Depth of the wristwatch house
Traveling through time, searching for the history, we can always find in those classics the imprint of the times and the accumulation of culture. Today i would like to talk to you about the common memory of generations from the 1950s to the 1980s, yes, the a581-type mechanical wristwatch of shanghai watch. A581 represents not only to some extent the glory of an era, but also the witness of a time of rising standards of living and happiness for the masses since the establishment of the new china. Shortly ago, we received the latest a581 recapitulation from shanghai watch, and we take this opportunity to join us in the search for stories hidden behind time。
Genesis
At the time of writing, the 5 1st holiday, long awaited by the young editor, was coming. To be honest, it should be difficult for the younger generation to appreciate the idea of the “most honourable work” of the fifty-first labour day and the spirit of national progress. As you know, the excellent living conditions that we have today depend on the tireless struggle and selfless dedication of older generations。
In the 1950s, the new china was just established, an era of innovation and exploration. In the face of difficulties and challenges, the people of the country have not retreated, but have taken on the prosperity of their country and the well-being of their people, united in their struggle。
In 1955, the first trial of the watch ended the history of our inability to produce the watch
In july 1955, the shanghai city light industry department and the shanghai watch trade union organized a group of city-based watch crews, drawn from 13 factories across shanghai, and individual workers engaged in clock repair, who joined together to form a team of 58 men to test the watch。
In the old shanghai, where there were no professional watch factories, only small workshops to repair them, none of the 58 people had any form-making experience from 0 to 1, so it would start with a simulation; without equipment, they would design their own little beds and their hands would shake them; without materials, they would look for alternatives from the material that was visible and available to them. For example, wires made of embroidery into mini-drilling, spinal reeds, parasols and bicycles become axes and screws of the watch. At last, on 26 september 1955, 18 pony watches, made up of more than 150 parts, were born, and this day became the day of the shanghai watch。
Brand 1 quantum mechanical table a581 paper
It was in that spirit of boldness, determination and perseverance that, in that era of life, many products had emerged to enrich people's daily lives, such as radios, wristwatches, etc., laying the foundations for china's light industrial development and improving people's lives。
Map-source network: handmade shanghai watch by workers in the 1950s
When it comes to the shanghai watch, the success of the first pony watch trial gave great confidence to watchmakers and the watch industry, which expanded their watch-making teams and registered the shanghai brand in 1958, introducing the first scale watch in the sense of the a581 machine watch that we often call it。
The new people's night post has witnessed the first fire of the a581 watch
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Shanghai watch began with a logo building
In fact, there are not many brands with the same experience, but most brands then focused on product relevance and ignored some of the appearances. The shanghai watch, which brought together the entire city, was deeply influenced by the unique tone of the shanghai metropolitan city and the international chemical aesthetics. The story of “breathing for beauty” is rooted in the branding process, such as the continuous optimization of appearance design, and the introduction of a series of colour palettes and alien shears, “crackers shells”。
The broadway building. Snippets
Shanghai house, formerly broadway house, was the early representative of the modernist style of shanghai building
The original shanghai watch logo is the "building body" logo, designed to be inspired by the shanghai building on the outer white bridge. The shanghai building, which was born in the 1930s, is located on the banks of the hoangpur river and the suzhou river, looking forward to the hundred years of urban development. Although shanghai is now a high-rised forest, the shanghai building is monolithic in the modernist spirit that it conveys through its simple, mountain-like design. This spirit of design is highly compatible with the pride of brands in their quest for modernization and rise。
Sunchart of cousin @xj9105: a581 produced in april 1964
In addition to the iconic "building" logo, the gold chronology of a581 and the precision of the pointers, the city of shanghai gained strength in that time, spreading the hymn of modden city。
And it is because of these designs that the wristwatch is no longer just a tool to record time with precision, but a symbol of fashion and taste. So if the successful development of china’s first pony watch in 1955 represents the beginning of china’s sophisticated watch technology, the emergence of a581 carries with it the desire for a better life and the desire for a better life。
A581 newborn
As the starting point and cornerstone of the brand, a581 is seen as the pride and honour of the national calendar. In honour of the pioneering spirit of the primary author, the shanghai watch launched two years ago the renaissance founder series, designed to create a 39-mm version of the design of the brand first mass-producing mechanical watch a581. When the watch first appeared, it quickly touched the hearts of all。
This year, the shanghai watch launched a new series of tributes to the founders, but, unlike before, this new series was designed for women。
This one, dedicated to women, is 31 mm in diameter and uses 316 l steel to build a shell. The hull is polished using a large area polishing process, which presents a round, soft, and nuanced design, which appears to be retroclassic and hymn。
The crown is designed with a smooth texture, which makes the senses comfortable and at the same time easy to adjust. The “building” logo, engraved in the crown, reflects both the uniqueness of the brand and its historical background. The curvature of the head, which is naturally connected to the shell, is better bound to the wrist when worn, and is consistent with anthroponomics. The entire wristwatch is rich from side to side, with a strong sense of visuality, with its charisma on its wrists。
Paying homage to the renaissance series, 39 mm left, 31 mm right
On a face-to-face design, this brand-new 31-millimeter women's wristwatch is almost identical to the face of the 22-year-on-the-book series of tributes to the founders. The white palette is simple and large, combined with radioactive solar stripes, and as the angle changes, the light on the plate flows, recording the time of time with light and woven the moden wind of the 1950s。
On the surface, the 12 o'clock building, logo, with a golden timescale and a twilight pin, has enabled the entire landscape to find the perfect balance between retrospect and modernity, reminiscent of the years of popular struggle and unity. Also, in the outer circle, we can see 48 round nails, like a pearl that is evenly scattered, that can be read more precisely by those who wear them, while increasing their visibility。
On the light silver side of the plate, the red arrow at the front end of the second needle is particularly visible, and the design is a tribute to the brand's first trial watch in 1955, which is undoubtedly a great highlight of the entire wristwatch。
At 3 o ' clock, there is a date display window, which further increases the usefulness of the wristwatch. At the same time, the retroclassic design of the renaissance sapphire's wristwatch, with an archetype sapphire glass mirror, with a slight bulge towards the top and a slight magnification of the face, has been accompanied by an elegance and gentleness。
Turning the wristwatch, the design of the back is also amazing. The table recaptured the seagull window design in the late 1960s and added to the calligraphy called "shanghai" logo, presenting a retrospect and fine beauty. At the same time, the application of modern techniques has added fine sand and gravel muscles, enriched the visual depths and made the wrists like a fine and commemorative emblem。
In order to meet the need for a diverse mix of clothing, in addition to the most classic one, there are many colors that highlight different personalities and are suitable for different configurations. In the past two years, the new chinese and retroverts have become particularly popular, and these wristwatches, whether they are on the face, colour or tectonic belt, reveal a strong retrospect, which is a perfect match for the current retrospect。
In order to meet the demands of different groups of people for their clothing, the shanghai spectator series offers a choice of 31 mm and 39 mm, both of which carry automatic uplink cores. In addition to this, the morning light, dusk and evening of the sea above the wristwatch have been designed to create three chronology colours: skylight, sunset gold and nightlight black, with different coloured corsets and steel belts, which, regardless of the classic or fashion style, can be found in the series. It is worth mentioning that today, the quotuan line, 39 mm and 31 mm tables, are equipped with a fast-dismantling system that can be easily replaced by cousins according to their preferences and needs。
The 31-mm and 39-mm tributes-makers are undoubtedly the best pairs of couples this summer。
Summarizing: the shanghai spectator's series represents much more than a simple “repeated” classic, but a generation of deep affections and precious memories. We can say that this work of timing not only integrates modern design ideas and fine crafts, but also a magical key that opens the way to history and memory -- the pioneering spirit of the first-generation watchman in shanghai -- but also pays high tribute to the “creatives” who continue to make history in the flood of times。
Of course, if returned to the wristwatch itself, the official sale price for the new 31mm renaissance series of steel belts would be $3,280, the sale of “light silver” and “light night black” would be $2,980, and the sale of “sunset gold” would be $2,880. It is known that during may there will be a series of marketing activities in the brand, and the cousins may wish to pay more attention to the shanghai brand's official twitter public sign, and to the offline and offline shop。
