The best Seagull 1963 chronograph watches are the Air Force Edition 1963 | 38mm ($385), ideal for anyone wanting a compact, retro-styled daily wearer, the 1963 Icon II Green ($616) for collectors who want a numbered bronze piece with a chronograph complication, the Legacy Burgundy Edition ($639) for those drawn to a limited run of 1,000 pieces with moonphase, and the Genuine Brown Leather Strap ($58) for upgrading any of these on the wrist. Every model runs on a genuine hand-wound Seagull movement (ST19, ST1901, or ST1908), a mechanical caliber family with roots in the original 1963 Chinese Air Force chronograph. All orders ship with a 2-year warranty and no added import taxes. Below, the four items are compared by price, materials, and who each one suits best.
Air Force Edition 1963 Seagull Movement | 38mm
$385$465seagull1963.comPros:
This chronograph reproduces the original 1963 Air Force design in a 38mm, 316L stainless steel case powered by the hand-wound Seagull ST19 movement, with 21 jewels and a 21,600 BPH beat rate. The compact proportions (12.7mm thick, 47mm lug-to-lug) suit entry-level mechanical watch buyers as well as seasoned collectors who prefer smaller vintage sizing. Reviewers describe it as "a lot of character for the price" among heritage-style chronographs. It ships on a green textile NATO strap, and buyers wanting a dressier look may want to pair it with a leather strap separately.
Highlights:
- Movement: Seagull ST19 hand-winding, 21 jewels, 21,600 BPH
- Water resistance: 5 ATM
- Case thickness: 12.70mm, lug width 18mm
- Available in Acrylic or Sapphire crystal, with or without swan neck regulator
- Pull-out crown, 316L stainless steel case
1963 Icon II - Green
$616seagull1963.comPros:
The Icon II Green is a numbered-edition chronograph built around the Seagull ST1901 manual-wind column wheel movement, 21 jewels, 48-hour power reserve. Its CuSn8 bronze case develops a natural patina with wear, while the sunburst green dial with rose gold indices and Super-LumiNova hands suits collectors who want a piece distinct from standard steel models. The sapphire exhibition caseback lets owners view the column wheel chronograph architecture in motion. It currently includes a free Collector's Archive Book while supplies last. Buyers who dislike evolving patina finishes should consider a steel model instead.
Highlights:
- Movement: Seagull ST1901 manual-wind chronograph, 21 jewels, 21,600 BPH
- Case: CuSn8 bronze, 40mm diameter, 12.7mm thick
- Crystal: double-domed box sapphire front, sapphire exhibition caseback
- Water resistance: 10 ATM
- Individually numbered edition with Blue Swan Neck regulator
Legacy Burgundy Edition | 1963 | Moonphase
$639seagull1963.comPros:
Limited to 1,000 individually numbered pieces, the Legacy Burgundy Edition pairs the Seagull ST1908 manual-wind chronograph movement with a 29.5-day mechanical moonphase display, a complication rarely found at this price point. The 40mm polished 316L stainless steel case, wine-red leather strap, and domed sapphire crystal give it a more formal, restrained character than the Air Force or Icon lines. It suits buyers who want understated vintage styling rather than bold color. One reviewer called it "the kind of watch that doesn't need to shout." Stock is already under 50 pieces, so sizing and availability may be limited.
Highlights:
- Movement: Seagull ST1908 hand-winding chronograph, 21 jewels, 21,600 BPH
- Power reserve: 42 hours
- Case: 316L stainless steel, 40mm diameter, 12.7mm thick
- Dial: convex burgundy sunburst with polished pin-capped hands
- Limited, individually numbered edition with free Collector's Archive
Genuine Brown Leather Strap
$58$68seagull1963.comPros:
This full-grain cowhide leather strap comes in three widths (18mm, 20mm, 22mm) sized to match the 38mm, 40mm, and 42mm Seagull 1963 watch cases. The quick-release spring bars let owners switch straps without specialized tools, making it practical for rotating between the NATO strap and a dressier leather option. The warm brown tone pairs well with gold-accented dials like the Air Force and Legacy editions. It is a straightforward accessory rather than a statement piece, best suited to those who already own a compatible case size.
Highlights:
- Material: full-grain cowhide leather
- Sizes: 18mm, 20mm, 22mm
- Fitting: quick-release spring bars, tool-free installation
- Matches 38mm, 40mm, and 42mm Seagull 1963 cases
Final Thoughts
Shoppers comparing mechanical chronographs from specialty retailers often pay $800 to $1,200 for an ST1901 or ST1908 movement; Seagull's lineup here runs roughly $385 to $639, a noticeable gap for the same genuine movement family. Collectors chasing limited numbers should prioritize the Icon II or Legacy Burgundy before stock runs out, while first-time mechanical watch buyers may find the Air Force Edition the easier, lower-risk entry point. Anyone already owning a Seagull 1963 case can round out the purchase with the leather strap.