When the world came to Tianjin this year for the Summer Davos Forum, Sea-Gull Watches welcomed it with open arms—and an open dial.
In a city known for its history of global exchange, innovation, and craftsmanship, Sea-Gull, China’s most iconic watchmaker, unveiled a timepiece that bridges past and present, East and West: the Sea-Gull Davos Commemorative Edition Watch. More than a watch, it is a quiet tribute to Chinese aesthetics, mechanical ingenuity, and the spirit of entrepreneurship that lies at the heart of both Tianjin and Davos.
A Watch Born of a City That Faces the World
Tianjin, a coastal metropolis in northern China, has long stood as a gateway between China and the world. As one of the earliest cities to open to international trade, it developed a unique blend of Eastern traditions and Western influences—an environment that nurtured Sea-Gull’s rise as a world-class watch manufacturer.
This year, Tianjin played host to the Summer Davos Forum, themed “The New Age of the Entrepreneur.” For Sea-Gull, a brand that has embodied the Chinese entrepreneurial spirit for over 70 years, the timing couldn’t have been more symbolic.
And so, from this proud soil, Sea-Gull launched a commemorative watch—not just to mark the event, but to honor the shared values of innovation, perseverance, and global dialogue.
A Painting on the Wrist: Inspired by the Song Dynasty
At first glance, the watch is understated. But let your eyes linger, and a landscape reveals itself—etched with breathtaking delicacy.
The design draws inspiration from the Song Dynasty masterpiece, “Snowy Forest in a Clear Winter” (《雪景寒林图》). The dial captures a scene that might easily be missed in today’s fast-paced world: bare trees standing quietly in the snow, distant mountains cloaked in white, and an atmosphere that feels suspended in time.
Crafted using traditional techniques—some preserved as part of China’s intangible cultural heritage—the dial is more than art. It’s meditation. It channels the essence of Eastern aesthetics, where silence speaks louder than form, and space is as important as detail.
It is a study in contrasts: stillness and movement, past and present, ink and metal. And in this contrast, something new emerges—a philosophy of time not as urgency, but as presence.
The Heart That Beats Within
Behind the serene dial lies the ST2130 movement, Sea-Gull’s self-developed caliber known for its accuracy and dependability. It is a mechanical heart with a Chinese soul, the culmination of decades of innovation built on a foundation of craftsmanship.
Flip the watch over, and the story continues. The caseback bears the joint engraving of Davos Tianjin × Sea-Gull, anchoring this moment in time—an emblem of cooperation, cultural exchange, and pride in homegrown excellence.
This is more than a timepiece. It is a symbol—of Tianjin’s role on the world stage, of China’s rise in high-end horology, and of the creative spirit that drives both business and art.
The Eternal Role of Time
As the Davos Forum concluded and guests returned home, some carried with them more than ideas and contacts. They carried a story on their wrist. A winter landscape frozen in ink and steel. A symbol of dialogue, memory, and craftsmanship.
Because in the end, time is not only about hours and minutes. It’s about the stories we tell, the roots we honor, and the futures we imagine.
In Tianjin, Sea-Gull is still ticking.
And now, the world is listening.
