A master's brushstroke, farming wisdom re-emerges on the wrist: AHCI member Ma Xushu unveils the "Four Seasons China Calendar Watch Generation II" at the "Danchen Tiangong" exhibition in Beijing.

Ma Xushu, the first official member from mainland China of the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI) and a Chinese master watchmaker, has confirmed his participation in the "Imperial Splendour" exhibition showcasing Chinese imperial aesthetics and contemporary craftsmanship for global outreach in Beijing. During the exhibition, Master Ma Xushu will be present in person and will unveil his significant masterpiece representing the pinnacle of complex watchmaking in China – the "Full Lunar Calendar (Second Generation)" timepiece.

Master Ma Xushu, originally from Kunming, Yunnan, has previously won gold and special awards at the Chinese Watch Design Competition for his highly complex tourbillon creations such as "Kunming No.1" and "Beijing Starry Sky." As a pioneer in seamlessly integrating traditional Eastern culture with cutting-edge complex mechanical structures, Ma Xushu's participation in this exhibition will showcase to the world the results of the collision between ancient Eastern temporal philosophy and contemporary high-complication watchmaking technology.

Key Selling Points of the "Full Lunar Calendar (Second Generation)"

Unlike Western perpetual calendars that record the Gregorian calendar, Ma Xushu's "Full Lunar Calendar (Second Generation)" is a "complex Chinese calendar timepiece" truly tailored for traditional Chinese agricultural wisdom and ancient daily routines. The piece foregoes the intricate Heavenly Stems, Earthly Branches, and zodiac signs, focusing instead on the four seasons' solar terms and the daily temporal evolution:

• Comprehensive Chinese Calendar Display and Self-Developed Gearing System: Through the master's self-developed, original gearing mechanism, various functions such as the twelve Chinese hourly divisions, twenty-four solar terms (including Lichun, Qingming, Guyu, and the four seasons display), lunar date, moon phase, and sunrise/sunset are integrated onto a single dial. This precisely presents the seasonal changes and agricultural time nodes followed by ancient Chinese, truly an "Eastern philosophical high-complication perpetual calendar."
• Second Generation Upgrade: Pioneering 24-Hour Ring, Sunrise/Sunset, and "Wu Geng" Indications: In this second-generation creation, Ma Xushu specifically added a 24-hour scale ring outside the twelve Chinese hourly divisions, subtly incorporating sunrise and sunset time indications as well as the ancient Chinese night-time counting concept – the "Geng Dian (Wu Geng)" display. From "Yi Geng," three quarters after sunset, to "Wu Geng," three quarters before sunrise, this display dynamically evolves with the changing length of day and night throughout the seasons, perfectly replicating the traditional Chinese night-time counting method in mechanical form.
• Master-Level Handcraftsmanship and Unique Collectible Value: As a work by an official AHCI member, the entire timepiece showcases Master Ma Xushu's decades of profound expertise in repairing and developing complex components. It is priced at 13,500 Swiss Francs (tax included). Within its 41mm stainless steel case lies top-tier hand-engraving and painting craftsmanship, making it the ultimate embodiment of Eastern humanistic sentiment and mechanical aesthetics.

Engaging Contemporary Craftsmanship Aesthetics with Eastern Calendar Wisdom

From observing the sun, moon, and stars to organizing daily routines and seasonal farming, the "Full Lunar Calendar (Second Generation)" is not just an exceptionally functional mechanical timepiece but also an epic of Eastern culture worn on the wrist.

By participating in the "Imperial Splendour" exhibition showcasing Chinese imperial aesthetics and contemporary craftsmanship for global outreach, Master Ma Xushu and his work will demonstrate to watch collectors and cultural enthusiasts both at home and abroad the Chinese master watchmaker's unique understanding of traditional Eastern temporal patterns and formidable technical prowess. We cordially invite all watch enthusiasts to visit the exhibition and experience this mechanical art masterpiece, imbued with ancient Chinese wisdom, up close.