ZBIOLAND confirms its participation in the "Celestial Splendor" Exhibition of Chinese Court Aesthetics and Contemporary Design for Global Showcase, presenting two significant GPHG-nominated works.
Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair, September 2, 2026 – ZBL, a new high-end watch brand founded in 2021 in China, has rapidly emerged in the watch industry both domestically and internationally with its sci-fi avant-garde industrial aesthetics and ultimate mechanical exploration spirit. This time, participating in the "Dan Chen Tian Gong" event in Beijing, ZBL will showcase two core masterpieces that represent the hard power and innovative thinking of contemporary independent watchmaking in China: "Barcelona" and "Radial Engine SL."
Analysis of the Dual Core Highlights of the Exhibited Works
1. A Milestone in High Watchmaking: Gauss Series "Barcelona"

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- Independent Core, Breaking Through Research and Development: Equipped with ZBL's first exclusive in-house movement – the 961 manual winding skeleton movement – developed over four years and six iterations. The "961" codename embodies the brand's spirit: 9th original design (9), 6 ultimate architectural iterations (6), and the brand's first exclusive in-house developed movement (1).
- Ultimate Slimness and Ergonomics: The case is made of grade 5 aerospace titanium, with a thickness of only 4.8 mm. Combined with a skeletonized dial and an exclusive honeycomb rubber strap, it perfectly blends minimalist industrial geometry with a lightweight wearing experience.
- Practical Functions and Independent Collection Value: Offers 40 hours of power reserve, dual time zone display, and power reserve display. It implements a unique "one movement, one watch" pairing, showcasing extreme original watch collection value.
2. World War II Aviation Mechanical Aesthetics: Engine Series "Radial Engine SL"


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- Hardcore Historical Reproduction and Light and Shadow Aesthetics: Design inspiration comes from World War II five-cylinder radial aircraft engines, directly translating the crankshaft and five-cylinder radial piston structure to the titanium dial, complemented by a colorful coating process to recreate the refracted light and heat waves when the engine is running at full speed.
- Original Double-Sided Timepiece Structure: The front presents extreme mechanical art, while the back provides practical and high-clarity time reading, offering a "one side for appreciation, one side for practicality" immersive dual wearing experience.
- Versatile Styling Scene Switching: Equipped with the brand's patented quick-release lug system, it comes with a strap and buckle component, allowing free switching between various forms such as wrist wear, pocket watch suspension, and clothing accessory, breaking the traditional boundaries of wristwatches.
Contemporary Craftsmanship Going Global: Communicating with the World through Chinese Mechanical Language
From the deep refinement of independent high-end movements in "Barcelona" to the pioneering exploration of cross-border mechanical aesthetics and multi-scenario forms in "Radial Engine SL," ZBL is redefining the market's perception of Chinese watchmaking with its unconventional design language and solid, hardcore technology.
This participation in the "Dan Chen Tian Gong" exhibition, showcasing Chinese court aesthetics and contemporary craftsmanship going global, is not only an important appearance for ZBL to combine avant-garde mechanical aesthetics with the strength of contemporary Eastern craftsmanship, but also demonstrates the determination of new Chinese watch brands to bravely step onto the international stage and speak to the world with original mechanical language. We welcome watch collectors and mechanical aesthetics enthusiasts to visit the exhibition and experience the avant-garde mechanical charm brought by ZBL up close.