Top 10 Watch Manufacturers in China

China's Top 10 Watch Manufacturers: the finest watches were assumed to come only from Switzerland. Today, that assumption is outdated.

China has quietly become the undisputed global leader in watch manufacturing — producing more than 30% of all watches sold worldwide — while dramatically raising the bar on quality, precision, and design Chinese watchmakers now deliver movements and finishing that rival or surpass many Swiss brands in the same price range, often at 1/5 to 1/10 the cost.

In this article, we spotlight China's top 10 watch manufacturers — the brands that are driving this horological revolution and proving that exceptional timepieces no longer require a Swiss postcode or a five-figure price tag.

Rank	Manufacturer (Chinese/English)	Founded	Key Highlights
1	天津海鸥 (Tianjin Seagull Watch Group)	1955	World’s largest mechanical movement maker; in-house ST19/ST21 movements; >5 million units/year; tourbillon leader; 40% of China’s watch exports.
2	飞亚达 (FIYTA Precision Technology Co., Ltd.)	1987	China’s only listed watch company; vertically integrated R&D-production-sales; aerospace series; ¥4+ billion revenue (2024); 16% domestic market share.
3	罗西尼 (Rossini Watch Co., Ltd.)	1984	Haidian Group subsidiary; ultra-thin ceramic watches; ceramic square series; >10 million units/year; mid-range fashion focus.
4	天王表 (TIANWANG Watch Co., Ltd.)	1988	Hong Kong Shijibao Group subsidiary; high-tech enterprise; crown logo; >8 million units/year; strong e-commerce and marketing.
5	依波 (EBOHR Watch Co., Ltd.)	1991	Guancheng Jewelry Group subsidiary; premium watches; precious metal integration; >5 million units/year; Eastern aesthetic design.
6	雷诺 (RARONE Watch Co., Ltd.)	1988	China Horologe Association executive member; full R&D-production-sales chain; >6 million units/year; frequent at global fairs; exports to Middle East/Europe.
7	上海表 (Shanghai Watch Co., Ltd.)	1955	State-level enterprise; “China Time-honored Brand”; commemorative/gift watches; in-house movements; >3 million units/year.
8	北京手表 (Beijing Watch Factory)	1952	Legacy state-owned brand; blends tradition and modern tech; >2 million units/year; military background; complex mechanical functions.
9	宝时捷 (POSCER Watch Co., Ltd.)	1991	Ruihui Watch subsidiary; integrated case/bracelet production; utility-focused; >4 million units/year; major OEM supplier.
10	格雅 (GEYA Watch Co., Ltd.)	1993	Diversified watch maker; youthful fashion; >3 million units/year; plum-orchid-bamboo-chrysanthemum Chinese-style series; e-commerce leader.

1.Tianjin Seagull Watch Group

The operating entity of Sea-Gull is Tianjin Sea-Gull Watch Group, a pioneer and leader in China’s watchmaking industry. Its predecessor, Tianjin Watch Factory, was founded in 1955.

Top-tier technical capabilities: Sea-Gull is the only brand in China that has mastered the “three-in-one” ultra-complicated watchmaking technologies—tourbillon, minute repeater, and perpetual calendar. In 2005, it independently developed China’s first tourbillon mechanical watch. It later launched double-tourbillon watches, minute repeater watches, and more. Today, its annual mechanical movement production accounts for 50% of the national total, with a capacity of 6 million pcs per year.

2.FIYTA Precision Technology Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1987 in Shenzhen, FIYTA is the first listed company in China’s watch industry. It has a complete R&D and manufacturing system. In addition to its main brand, FIYTA supplies through multiple sub-brands and retail channels. Its production base supports large-scale manufacturing of high-end mechanical watches, smart wearables, and other diversified categories.

3.Rossini Watch Co., Ltd.

Founded in Zhuhai in 1984, Rossini is one of Asia’s leading watch enterprises. It operates an advanced watch R&D and design center, producing and selling over a million finished watches annually. Its supply covers the full range of its in-house branded watches.

4.TIANWANG Watch Co., Ltd.

Tian Wang is a Shenzhen-based enterprise established in 1988. It operates under a one-stop factory-direct supply model. With its own production facilities, it supplies a stable range of quartz and mechanical watches, covering distributors of all levels and various online and offline retail channels.

5. EBOHR Watch Co., Ltd.

Production Capacity: >5 million units annually (quartz, mechanical, and jewelry watches); scalable for OEM with advanced PLM/ERP systems for 3D CATIA design and automated assembly lines.

6. RARONE Watch Co., Ltd.

RARONE, under Shenzhen Rarone Watch Industry Co., Ltd., is a go-to for cost-effective, high-volume production with a nod to innovative materials like tungsten steel. As a China Horologe Association executive member, it's procurement-friendly for buyers targeting business-classic or sporty lines, with strong export infrastructure to 30+ countries (e.g., U.S., Dubai). Its OEM edge lies in rapid iteration—over 100 patents enable quick adaptations for private labels, and participation in Baselworld/Munich fairs signals reliability for international deals.

7. Shanghai Watch Co., Ltd.

Established in 1955, Shanghai Watch is now part of the Hancheng Watch Group. The brand has mastered complex movement design and manufacturing capabilities and built a complete production system. It not only supplies finished watches for its own collections—such as the Heritage and Metropolis series—but also provides movement-related components and support to the watchmaking industry.

8. Beijing Watch

Founded in 1958 and currently under the FIYTA Group, Beijing Watch possesses the capability to independently manufacture high-complexity mechanical movements. Its production base supplies its own collections—such as the “Qianfeng” and “Beihai” series—and is also able to undertake batch production for high-end custom orders. Its tourbillon movements and related products are widely supplied to premium distribution channels.

9. POSCER Watch Co., Ltd.

As a subsidiary of the Ruihui Group, it excels in OEM/ODM for global private labels, particularly in integrated case/bracelet production for utility-driven models (e.g., business chronographs and sports hybrids).

10. JC Timepieces co. ltd

Minber has been producing watches since 1988, focusing on fashionable, high-value timepieces. The product line is mainly men’s watches, with some unisex models, covering skeleton mechanical watches, quartz watches, and more. The “Earth Series” skeleton automatic mechanical watch is one of its signature designs.

The brand uses many self-developed movements, offering affordable pricing.

Its biggest advantage: Minber owns its own mechanical movement factory, supplying more than 10 types of mechanical movements. This allows customers to save around 20% in cost on average. OEM and ODM customization services are also available.

▲ One-stop automatic watch customization service

Conclusion: The Future of Horology Is Already on Your Wrist

The era of automatically dismissing Chinese watches as “cheap copies” is over. Today, China doesn’t just produce the majority of the world’s watches — it produces many of the very best watches available at any price. From in-house tourbillons that cost less than a mid-tier Swiss dress watch to ultra-reliable divers and chronographs that outperform brands charging five times more, Chinese manufacturers have rewritten the rules of value in fine watchmaking.

Seagull, Beijing, Shanghai, Rossini, Tianjin Seagull, Fiyta, Peacock and the new wave of microbrands have collectively proven that exceptional craftsmanship, genuine innovation, and honest pricing can coexist. These are not “alternatives” — they are the new standard that Swiss brands now have to measure themselves against.

Visit Minber official store today and discover why serious collectors are making the switch.