Special PLA Military Watch 中華人民共和國“八一”建軍紀念錶

中華人民共和國“八一”建軍紀念錶. 

Overview of the 鋼鐵長城 PLA Military Watch

Manufacturer: Seagull Factory

Original Release: 1988 (with reissues later)

Significance: Commemorates the "八一" Army Day, marking the anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Dial Design:

Features red print reading "钢铁紅城," symbolizing the army as a "Great Wall" made of steel.

Includes a prominent red star, marking the date "八一" (1st of August), important for its historical significance.

Variations: There are two versions of the watch, with slight differences in the second hands.

This watch not only serves as a timepiece but also as a piece of history, reflecting the pride of the PLA and its symbolic connections to strength and resilience.

钢铁长城”象征着中国共产党

带领全国人民崇尚正义、不畏强暴的钢铁意志，体现了中华民族在面对霸权主义时不屈不挠的精神。这一象征意义不仅体现在历

史的长城上，更在现代的国际舞台上，展示了中国坚定不移的立场和强大的国防实力。1 2在历史和文化背景下，长城作为中华民族的精神象征，代表着团结、坚韧和自强不息的精神。长城不仅是古代的军事防御工程，更是中华民族不屈不挠、众志成城精神的象征。它跨越了数千年的历史，见证了中华民族的奋斗和坚韧。

在现代语境中，“钢铁长城”被用来形容中国的国防力量和国际地位，象征着中国在面对外部挑战时的坚定立场和强大能力。这种象征意义不仅在国内引发了强烈的爱国热情，也在国际上展示了中国的强大和不可动摇的决心。