2025 Seagull 1963 Legacy Edition Moonphase Limited 40mm

Here we have a 2025 Seagull 1963 Legacy Edition Moonphase Limited 40mm. This reference is part of a limited production run of only 1500 pieces worldwide. This watch's design draws inspiration from the historic Project d304 military aviation chronographs commissioned for China's air force pilots in 1963, seamlessly integrating a romantic celestial complication into the classic tactical layout. The 40mm 316L stainless steel case curves over your wrist, featuring high-polished surfaces and elegantly tapered lugs that faithfully honour the mid-century silhouette. An exceptionally compact lug-to-lug length of 45.5mm ensures a remarkably snug fit, while a case thickness of 14.5mm accommodates its complex mechanical layering, delivering a commanding, robust wrist presence. Down the right side, traditional pump chronograph pushers flank a signed crown in the centre. The characteristic fixed stainless steel bezel is highly polished, framing a double-domed box sapphire crystal that delivers charming, vintage-style edge distortions while providing modern scratch resistance. The boxed sapphire crystal, treated with an anti-reflective coating on the inside, is set above a rich, matte cream dial that mirrors the patinated tone of the original 1960s military prototypes. A clean outer minute track is precisely marked, complemented by applied gold-toned Arabic numerals and sharp triangular hour indexes. Balancing complexity with legibility, the dial layout features four perfectly balanced focal points. At 3 o’clock, a recessed 30-minute chronograph register tracks elapsed time with a dark blue hand; at 9 o’clock, a matching small seconds register handles the running time. A true mechanical moonphase indicator sits elegantly above 6 o'clock, showcasing a moon and stars sweeping across a deep blue sky. The central hour and minute hands are finished in a stark, contrasting blue, enlivened by a vibrant red tapered central chronograph hand. At noon, the iconic red-bordered gold aviation star sits proudly below the date ring. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back reveals a mesmerising mechanical landscape. Inside beats the Manually Wound Seagull Cal. ST1908, a sophisticated column-wheel calibre directly descended from the historic mid-century Swiss Venus movements. Beautifully visible through the sapphire window, this 22-jewel calibre operates at 21,600 vibrations per hour and features bright blue steel screws, a column-wheel mechanism for tactile pusher feedback. The watch comes paired with a premium 20mm brown genuine leather strap featuring a signed stainless steel buckle. The watch comes complete with its special Legacy Edition presentation box, UV torch and paperwork.