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Ajwain Watches · Sholavaram

Ajwain Watches Sholavaram III

Chronograph

$395Some sold out

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-lug
47mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
50m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Seagull ST1901
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
45h

Seagull

Seagull's hand-wound column-wheel chronograph movement descended from the Venus 175 via the Tianjin factory's acquisition of tooling and plans in the 1960s. It is one of very few column-wheel chronographs available at budget prices, making mechanical chronograph ownership accessible to enthusiasts on any budget. The characteristic column wheel provides a crisper pusher feel than cam-actuated alternatives, and the movement has developed a cult following in the watch community.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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5 colorways

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The Ajwain Watches Sholavaram III is praised for its black enamel dial with gold indices and the visually appealing Seagull ST1901 movement, noted for its swan neck regulator. Owners find the 40mm case wearable. Some owners contrast the Seagull movement unfavorably with Japanese Miyota movements, citing perceived differences in quality. One owner prefers the original white dial for its applied indices, finding the alternative dial's indices to be printed. On balance, owners value the Sholavaram III for its distinctive dial and movement finishing at its price point.

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