enjoy the watch once it arrives.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Thanks mate!
Hi there, nice review and happy to see Shanghai watch is getting interest. FYI those are NOT vintage watches, or NOS. Those are vintage inspired made in china factories those days. For the price its unbeatable and a nice watch but don't think its a 70s original watch.
Nice little dress watch and the price is right. Definitely a watch that has a lot going for it. Case back is cool too. The negative for me is the seconds hand gets lost against the minute and hour hand.
Nice review.
Cheers!
Yeah the size of the hands is the only slight negative really.
Nice review, I have one on the way and I really like the plain classy look of this. Well done 👍
Thanks. Yeah it is a classy little piece isn't it? Especially for the money.
Hi, you know what modifications can i do on this timepiece?
You may find that they’ve included the crown in the diameter measurement. I Saw something similar on Ben’s Watch Club’s Oceanus video.
Yeah I think that's what they've done. God knows why though 🤔
Sounds great. $39 Canadian. Unfortunately when I went on Aliexpress the shipping cost was over $20. Still cheap but it put me off when any other watch is either free or a couple of bucks shipping.
That's a bit weird. I wonder why it's more 🤔
I have had a few genuine vintage Shanghai watches. They are OK.
I am a collector of Sea-gull St5 19 jewel Chinese watches. New old stock.
Far superior movements to Shanghai. Nice watches Shanghai though. Thanks for showing.
For the price you're paying, the Shanghai watches are good. But I'm sure the Seagull ones are definitely superior quality. Thanks for watching.
My sister-in-law got one shanghai watch that looks the same as this, but it was not automatic, she had to wind it periodically, and the watch was 40 years old lol.
Had a Shanghai 8120 for quite some time now, it ticks in tandem with my Seiko wall clock
I’m convinced you did your homework especially when you pronounce the ZUAN perfectly.
Thanks for noticing. I try my best, especially when it comes to pronouncing names... As I'm really bad at them otherwise ☺️
i checked the price, very cheap... but this is not automatic, so periodically needs winding... this is very old fashion watch which my sister-in-law used to wear when she was younger - 40 years ago....
Yeah it's mechanical, not automatic. Your sister in law has one of these?
That is honestly really nice for what you paid, I'd swap out that strap for something else but its a good looking watch. Nice find
I probably will do that at some point. I just don't have any 19mm straps though. Cheers mate.
It is a nice looking and very affordable watch. But the hands are way too short. The minute hand just about meets the 5 minute baton indices but it rather needed to meet the minute markers in between. Are the indices to tall the minute hand would catch on them?
I don't think the height of the indices is an issue. But I'll have to check when I get back from work.
I'd struggle with the aesthetics of the short hands but saw another for about 45 euro with perfect hands. Bloody hell. I mean, bloody hell. Wow.
Thanks.
Is that from the same store then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR just checked. The Yule Global store. Shanghai mechanical diamond watches, one with a black dial and also a (sort of) straw yellowish dial. On the dial, is printed (?) Quan Shi.
Great find James 👏
Cheers mate 👍
All I can think of is 1970 Seconda… fantastic little watch
It's a cracking deal isn't it?
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Спасибо за обзор
Я рад, что видео было полезным. Я надеюсь, вам понравится смотреть.
Mate!25quid why wouldn't you. Thanks James.Gday from Brisbane Australia love your work.
I know right. Crazy isn't it? Thanks very much mate.
That's a lovely dress watch. Would the 39mm case diameter include the crown?
Yes I think that's the way they've measured it. But who does it that way?
Seen these a bit on Ali, wasn't aware they were new-old-stock. Pretty cool piece either way and far nicer that it's honest about where it comes from.
Yeah honesty is always good.
I have this watch absolute bargain lovely little watch ⌚
It's a cracking piece for the price isn't it? How long have you had yours?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR iv had the watch about a month seems to keep really good time can't go wrong for the money
@@grahameyre3039 That's good to know. No, you really can't.
how about Dugary vintage 8120 Jiefang watch?
I believe it says 39mm because they measure it with the crown
Yes, I think they did. Which is a weird way of doing it.
What sort of tool would you use to get the back unscrewed thank you
I use a sticky rubber ball case back remover works a treat very cheap on eBay or aliexpress etc.
What about accuracy? Is the watch running correctly?
It's running fine, no issues at all.
I would really be interested in seeing how this watch is holding up at 6months and one year. I just ordered myself one. Great video and thanks for sharing.
It's still working well after a few months. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic watch. Thanks
I'm glad you liked it. Are you tempted to get one then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes, a few days ago I received one of those watches and it is formidable.
Es una de las mejores compras que he realizado en AliExpress.
Eso es bueno escuchar. Me alegro de que estés contento con el tuyo.
This is not an old stock watch...still in production at Shanghai Watch Co...It's a great watch, but not old stock.
7120 from 70s 8120 80s real vintage also have reissue if you can tell
Great watch, shame it is steel only (not stainless). Try to do a review on this one, Seagull movement, Tangente inspired: "N M S Logo Simple Bauhaus style watch TANGOMAT series 601 automatic mechanical men's watch sapphire watch mirror leather strap|Mechanical Watches| - AliExpress", Thanks from Sweden
I think that one you're talking about is a fake and actually has the Nomos branding on the dial. I've reviewed the Rodina version though.
ruclips.net/video/eJ3CzczWeFU/видео.html
they are a modern recreation. Aliexpress is full of them.
Interesting review. Bit too cheap for my taste but it is good value
Cheers. I always like to try and find something a bit different to review.
Nice watch
Great review
I have one
Thanks. How long have you had yours then?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 4 months
Have you had any issues with it at all?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR No!
But need to rotate the crown a lot, until the watch go
Is IT stainless steel?
The listing says it is. It's definitely steel and not an alloy anyway.
19mm lugs! Why?
I know it is a bit annoying.
so you can use your Yema Superman straps with it
@@JinKee I'm guessing they're probably more expensive than the actually watch 😆
Save your money. New old junk. Mine ran for about a month and then the mainspring snapped. The dealer in China ghosted me. AliExpress ghosted me.
cinturino da cambiare subito
Sì, un bel cinturino lo porterà a un altro livello.
in china nobody knows how many 7120watches was produced in 1970s😂the price of such watch in china is just about 10-50yuan each（about1.5-9dollars）😂
Thanks for the info 👍
Gold.diamat.