[SSails]

Hello! For my first WUS post I'd like to get some extra information on this watch:

-SeaGull USA

When I first saw the watch Tissot's Le Locle came to mind, and after further research I found that Tissot has indeed helped SeaGull with watch design and that this particular watch is inspired by the Le Locle. I think it looks very nice and most everything I've read about it has been positive, so unless I am able to find an automatic with similar styling, size, and affordability, I will most likely buy it in the near future. I would love to get the Le Locle but being a beginner watch enthusiast (dont have many watches and dont know a lot either) my budget does not extend even to 400 usd

So here are my questions:

1) Can anybody attest to this watch being 9.5 mm in thickness? Pictures I have seen online make it look larger than that.
2) How many ticks does the second hand make in a second? I know some watches make 6 ticks/s but after watching this vid I'm not sure, but it appears to be 5 or 6 to me. Seagull M 186 R Watch Review - YouTube
3) Will the strap fit my small wrists? ~6.5-7 in
4) While the Le Locle has a silver face, the description of the M186R says white. What material does SeaGull use for this watch's face? White plastic or something a tad more classy?

Those are the main things I'm curious of. If anybody would like to add any general insights I would gladly welcome them as I am, as I said, very new to mechanical watches/watch movements.

Thanks!

 

[portauto]

Hi SSails, welcome to the forums! Where did you read about Sea-Gull collaborating with Tissot? A 38mm watch will be a perfect fit for your wrist size. I believe the Sea-Gull ST16 is 21,600 bph (6 bps), much like the Miyota it is based on.

You can find the watch a little cheaper through this site. He's also on eBay as trusthonestman. Sea-Gull M186S Automatic Designer Watch Seagull

Kindest Regards,
Portauto

 

[SSails]

Hi SSails, welcome to the forums! Where did you read about Sea-Gull collaborating with Tissot? A 38mm watch will be a perfect fit for your wrist size. I believe the Sea-Gull ST16 is 21,600 bph (6 bps), much like the Miyota it is based on.

Thanks for the reply!
I remember reading yesterday about Tissot's work with Sea Gull either directly from a WUS members post (hearsay) or from an interview with the Sea Gull president or representative. Either way its hard to deny the resemblance between the two watches!

I agree with you on the size issue, and am actually wearing a 38 mm at the moment. The reason I ask about case thickness is because I prefer a slimmer watch that does not stick out from the wrist so much. 9.5 mm should work, but any thicker and I might have to reconsider!

 

[Chascomm]

I'd also be interested to find out more about any claim of Tissot and Sea-Gull working together.

 

[SSails]

This is the interview:Tianjin Sea-Gull Watch | Europa Star Magazine
However in it there is no mention of Tissot. I do remember reading about Tissot designers working with Sea Gull somewhere around here, but alas have no way to back those claims up.

 

[Pawl_Buster]

I'd also be interested to find out more about any claim of Tissot and Sea-Gull working together.

Sounds a lot like Invicta working with Seiko :-d