Seagull 1963 Sapphire & My EDC for Traveling

[@CasebackWatches]

I had trouble with the microphone. You may hear some noise here and there. Sorry!

[@oliver1965]

Good review of the 1962 and your EDC, I got the Laguiole with a wine bottle opener - very useful 🍷

[@ChronometerCheck]

Love that your review covered more than just wrist shots and specs. Appreciate the touch into fashion and how it paired with different textures and materials on your shirts, as well as the front-on view which gives you a completely different perspective.

[@Handlebar-MustDash]

I have 3 Seagull 1963 watches I like them that much. The bronze pilot version, the Sugess Panda version Swan neck feature and the original ZiJuan Chinese Air Force version that you feature here all with Sapphire Crystal. All super reliable these 2 years later. The green NATO strap is not well made and swapped out to a nicely crafted teal blue NATO. Sadly the larger 40mm/41mm case model was not available back then so I need to trade the ZiJuan for a larger case size. Great video and an epic watch, a mechanica column wheel chronograph watch of this quality at this price is amazin value. I have some serious swiss watches and still enjoy wearing these Seagulls in rotation with my other watches. One of my mottos has always been that every guy needs a fantastic watch, a fantastic pair of shoes and a sharp suit. Respect for your fashion choices, fine clothes.

[@briancarpenter1255]

I am glad that you had a wonderful time. You look rested and ready to get back to it and isn't that what a vacation should be for.

[@jamesarthur6962]

The Seagull 1963 is just an mazing tool watch for travel, may of our team that travel globally have the original plexiglass glass & they beat them up so hard, especially the photographers but they just don't stop & are loved by all watch enthusiasts & collectors I think including myself. Also, big fan of linen shoirts & jackets while traveling in warmer climates, just consider the wrinkles the patina of the clothing so to speak.

[@Ya0Yao]

Seagull watches are of great value. 1963 is so amazing!

[@pacovalderrama4109]

I wear my 1963 ,the acrilic one in the same strap you use. Great channel Tim. congratulations from Spain.

[@davidcoleman2463]

Will it scratch up ?

[@twozerouk]

I have the Seagull 1963 it's a beautiful watch. And I greatly admire your nerve in wearing the shoes and jacket combination in public.

[@GFWatch]

Glad that you had a great time in Portugal. The 1963 is a nice watch and I love mine. Oh, the Chinese characters mean made in China.

[@noneofyourbusiness4209]

Very nice video, great background music. Hope you enjoyed their pasteis de Belem. Cheers from France

[@michaelfox860]

Tim, you wear "patent leather" shoes - looking great with the "suntan" !

[@johnpinner1]

I purchase my 1963 with Sapphire crystal for 242.00 dollars on Ebay on the box brand new. Great value I also change the strap. Crazy a Chinese watch with a Nato strap

[@calebbutton1939]

Hi Tim, great video. Hope you had a lovely trip. 3 weeks sounds heavenly, hopefully fully rested and ready to return to "daily life." My wife was watching over my shoulder and said she wishes you were actually an American from the "midwest" just playing this German guy named Tim as an alter-ego... But now I can't "unhear" that, and will probably imagine you that way in the future. Haha, keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@CasebackWatches]

Haha, that reminds me of "Dimitri" on FPS Russia. Real name was Kyle Meyers I think. Lovely fake accent. Best wishes to your wife. Everything real here. ;-)

[@quehorassao00]

Ola Tim,tiveste fico contente que tenhas passado umas boas ferias em Portugal,é sempre bom ouvir que pessoas de outros paises passem um bom tempo na minha terra.Encontraste algum relogio especial la? Abracos

[@CasebackWatches]

Foram ferias otimas! Eu tive um convite dum shop no Cascais mas esteve la com a familia e prefirei surfar em vez de falar sobre relogios :-D

[@midas1929]

I worked for a famous Swiss wacht brand. I have Seagulls and Poljots in my collection too, because I think they are charming : )

[@williammiller8317]

Really like the look of that watch and your overall matching outfit. It's an affordable priced watch and would appreciate a full review, and you're right that a vacation is truly sad when it ends...Aaauuuggghhh!

[@chrislowe5462]

Great video Tim . Nice affordable Chronograph , Love the shoes .

[@dylvasey]

I've always loved this watch, but have to buy one. Maybe today that will change!

[@pseudorandom80]

The 4 characters at the 6 o'clock translate to 'Made in China'

[@yogawithcarlos]

You're partly correct, the first 2 characters 中国 mean China, (Zhongguo). the next two characters 制造 (zhizao) mean 'to manufacture'. Together, it says 'Made in China' 中国制造.

[@trdi]

Interesting ideas. I wear mostly linen+something else shirts as well, it's a smart idea where I live (38 degrees yesterday). The Chinese chrono is definitely a nice watch. It especially came to life under sunlight, with the blue hands.

[@fat3lwound]

Would love to see your review of the Stowa flieger bronze you showed a screenshot of quite some time ago. 😊

[@kitano67]

Not so sure if it’s made from Buffalo leather but exactly the same bag is still available on Amazon: Freiherr von Maltzahn Schultertasche für Tablets, iPad-Tasche ARISTOTELES aus braunem Leder, Made in Germany, inkl. Lederpflege www.amazon.de/dp/B00ADSFAUO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_yuu7EbEC2ZN8A

[@TheDonCucaracho]

For when you have to hike in Portugal at 3 and attend a Great Gatsby party at 8

[@thermionic1234567]

I love those two-tones! They must look great with the Seagull!

[@locutusdborg126]

I really enjoyed this. I am one of the few people I know, besides you, who wears an ascot when traveling. Chapeau!

[@ModernRegimen]

The watch is the most important item in my opinion. In case of an emergency, time is the most important unit of measure to keep track of. Also, any analog watch can be used as a compass, as well, to get a general sense of where north and south are. As always, you have a great channel hear that I am sure will peak many more peoples' interest. Fantastic video, my friend.

[@onifrakimarq7663]

My traveling knife is a Laguiole knife too,from le fidèle! I travel with my Sinn556i on my wrist and Panama Jack Chukka boots 'Bota' on my feet! My bag is an aunts&uncles 'Miles' leather bag! Cheers from Hannover 😉

[@jet-settingrogue761]

Always interesting, thank you. Welcome back.

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

I have the Seagull 1963 sapphire. It’s a nice watch.

[@GuyMrIncognito]

Nice watch, this seagull. I have to have a look at those when i‘m in china. I‘m currently on the way towards china with the trans siberian railway. But I disagree about the saphire cristal. I realy like the look and feel of acrylic cristals (at leat on my oris and on my speedy). Specially when the cristal is domed the distractions are beautiful. But i have to admit that it‘s prone to scraches. Therefore Polywatch is your friend ;) Nice video Tim, as allways!

[@vmarsch]

Strongly agree! Properly maintained acrylic gives a much better view.

[@normanpedersen5454]

KILLER seagull! And yep sapphire > *

[@oldiesfreek]

Love that bag!

[@vmarsch]

Congratulations, Tim, you dress exactly the way my wife wishes I would dress! I usually end up making compromises to save weight, especially when traveling. Right now I'm planning a 3 week trip to Portugal, and trying to decide which watch to take. There's risk in taking one of my best watches, but I think there's reward in taking a favorite on an adventure.

[@CasebackWatches]

I've seen Portugal always as a very safe country. I wouldn't have any worries being there with an expensive watch.

[@Snake2303]

Funny stayling :) Unusual I may say.

[@ChrisBeckman]

Glad you’re back home safely... just got back from the beach a couple of weeks ago myself. It is so hard to get back acclimated to the hum drum of daily life. We just have to do it!

[@neilpiper9889]

I have the 37mm sapphire version like you because I am clumsy. .I have same strap as you. I have an Opinel knife in carbon steel, not stainless. My stainless knife is Chinese by Sarenmu. Excellent quality. My shoes are leather moccasins which I have to wear because I have a bunion joint. I have been everywhere in them. I have a linen look jacket from Marks and Spencer. Wrinkle free with added polidamide or something. My bag is an Adidas festival bag from Sonar 2007. It refuses to die so I use it everyday for grocery shopping and waterproof coat, writing pads fountain pens etc. I would like a Billingham canvas bag one day.

[@anthonyiodice]

That strap makes it look like a parallel dimension Chinese Laco

[@gratefulot360]

I like your style, Tim. 👔

[@Agrippa31BC]

Now I want a Laguiole knife with the handle made from the wood from the coffin of a saint. I want a holy knife.

[@meltdowngrfx969]

I put this on a Hadley Roma leather/canvas strap. That was a really cheap NATO. My biggest complaint about this watch -- no lume not even lume pip hour markers.

[@inglebybhoy3293]

I have mine on a leather nato and it sits far too high on the wrist. As a result I don’t wear it often....if at all. I haven’t been able to find a suitable strap.

[@thingsnearandfar7123]

What makes that watch particularly useful for travelling? Seems an SKX or G shock or even a SARB would be superior.

[@timeandnourishment1961]

Yes, once you get to your destination, any of the watches you mentioned would be better than a Seagull 1963 - things like water resistance and lume for swimming and other activities. But if you're on a plane or a train (actually travelling), the Seagull really stands out more than a Seiko. Funny thing: my Seagull chronograph times spaghetti as well my G-Shock, but the Chinese job cost twice as much! All the best to you!

[@cedarcanoe]

You have a very stylish outfit

[@sc5759]

Tim, do you have a link for that strap? I haven’t been able to find it. Looks great on that watch. Regards

[@znasser1]

Mine is on the way!! 😁

[@GuyMrIncognito]

A few days ago I arrived finally in China. This afternoon i visited the official Seagull in Beijing in the Orient Plaza Mall. And indeed this little watch looks very nice in real life as well. I would have bought it if the price were half decent. But this particular model was priced at 4980 Yuan, which is more than 700.- CHF. That is just just outrageous considering the prices online (including shipment) So I will continue traveling with my Hamilton Khaki auto and my G-Shock only. It‘s a pity. It would have been a very nice souvenir. Best regars from beyond the big fire wall

[@CasebackWatches]

So this was the price four tourists, right? ;-) Anyway, the Hamilton Khaki is a great watch.

[@GuyMrIncognito]

I‘m not sure about that. It was on the price tag and the typical customers in this mall seem not to care about a few thousand yuan more or less. Of course most chinese people are not welthy, but those who are sometimes really fortuned. Bargaining would might have been possible, but for for sure difficult due to the language barrier.

[@jussiaarnio8289]

Just came back from holiday, 5 weeks in Portugal and I have the exact same photo in my cam as in thumbnail. Praia da Ursa, amazing beautiful place.

[@CasebackWatches]

That beach is really incredible.

[@znasser1]

Great vid btw! Thanks!

[@AndyGarton]

Suede (pronounced swade).

[@deedee8568]

3 weeks in Portugal, lovely. How many times did you really need the knife?! I've never taken a knife outside the house, at home or abroad. Can't ever recall being at a loss for one. (Hoping there isn't a darker side to your travels, Tim🧐😊)

[@davidcoleman2463]

Tim , I really want to buy the Siegel's 1963 . They are on Amazon now for $ 200 + $40 for shipping . Dec 2019 . The only thing is that they are the ones with the acrylic crystal . Not Sapphire . What do you think ? All my watches are everyday watches . Maybe I will scratch it up to much . Thanks .

[@CasebackWatches]

Check out poljot24.de Perhaps they ship worldwide and they have the sapphire version in stock.

[@oscarmadison8530]

That's a very nice watch. I'm glad you had a good time in Portugal, Tim.

[@nunomendes2484]

To be safe i carry a swiss army knife. You don't want to be accused of carrying illegal weapons :). Laws in Portugal are confusing and always changing.

[@AddCritics]

Hi Tim, I am Portuguese and was wondering how did you like Portugal and where did you go.

[@CasebackWatches]

I love Portugal. I visited it 6 or 7 times and have seen the entire coast, except the far north, over Porto. My favourite places are the western Algarve and the Costa de Prata.

[@pyootchnich]

I bought three of these for my employees. Seagull 1963. Run the chronometer function otherwise the watch will run slow. I’ll say it again - if you run the watch without the Chronograph function, the watch will not keep accurate time. It will run slow. I mean really slow. Like a half hour slow per day

[@JOHNDOE-dw1nd]

Do you mind sharing the link for that beautiful watch strap Sir?

[@CasebackWatches]

Unfortunately I cannot find a proper link to a shop. Perhaps Amazon? Brand is Eichmuller. But there are some other manufacturers which produce great straps in this style with rivets. Stowa make decent ones.

[@kleebensplurknurch2718]

You should make these non-watch reviews and assorted EDC tips a once-in-a-while thing. We kinda need it. Thanks for this, Tim! Quality, as always.

[@chinaman1]

There are actually 3 different words on the 1963, i am unsure of why, - one with 中国。天津 = China . Tianjin (where the factory is located in China) - one with 中国制造 = Made in China - one with 中国手表广 = China Watch Factory I personally prefer the 2nd one, because I always like the words "Made in ..." on my watch or variants of it, like "Swiss Made" etc kind of words on the dial. But mine came with the first variant, and I can't really complain, it's a real beauty. I like it a lot... I wear this more often now than my Omega lol.

[@FR-ct7rq]

I think you should make style channel

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

With that outfit you look like a colonial expeditionary, incluit the watch. What about a Q & A episode? I'm curious about your person and your musical-periodistic career.

[@CasebackWatches]

Yes, why not. Maybe in August.

[@terrywhitworth5350]

How did you get the knife through the customs ?

[@CasebackWatches]

It was in the luggage not in the cabin.

[@Tal-wb9jn]

Ruger 380 acp(not on vacation), Syderco Knife, leatherman multi tool...don’t worry I have License to carry the gun, prior Military and well trained in its use! Watch Tudor GMT...

[@richardb22]

Another treat of a video. Can I ask that you leave some links or if not links the spellings of items like he lovely watch strap or the Seagullnor ? the knife in the video description. Yes google autocorrects most misspellings but surely its better for your channel to have links. Also can I say about watches that ( in my opinion ) once I got a few lovely bits and bobs my focus is not always on another watch but on making the most of what I have. At the moment I am absolutely faffing around with my Alpinist. Off the steel strap code. On to a brown leather . Its too long I have a 6 ½ inch wrist. Custom length strap from Finland? Maybe . Nato ? I only have one and its blue and orange. But maybe it would work in khaki . I would love to see more of your videos about straps particularly the German brands. The one you referenced in this video seems very reasonably priced. Anyway I enjoyed listening . Richard

[@CasebackWatches]

Thanks for the comment, Richard. I think you're right. More links.

[@richardb22]

And as an average subscriber I would have no objection to them being affiliate link as I would not know the information you provided without the signposting. You make a few £ We get more engaging content. Win Win .

[@clemensconstantinschmutzha316]

Ich habe eine Frage an Sie Tim: ich weiß nicht ob ich mit die Hanhart Pioneer One oder die Hamilton Khaki Auto kaufen soll? 525€ vs 890€, aber bei der Hanhart gefällt mir die Lünette bei der Hanhart besser, aber ich weiß nicht ob 360€ zu viel für eine Sellita SW-200 ist? Ich würde mich wirklich über eine Antwort freuen!!!!!! Lg Clemens

[@CasebackWatches]

Ich finde die Hanhart tatsächlich ziemlich teuer. Hamilton Khaki ist eine Spitzenuhr; die würde ich im Zweifel nehmen. Andererseits ist die Hanhart natürlich wesentlich spezieller. Schwierig. Beide? ;-)

[@clemensconstantinschmutzha316]

@@CasebackWatches nein, beide gehen sich bei meinem Studentenbudget leider nicht aus. Ist das Sellita wirklich den Preis wert? Und danke für die schnelle Antwort, cool!!!

[@CasebackWatches]

Die Sellitas funktionieren problemlos. Aber wenn das Budget knapp ist, dann kauf doch gebraucht. Die Khakis bekommst du immer wieder mal für vielleicht 60 Prozent des Neupreises.

[@clemensconstantinschmutzha316]

Danke für den Ratschlag 👍🏼 ich überlege es mir 👏🏼

[@malikknows3510]

Very nice video! Glad you had a nice vacation. Curious about your watch choice for travel. I prefer a GMT or UTC complication to track time at my home. I purchased a Farer GMT for travel to dodgy areas, with a Sinn 856 UTC for hiking. These are quality watches and won't break the bank if something bad happens to them. Thoughts?

[@williamparker2922]

The video title should have been... "How to travel in style".

[@tdrawley]

Suede.

[@MrFredrictai]

Hi Tim, just to help with the translation, on the dial 中国 means China, and 制造 means manufactured or made in...

[@CasebackWatches]

Thank you!

[@MrFredrictai]

@@CasebackWatches You are always welcome. Tim.

[@RohitSebastian]

It is possible to service this watch in Europe?

[@CasebackWatches]

Yes. www.poljot24.de has a watchmaker who does this.

[@RohitSebastian]

@@CasebackWatches Thank you for your reply! Did you also buy your watch from this website? I noticed that there are two versions of the Seagull ST1901 movement - with and without a gooseneck fine-tuning device. Could you please tell me what the gooseneck does? Thank you! Btw, I love your videos.

[@CasebackWatches]

Yes, I've bought mine and another watch there. As the name suggests, I believe. For regulating the piece at a finer degree. And apparently it works. The shop owner regulates every piece himself before shipping and my two watches are super precise (but not in COSC parameters of course).

[@consumidorbrasileiro222]

wrist size?

[@CasebackWatches]

17 cm

[@andyfirefly0928]

The Chinese characters actually mean "made in China". Pronounced as "Zhong-Guo (China) zhi-zao (manufactured)".

[@RickDeckardMemories]

Thumbnail of a watch with 30m water resistance... with Ocean on the background 🤔

[@CasebackWatches]

Coastline ;-)

[@quehorassao00]

may i ask the ebay seller you bought the watch because there are so many fakes of this watch,thank you

[@CasebackWatches]

Foi poljot24.de O dono e Julian, cara honesto.

[@Kurio71]

The first Chinese character is "Center", the second is "Map". Center of the Map or Universe, or China

[@jorge23483]

Well, that was a pretty stylish EDC for vacations, with that gear and clothes I wouldn't mind being seen like you described, after all I think is better being confortable and well dressed even in the wild. Love that Two-tones and the Buffalo leather bag... 👍 pretty cool. The 1963 chronograph looks very vintage in the leather strap. Most of your photos in Instagram looks like an 1950's explorers club expedition. My favorite EDC is my Seiko SARB033 in its bracelet and my fountain pen (Lamy 2000 or Pilot Capless) . Nice video 👏, saludos 👍.

[@oldiesfreek]

I have the plexiglass version. More authentic :)

[@martinsaethren]

It says Made in China on the dial. But I do not think it says Seagull anywhere on the watch, except for the movement. Sorry to say it, but its not a Seagull 1963 reissue, its a copy of the Seagull 1963 reissue with ofc the same movement :) The same that longislandwatches sells.. The original reissue is not as thick as that one as well..

[@CasebackWatches]

Thanks for the information, Martin. I like it despite that ;-)

[@martinsaethren]

No worries, Sorry I just cant not say anything.. And you should! Both are A great watch :) keep up the vids!

[@willardhooton920]

“You want the pure sh_t”...ALWAYS🤩

[@mellowhastings5265]

I own 2 Sea Gull watches, including a 1963 reissue. Both keep excellent time. Both broke! I have written 5 times to them, using their "contact form" and have NEVER received any form of reply. Be careful buying their watches. If you need any help from the factory, you're out of luck.

[@CasebackWatches]

Mine has stopped too! I've sent it back to the shop poljot24 and they are repairing it right now as a warranty case. Did you order yours directly from the manufacturer?

[@mellowhastings5265]

I bought one, now out of warranty, from Amazon. The other was purchased through Ebay and I don't know more about that dealer. I went on line and found Sea Gull's site and wrote, via the "contact" link. No one responded. One person said Sea Gull's site isn't in English, which seems odd, but the site I found was in English. I just want to get them repaired. My watch guy said he can't get parts. Thanks for your help.

[@timothythomas1626]

Glock 19

[@pedrosaenz2800]

A watch for vacation has to be water resistant.

[@manudelmarche]

Haha: a chinese watch on a NATO strap!

[@beesofst.ambrose9306]

Laguiole for 20 bucks? There is a very high chance it’s one of those ripoffs from Pakistan:(

[@CasebackWatches]

It was slightly used. I should have add this.

[@emonty62]

Hi, your Seagull 1963 is a fake. The original has two lines of Chinese characters on the dial and does not come with Sapphire glass, only with Plexiglas.

[@CasebackWatches]

No, real. comes with sapphire and many more variations.

[@aparetix]

Seagull ist ein shitter

[@northof-62]

lol