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AMCHPR met the legendary Xu Yaonan, 91, on Oct 27th 2025
This is from the AMCHPR article I'm linking:
https://www.amchpr.com/1027xuyaonan.html
https://www.amchpr.com/1027xuyaonan.html
So two photos...but there's **much** more at the link.I was completely surprised and pleased/amazed when Li Wei (Domestic Watch Group Leader of the CHA) told me that he'd arranged a chance for me to visit Xu Yaonan, in his home. Mr. Xu is a national treasure. Now 91 as we met, he's a sparkling guy, full of good humour and quick wit, and he's been a driving force in Chinese watchmaking, for decades beginning with the tongji/standar or unified movement. He also designed China's first tourbillon watch, and others, including the spectacular Playing Dragon and Phoenix (shown close below). There's no way I'd say no to an opportunity like this!
I was doubly pleased when told the visit would include Mr. Miao Hong Bo, the retired General Manager of Beijing Watch Factory, and also the very friendly and creative Mr. Li Bin, owner and designer for Merkur/Fanzhi. Side note: I'd first met Mr. Miao when he was active General Manager, and on my birthday in 2014.
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Curator: Alberta Museum of Chinese Horology in Peace River
"That stone buddha deserves all the birdshit it gets. I wave my skinny arms like a tall flower in the wind." Ikkyu
"That stone buddha deserves all the birdshit it gets. I wave my skinny arms like a tall flower in the wind." Ikkyu
