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Got this today. Learned of this brand from Ron, of course. This is in great shape and I couldn’t be happier with my new to me, vintage Chinese mechanical Zhongshan. These are the Chinese watches I keep an eye out for, the imprinted dials. I will also look for an ST7, but will probably have no luck there.

Another nice one!

Cool dial. I was guessing what fang zhen meant (incorrectly) but the translation seems unrelated to watches. Maybe you or Ron know. Congrats on the find.

That dial is cool as hell!

Our old house was set up to be Fang Zhen - positive energy and such.

Nice looking congratulations on your find where in good health

Many a Watch God raise their ale filled gourds in salute to your fine a$$ pick up..they all give it 2 spears up!!..

Nice find.

First, "fang zhen" is shockproof.

Oh! Such a score! I'm so pleased for you. It's a classic.

And the dial is in beautiful shape. The pressing/stamping is really crisp. The "six pandas" is one of the most sought after dials among Zhongshan collectors in China. I think it's their best dial, even if others differ :-)

I expect you'll love the SN-2 movement, too--it's a 9 jewel wonder. In good repair, they're durable, very decently accurate and long power reserve. Get ya through the day.

Here's the SN2 from one of mine for the movement aficionados...



In that era of China, these Zhongshans were considered the "affordables" among Chinese manufactured watches, built for less affluent citizens, but they're strong, and they have a beautifully unique character.

I think the six pandas is way cooler than even a '58 black A-581.

That's pretty nice although I'm not seeing six pandas - may one pig and some shapes.

jason_recliner wrote: ↑

February 16th 2023, 8:20pm

That's pretty nice although I'm not seeing six pandas - may one pig and some shapes.

It's abstract but once ya see it...and the eye is looking down

I see the pandas!

AlbertaTime wrote: ↑

February 16th 2023, 9:07pm

jason_recliner wrote: ↑

February 16th 2023, 8:20pm

That's pretty nice although I'm not seeing six pandas - may one pig and some shapes.

It's abstract but once ya see it...and the eye is looking down

I see, I see! It's a bit like one of those Magic Eye pictures once you see it!

jason_recliner wrote: ↑

February 16th 2023, 9:50pm

I see, I see! It's a bit like one of those Magic Eye pictures once you see it!

There ya go!!

It was fun making the photo for you

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