The SN2 movement was developed by Nanjing Watch Factory in the 1960s and was produced for many years after. It’s a low-cost, low-grade movement known for its durability and long power reserve. Nanjing manufactured a 9-jewel version, but three other factories made their own variants, usually upgraded with a higher jewel count. Jieyang Watch Factory in Guangdong was one of these factories. It made 11- and 17-jewel upgrades.

This Kuihua (sunflower), a product of Jieyang, has an 11-jewel SN2 movement.









While wearing the Kuihua today, I noticed it ticks very loudly. It might be the loudest movement in my collection.

(More to come...)