They Are Talking About Us: The New York Times

Shanghai Watches has been honored with a feature in The New York Times, spotlighting the brand’s extraordinary journey from a symbol of prestige among Chinese elites to a rising contender in the luxury watch market. Click Here to read more.

Shanghai Watches, established in 1955, brought forth the first Chinese mechanical watch, and hence became a prized image of craftsmanship and national sentiments. During the Sixties and Seventies, Shanghai Watches hung off the arms of famous people, such as Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and Zhou Enlai, and served as a mark of achievement for millions of families.

While the international quartz explosion of the 1980s threw challenges to this ground, Shanghai Watches persevered, pivoting towards diversification. This commitment culminated in the creation of its celebrated Orbital Tourbillon, an achievement recently highlighted at a Bonhams auction in Hong Kong, where it fetched 500,000 HKD $64,200). The sale's proceeds were given to the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation, highlighting the signature excellence and social responsibility of the brand.

The New York Times piece commends Shanghai Watches for its innovation with designer partnerships that have led to work by Eric Giroud, whose work elevates the art to that of the brand and work by Tommy Li who has given the brand, and its identity, a modern twist with a new logo modeled on the skyline of Shanghai. The advent of such collaborations is an extension of Shanghai Watches' ambition to intermingle the soul of traditional Chinese art with modern technological innovations.

Nowadays, Shanghai Watches specializes in the manufacture of premium forms, especially Tourbillon watches, in small production for precision and exclusiveness. Every creation reflects the brand's credo of combining ancestral with modern technology in the most sophisticated way, a product that attracts collectors who care only about the quality of craftsmanship.

According to the New York Times, Shanghai Watches is one of many examples of the international appreciation for Chinese ability in the field of horology. With its dedication to innovation and timeless design, Shanghai Watches is poised to solidify its reputation as a leading name in the global luxury market.