Common Chinese Factory Codes on Movements..

[daytona4me]

Found this post on WUS, I've looked for a hand full of these so hopefully it will benefit others.

Factory codes are often found on standard movements made by various factories. Here is a list of some common ones:

ZSH, Shanghai Watch Factory.
ZBJ, Beijing Watch Factory,
ZHQ, Hongqi Watch Factory,
ZFL, Fenglei Watch Factory,
ZTJ, Tianjin Watch Factory,
ZLN, Liaonin Watch Factory,
ZSY, Shenyang Watch Factory,
ZCQ, Chongqing Watch Factory,
ZNC, Nanchang Watch Factory,
ZNN, Nanning Watch Factory,
ZGZ, Guangzhou Watch Factory,
ZSE, Shanghai Nr.2 Watch Factory,
ZBE, Beijing Nr.2 Watch Factory,
ZSZ, Suzhou Watch Factory,
ZLC, Liaocheng Watch Factory,
ZQD, Qingdao Watch Factory,
ZYT, Yantai Watch Factory,
ZLY, Luoyang Watch Factory,
ZHZ, Hangzhou Watch Factory,
ZJL, Jilin Watch Factory,
ZWH, Wuhan Watch Factory,
ZJS, Shijiazhuang Watch Factory,
ZHE, Hairbin Watch Factory.

 

[doctorron]

Knowing these codes could change the way we collect watches. Lets face it, not know how to get these codes prevents us from servicing our watches correctly.

 

[offshore]

Thanks G, Filed in my "book of knowledge"
Offshore

 

[triple-d]

Damn...........good info, or at least interesting!!

 

[R2D4]

Knowing these codes could change the way we collect watches. Lets face it, not know how to get these codes prevents us from servicing our watches correctly.

I couldn't agree more Doc. It will also determine how many versions of the same rep are out there or at the very least help us determine which is better form each dealer. Great info! Thanks D4M!