According to multiple 2025 industry reports from the China Horologe Association, Huajing Industry Research Institute, and CNPP brand rankings, China remains the world’s largest watch manufacturing hub, contributing over 30% of global watch production.
Chinese watch manufacturers dominate the mid-to-entry market while rapidly advancing in mechanical movement R&D, large-scale OEM/ODM production, and export capabilities. In 2024 alone, the domestic output value of China’s watch industry exceeded RMB 60 billion, with exports accounting for roughly 25% of global supply.
The following list ranks China’s top watch manufacturers based on production scale, market influence, technical innovation, and export performance.
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1. Tianjin Seagull Watch Group
Founded in 1955, Tianjin Seagull Watch Group is widely recognized as the backbone of China’s mechanical watch industry. It is the only domestic manufacturer to fully master ultra-complicated watchmaking technologies, including tourbillons, minute repeaters, and perpetual calendars.
Seagull’s annual mechanical movement output exceeds 6 million units, accounting for nearly half of China’s total production.
2. FIYTA Precision Technology
Established in Shenzhen in 1987, FIYTA is the first publicly listed watch company in China. It operates a fully integrated R&D, manufacturing, and retail system.
Beyond its flagship brand, FIYTA supports multiple sub-brands and OEM projects, covering mechanical watches, quartz watches, and smart wearables.
3. Rossini Watch
Founded in 1984 in Zhuhai, Rossini is one of Asia’s largest finished watch producers. The company maintains advanced design and testing facilities and produces over one million watches annually.
4. TIANWANG Watch
TIANWANG, established in 1988, follows a factory-direct supply model with in-house manufacturing. Its product range spans quartz and mechanical watches for both domestic and overseas distributors.
5. EBOHR Watch
EBOHR focuses on scalable mass production, with annual output exceeding 5 million units. Its automated assembly lines and advanced PLM/ERP systems make it a strong OEM partner for global brands.
6. RARONE Watch
RARONE specializes in high-volume, cost-effective watch manufacturing, particularly for business and sport styles. The company exports to over 30 countries and holds more than 100 technical patents.
7. Shanghai Watch
Established in 1955, Shanghai Watch is known for its heritage collections and mechanical expertise. In addition to finished watches, it supplies movement components to the broader watch industry.
8. Beijing Watch Factory
Founded in 1958 and now part of the FIYTA Group, Beijing Watch Factory is well-regarded for high-complexity mechanical movements, including tourbillons used in premium custom orders.
9. POSCER Watch
As part of the Ruihui Group, POSCER focuses on OEM/ODM production for overseas private labels, particularly integrated case-and-bracelet designs for business and sport watches.
10. RSWATCHLTD – OEM & ODM Watch Manufacturer
RSWATCHLTD is a professional China-based watch manufacturer specializing in OEM and ODM watch production for global wholesalers, distributors, and private labels.
With over a decade of manufacturing experience, RSWATCHLTD offers a wide product range including mechanical watches, quartz watches, skeleton designs, and customized watch solutions for men and unisex markets.
One of RSWATCHLTD key advantages lies in its flexible supply chain and in-house assembly capability, allowing clients to reduce sourcing costs while maintaining stable quality.
RSWATCHLTD supports low MOQ orders, custom dial and case designs, logo branding, packaging solutions, and full export services—making it an ideal long-term partner for watch brands and wholesale buyers.
Conclusion: Why Global Buyers Choose Chinese Watch Manufacturers
The perception of Chinese watches has evolved dramatically. Today, China is not only the largest watch producer in the world but also a driving force behind innovation, efficiency, and value-driven manufacturing.
From heritage brands like Seagull, Shanghai, and Beijing Watch to modern OEM-focused manufacturers like RSWATCHLTD, China offers complete solutions for brands seeking reliable quality, competitive pricing, and scalable production.
If you are looking for a trusted OEM & ODM watch supplier for your next collection, RSWATCHLTD provides the manufacturing strength, customization flexibility, and export experience to support your growth.
