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Shanghai Watch SS1K

Manual WindingDiscontinuedIn-house
Family: SS17 jewels45h power reserve21,600 vph (3 Hz)Based on Shanghai Watch A581

The Shanghai SS1K is a manual-winding mechanical movement manufactured by Shanghai Watch Factory, introduced in 1972 and produced until approximately 1975. It operates at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and contains 17 jewels. The caliber is based on the earlier A581 movement, which later evolved into the A611. The SS1K differs from the standard SS1 variant in that it beats at a higher frequency and features a larger balance wheel. Production was discontinued around 1975.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement Type

Manual Winding

Jewel Count

17 jewels

Power Reserve

45h

Frequency

21,600 vph (3 Hz)

Display Type

Analog

Winding

Manual

QUICK FACTS

TYPE

Manual Winding

STATUS

Discontinued

MANUFACTURE

In-house

LAUNCH YEAR

1972

CALIBER FAMILY

SS

COUNTRY

China

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