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Ichiran · 22 June 2022, 01:47 PM

Without reverse lookup on the images, are you able to make a guess who is this independent watchmaker? How do you find the finishing of this movement?

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For the sharp eyes, this movement is based on the Longines 30L (an example below).

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huydoan · 22 June 2022, 08:36 PM

qingan from china. some of his watches are spectacular. the price is a bit too high for me.

Ichiran · 22 June 2022, 08:48 PM

Bingo! Here is a piece from SJX on this watchmaker whose name is Qin Gan.

https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/03/qin...atchmaker.html

There is very little online info on him. Not too sure how to buy his watches.

enjoythemusic · 22 June 2022, 11:46 PM

It's great to see China watchmakers producing high horology. Asia could very easily be the next hotbed for mechanical timepiece manufacturing, and dare we say challenge Swiss in pricing too. Remember history when the USA was producing pocket watches that very much rivaled Swiss brands.

The Sleeping Dragon has awoken....

PS: Love the hand-painted dial within the SJX link.

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mongrelnomoad · 23 June 2022, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

It's great to see China watchmakers producing high horology. Asia could very easily be the next hotbed for mechanical timepiece manufacturing, and dare we say challenge Swiss in pricing too. Remember history when the USA was producing pocket watches that very much rivaled Swiss brands.

The Sleeping Dragon has awoken....

PS: Love the hand-painted dial within the SJX link.

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Lovely, and so happy to see the Middle Kingdom embracing the artisan side of watchmaking. That's quite a history to lean into!

Does he have a website? I'd love to learn more.

HMHM · 23 June 2022, 12:23 AM

It looks a little like RRCC! Do let us know if there’s a website for him.

enjoythemusic · 23 June 2022, 12:58 AM

Can't find contact details, yet he's created some very nice pieces. Nice examples online to see.

In Asia, it is an honor to invest years just to make the rice for sushi. If done well with proper training and access to high-precision tooling, Asia could indeed create RRCC movement quality and cases.

Am not a fan of copies, yet we know Panerai is extremely easy to make and Patek copies are very impressive, especially for the asking price. But what if Asia decided to create their own high horology brand(s)?

The Sleeping Dragon is awake.

_speedmaster_ · 23 June 2022, 01:07 AM

I wonder if his initial run in steel is completed….$9k for that level of work is amazing.

Ichiran · 23 June 2022, 01:24 AM

I manage to find an IG account "qingan.official" that has his contact details (contact@qgwatch.com). I can't tell 100% if that is him. I can't find his other online presence anyway so will try this way first.

I have attempted to write an email in Chinese (in my elementary standard but best effort lol) to him, shall see where this leads. Finger crossed!

PS. Pls exercise caution for online transactions. Do not send money over without due diligence.

Ichiran · 23 June 2022, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

PS: Love the hand-painted dial within the SJX link.

Attachment 1300011

This "ink painting" is top notched, and more impressive given it's miniature. Also fell in love with the 三六九十二 calligraphy.

huydoan · 23 June 2022, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I manage to find an IG account "qingan.official" that has his contact details (contact@qgwatch.com). I can't tell 100% if that is him. I can't find his other online presence anyway so will try this way first.

I have attempted to write an email in Chinese (in my elementary standard but best effort lol) to him, shall see where this leads. Finger crossed!

PS. Pls exercise caution for online transactions. Do not send money over without due diligence.

it is him. he plans to run a new model this december. hope you can get one and show us his watch.

huydoan · 23 June 2022, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

I wonder if his initial run in steel is completed….$9k for that level of work is amazing.

i think the price is now higher as he only focuses on precious metal.

Ichiran · 23 June 2022, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by huydoan

it is him. he plans to run a new model this december. hope you can get one and show us his watch.

Thanks mate

You are way ahead of the curve in terms of information. Looking forward to his reply

_speedmaster_ · 23 June 2022, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by huydoan

i think the price is now higher as he only focuses on precious metal.

It is. The initial steel run was cheaper, just wasn’t sure if that was all sold out.

enjoythemusic · 23 June 2022, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by huydoan

it is him. he plans to run a new model this december. hope you can get one and show us his watch.

Pleeeease keep us posted

huydoan · 23 June 2022, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

It is. The initial steel run was cheaper, just wasn’t sure if that was all sold out.

Sold out i believe

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huydoan · 23 June 2022, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Pleeeease keep us posted

I contacted him last January, and he mentioned othe 3rd generation of Pastorale is available for orders this December. The price for white gold version is in the range 20-30k. There may be no steel version, and he does not decide yet.

Happy hunting.

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Ichiran · 23 June 2022, 04:54 PM

An update:

I received a reply from his customer service mailbox. The 3rd gen Pastorale will be opened for reservation in Dec 2022. It will be in either WG or RG and the movement is currently still in the design stage. There are currently 50+ on the waiting list and once your order is confirmed, you have to wait 1 to 2 years for the watch delivery. The tentative price (subject to confirmation in Dec 2022) is RMB 182,000 and you will need to place a 50% deposit to secure an order.

I have added myself to the waiting list. They will update me on the watch again closer to the release date.

WatchEater666 · 5 July 2022, 10:56 PM

I remember trying to find his contact info a while back and no luck, then stumbled across the IG page. Good to hear he's still going at it. Hope to see more watchmakers pop up in Asia and other regions outside of Europe.

Does anyone know where he's located btw?

Ichiran · 5 July 2022, 11:23 PM

He is based in Chongqing, China. Below are his contact details. He typically takes 1 to 3 days to reply emails.

Email: contact@qgwatch.com

Address: 3-76, Building#5, 228 Zhongxing Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing City, China

WatchEater666 · 6 July 2022, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

He is based in Chongqing, China. Below are his contact details. He typically takes 1 to 3 days to reply emails.

Email: contact@qgwatch.com

Address: 3-76, Building#5, 228 Zhongxing Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing City, China

Oh cool, I will be near there once China opens up a bit for work stuff. Maybe I'll stop by :)

22 June 2022, 01:47 PM	#1
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,625	Guess the independent Without reverse lookup on the images, are you able to make a guess who is this independent watchmaker? How do you find the finishing of this movement? 272384015_514966643177584_1760097100167588337_n.jpg 272257471_450759150051838_485372582525271479_n.jpg For the sharp eyes, this movement is based on the Longines 30L (an example below). 9700231_mov.jpg

22 June 2022, 11:46 PM	#4
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,457	It's great to see China watchmakers producing high horology. Asia could very easily be the next hotbed for mechanical timepiece manufacturing, and dare we say challenge Swiss in pricing too. Remember history when the USA was producing pocket watches that very much rivaled Swiss brands. The Sleeping Dragon has awoken.... PS: Love the hand-painted dial within the SJX link. Untitled-1.jpg __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

23 June 2022, 12:58 AM	#7
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,457	Can't find contact details, yet he's created some very nice pieces. Nice examples online to see. In Asia, it is an honor to invest years just to make the rice for sushi. If done well with proper training and access to high-precision tooling, Asia could indeed create RRCC movement quality and cases. Am not a fan of copies, yet we know Panerai is extremely easy to make and Patek copies are very impressive, especially for the asking price. But what if Asia decided to create their own high horology brand(s)? The Sleeping Dragon is awake. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

23 June 2022, 01:07 AM	#8
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	I wonder if his initial run in steel is completed….$9k for that level of work is amazing. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

22 June 2022, 08:36 PM	#2
huydoan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: mike Location: sydney Watch: pp and only pp Posts: 257	qingan from china. some of his watches are spectacular. the price is a bit too high for me.

22 June 2022, 08:48 PM	#3
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,625	Bingo! Here is a piece from SJX on this watchmaker whose name is Qin Gan. https://watchesbysjx.com/2019/03/qin...atchmaker.html There is very little online info on him. Not too sure how to buy his watches.

23 June 2022, 12:23 AM	#6
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,357	It looks a little like RRCC! Do let us know if there’s a website for him.

23 June 2022, 01:24 AM	#9
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,625	I manage to find an IG account "qingan.official" that has his contact details (contact@qgwatch.com). I can't tell 100% if that is him. I can't find his other online presence anyway so will try this way first. I have attempted to write an email in Chinese (in my elementary standard but best effort lol) to him, shall see where this leads. Finger crossed! PS. Pls exercise caution for online transactions. Do not send money over without due diligence.

23 June 2022, 04:54 PM	#18
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,625	An update: I received a reply from his customer service mailbox. The 3rd gen Pastorale will be opened for reservation in Dec 2022. It will be in either WG or RG and the movement is currently still in the design stage. There are currently 50+ on the waiting list and once your order is confirmed, you have to wait 1 to 2 years for the watch delivery. The tentative price (subject to confirmation in Dec 2022) is RMB 182,000 and you will need to place a 50% deposit to secure an order. I have added myself to the waiting list. They will update me on the watch again closer to the release date.

5 July 2022, 10:56 PM	#19
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,656	I remember trying to find his contact info a while back and no luck, then stumbled across the IG page. Good to hear he's still going at it. Hope to see more watchmakers pop up in Asia and other regions outside of Europe. Does anyone know where he's located btw?

5 July 2022, 11:23 PM	#20
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,625	He is based in Chongqing, China. Below are his contact details. He typically takes 1 to 3 days to reply emails. Email: contact@qgwatch.com Address: 3-76, Building#5, 228 Zhongxing Road, Yu Zhong District, Chongqing City, China

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