Shanghai 7120 VINTAGE MECHANICAL AliExpress Dress Watch Review

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2 жыл бұрын

Here's the review of the Shanghai 7120 vintage mechanical dress watch.
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Пікірлер: 95

@StWynd Жыл бұрын

On the case back, 'SHANGHAI SHOUBIAO CHANG' ---- Shanghai Wrist Watch Factory; rest of Chinese translate to 'Nice steel, shock proof'; on the dial, 'Fangzhen'----shock proof. The movement is a 19 Jewels version of Type-SZ1 (according to the tech data, the SZ-1 have 15/17/19/20 jewels versions), following is a brief introduction of SZ1. The type-SZ1 unified movement was organized by the Ministry of Light Industry of China in March 1970 to organize workers and technicians from 16 watch factories to set up a joint design team to carry out design work in the Beijing Watch Factory. Finally in 1971, the SZ1 watch system movement was finalized. The SZ1 has a simple structure, a small number of parts, and the accuracy is within plus or minus 30 seconds per day and night. It was put into trial production in 1971. In 1972, the Ministry of Light Industry officially promoted the SZ1 movement to watch factories of whole country.

@JinKee 2 жыл бұрын

If a man is to marry, he must have a radio, a sewing machine, a bicycle and a Shanghai Watch.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Well I've got one of them now then 😆

@julianarbelaez2928 8 ай бұрын

I now understand this reference and now I think I appreciate way more this Shanghai vintage watches...

@BenjaminTravelTheWorld 2 ай бұрын

@@julianarbelaez2928 people buy swiss watches for part of history in watch making, shanghai/chinese people buy them for a part of history of shanghai, I think I heard a different version, something about a bicycle, duvets and blankets, shanghai watch, and a furniture set, hahaha, could be different, cos I swear sewing machine is for women, and furniture sets for men when marrying.

@adamoneale4396 Жыл бұрын

Ah, the old Proper Job vernier gauge. Never fails! Great review too. Seriously considering adding one of these to my watch collection

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын

You definitely should. They pay pay for themselves pretty quickly. Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the review.

@paulhiggins8774 2 жыл бұрын

Watch models are going to love this. You can’t buy a case for that price let alone the movement I wouldn’t change it too much just the hands and the strap, probably put a London tan colour strap

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah those two little changes would make a really big difference.

@kenstogie Жыл бұрын

Nice review, I have one on the way and I really like the plain classy look of this. Well done 👍

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah it is a classy little piece isn't it? Especially for the money.

@markharrison8231 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got this watch, when I bought it I ordered a nice 19mm leather strap as I knew the one that came with it wouldn’t be good. The watch is compact but very wearable. Good review thank you!

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Which strap have you got on yours now then? Thank you.

@markharrison8231 2 жыл бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR A 19mm black/grey vintage leather from the Eadobudo Ali store. It suits the watch well but cost nearly as much as the watch! Worth it though as it transforms the watch.

@lew9223 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I bought one last year (about 6 months ago), it's great value. I put mine on a black&grey 20mm nato, the 1mm is barely noticeable. Thanks

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's a good idea actually. I have some 20mm perlon straps that I might try with it.

@cyruslok78 Жыл бұрын

i checked the price, very cheap... but this is not automatic, so periodically needs winding... this is very old fashion watch which my sister-in-law used to wear when she was younger - 40 years ago....

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's mechanical, not automatic. Your sister in law has one of these?

@angelherrera6820 2 жыл бұрын

Nice little dress watch and the price is right. Definitely a watch that has a lot going for it. Case back is cool too. The negative for me is the seconds hand gets lost against the minute and hour hand. Nice review. Cheers!

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah the size of the hands is the only slight negative really.

@julianarbelaez2928 Жыл бұрын

Hi, you know what modifications can i do on this timepiece?

@felo6035 2 жыл бұрын

Great find James 👏

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate 👍

@9feetfrog 2 жыл бұрын

I’m convinced you did your homework especially when you pronounce the ZUAN perfectly.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for noticing. I try my best, especially when it comes to pronouncing names... As I'm really bad at them otherwise ☺️

@possumsam2189 2 жыл бұрын

Had a Shanghai 8120 for quite some time now, it ticks in tandem with my Seiko wall clock

@guillaumeoscar2847 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, nice review and happy to see Shanghai watch is getting interest. FYI those are NOT vintage watches, or NOS. Those are vintage inspired made in china factories those days. For the price its unbeatable and a nice watch but don't think its a 70s original watch.

@WesWatchRoom 2 жыл бұрын

That is honestly really nice for what you paid, I'd swap out that strap for something else but its a good looking watch. Nice find

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

I probably will do that at some point. I just don't have any 19mm straps though. Cheers mate.

@tee_m 2 жыл бұрын

Seen these a bit on Ali, wasn't aware they were new-old-stock. Pretty cool piece either way and far nicer that it's honest about where it comes from.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah honesty is always good.

@sweetcorn1968 2 жыл бұрын

You may find that they’ve included the crown in the diameter measurement. I Saw something similar on Ben’s Watch Club’s Oceanus video.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think that's what they've done. God knows why though 🤔

@Ecoat65 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great. $39 Canadian. Unfortunately when I went on Aliexpress the shipping cost was over $20. Still cheap but it put me off when any other watch is either free or a couple of bucks shipping.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

That's a bit weird. I wonder why it's more 🤔

@glenh4971 2 жыл бұрын

I have this watch. Its a re-issue. That means the watch is new, made from parts sourced. The actual old stock Shanghai 7120's that I have seen do not have an underlined logo on the dial. I am enjoying mine.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Ah ok, thanks for the information. Either way they are nice watches for not a lot of money aren't they?

@glenh4971 2 жыл бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes, they are very nice watches. They introduce you to real chinese manual wind watches that use the Chinese Standard Movement. They are fun to collect also as there are many to choose from.

@caktaylor 2 жыл бұрын

That's a lovely dress watch. Would the 39mm case diameter include the crown?

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think that's the way they've measured it. But who does it that way?

@maljones.8737 2 жыл бұрын

Mate!25quid why wouldn't you. Thanks James.Gday from Brisbane Australia love your work.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

I know right. Crazy isn't it? Thanks very much mate.

@deedee8568 2 жыл бұрын

I'd struggle with the aesthetics of the short hands but saw another for about 45 euro with perfect hands. Bloody hell. I mean, bloody hell. Wow. Thanks.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Is that from the same store then?

@deedee8568 2 жыл бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR just checked. The Yule Global store. Shanghai mechanical diamond watches, one with a black dial and also a (sort of) straw yellowish dial. On the dial, is printed (?) Quan Shi.

@neilpiper9889 2 жыл бұрын

I have had a few genuine vintage Shanghai watches. They are OK. I am a collector of Sea-gull St5 19 jewel Chinese watches. New old stock. Far superior movements to Shanghai. Nice watches Shanghai though. Thanks for showing.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

For the price you're paying, the Shanghai watches are good. But I'm sure the Seagull ones are definitely superior quality. Thanks for watching.

@cyruslok78 Жыл бұрын

My sister-in-law got one shanghai watch that looks the same as this, but it was not automatic, she had to wind it periodically, and the watch was 40 years old lol.

@rawfood18 2 жыл бұрын

What sort of tool would you use to get the back unscrewed thank you

@megamega362 2 жыл бұрын

I use a sticky rubber ball case back remover works a treat very cheap on eBay or aliexpress etc.

@hasnat9545 Жыл бұрын

how about Dugary vintage 8120 Jiefang watch?

@josuegomez4470 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic watch. Thanks

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it. Are you tempted to get one then?

@josuegomez4470 2 жыл бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Yes, a few days ago I received one of those watches and it is formidable.

@AlexanderB. 2 жыл бұрын

It is a nice looking and very affordable watch. But the hands are way too short. The minute hand just about meets the 5 minute baton indices but it rather needed to meet the minute markers in between. Are the indices to tall the minute hand would catch on them?

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think the height of the indices is an issue. But I'll have to check when I get back from work.

@chrisr8112 2 жыл бұрын

All I can think of is 1970 Seconda… fantastic little watch

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

It's a cracking deal isn't it?

@joserone81 Жыл бұрын

Es una de las mejores compras que he realizado en AliExpress.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын

Eso es bueno escuchar. Me alegro de que estés contento con el tuyo.

@grahameyre3039 2 жыл бұрын

I have this watch absolute bargain lovely little watch ⌚

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

It's a cracking piece for the price isn't it? How long have you had yours?

@grahameyre3039 2 жыл бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR iv had the watch about a month seems to keep really good time can't go wrong for the money

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

@@grahameyre3039 That's good to know. No, you really can't.

@hmsfr 10 ай бұрын

What about accuracy? Is the watch running correctly?

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 10 ай бұрын

It's running fine, no issues at all.

@HugoHefesto 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it says 39mm because they measure it with the crown

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think they did. Which is a weird way of doing it.

@BOL-64 Жыл бұрын

Почитал комментарии и заказал с металлическим браслетом. Цена 1960 рублей и бесплатная доставка. Спасибо за обзор

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Жыл бұрын

Я рад, что видео было полезным. Я надеюсь, вам понравится смотреть.

@cedarcanoe 2 жыл бұрын

Great watch, shame it is steel only (not stainless). Try to do a review on this one, Seagull movement, Tangente inspired: "N M S Logo Simple Bauhaus style watch TANGOMAT series 601 automatic mechanical men's watch sapphire watch mirror leather strap|Mechanical Watches| - AliExpress", Thanks from Sweden

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

I think that one you're talking about is a fake and actually has the Nomos branding on the dial. I've reviewed the Rodina version though. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7Bjdt2U373Jdok.html

@vapingwithjames3370 2 жыл бұрын

I would really be interested in seeing how this watch is holding up at 6months and one year. I just ordered myself one. Great video and thanks for sharing.

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

It's still working well after a few months. Thanks for watching.

@vintagebikes4215 Жыл бұрын

This is not an old stock watch...still in production at Shanghai Watch Co...It's a great watch, but not old stock.

@doron5472 2 жыл бұрын

Nice watch Great review I have one

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. How long have you had yours then?

@doron5472 2 жыл бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 4 months

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Have you had any issues with it at all?

@doron5472 2 жыл бұрын

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR No! But need to rotate the crown a lot, until the watch go

@ThemysteriousMrP 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting review. Bit too cheap for my taste but it is good value

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. I always like to try and find something a bit different to review.

@markhorstman5853 Жыл бұрын

7120 from 70s 8120 80s real vintage also have reissue if you can tell

@diedericky 2 жыл бұрын

Is IT stainless steel?

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

The listing says it is. It's definitely steel and not an alloy anyway.

@DanaTheInsane Жыл бұрын

they are a modern recreation. Aliexpress is full of them.

@sandorvarga.6982 Жыл бұрын

Gold.diamat.

@sweetcorn1968 2 жыл бұрын

19mm lugs! Why?

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

I know it is a bit annoying.

@JinKee 2 жыл бұрын

so you can use your Yema Superman straps with it

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

@@JinKee I'm guessing they're probably more expensive than the actually watch 😆

@derekr5965 2 жыл бұрын

Save your money. New old junk. Mine ran for about a month and then the mainspring snapped. The dealer in China ghosted me. AliExpress ghosted me.

@hkvan4620 2 жыл бұрын

in china nobody knows how many 7120watches was produced in 1970s😂the price of such watch in china is just about 10-50yuan each（about1.5-9dollars）😂

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info 👍