Industry Watch Headquarters Guangzhou, China | Founded 2005 Owner Xiao Jian Hong | |
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Products Mechanical watches, mechanical watch parts | ||
Parnis is a watch brand sold primarily in Europe and the United States. Xiao Jian Hong of Guangzhou, China owns the trademarks and all trading companies associated with the brand. Suntime Watch Company markets the Parnis brand through regional distributors, while Pa Jie markets to large clients and customers wanting to outsource watch production. The manufacturing facility is in Tong De Wei, Guangzhou.
Parnis uses Seagull movements in their popular models. With the exception of its domestic sellers in China, the company sells its products on-line through eBay, Amazon, DHGate,and indie websites Daji Watch, Parnis.com, and Parnis Watch Station. Mr. Xiao Jian Hong began his business on 01 Aug 2005 on eBay.
Parnis designs their watches, contracts for the parts, assembles the watches and plans quality control. The manufacturing facility in Tong De Wei, Guangzhou assembles parts from various vendors. Fu Yuan Xin Watch Product Factory manufacturers the cases and movements are furnished by Sea-Gull, Miyota and Dixmont.
Parnis uses 316L marine grade stainless steel cases made with conventional machine processes instead of metal injection molding. As a result, Parnis cases have the tensile strength of competitive watch brands. For example, only Rolex exceeds the 316L standard with its use of 904 grade stainless steel. Rolex's closest competitor, Omega, uses 316L marine grade stainless steel. A majority of stainless steel watches follow the 304 standard, which are anti-magnetic, but lack the tensile strength required for use in high pressure environments.
The company has a unique distribution system. It wholesales watches and parts to its distributors, while providing services of a fulfillment house. Supply chain management professionals call this drop shipping.
Parnis does not maintain traditional brick and mortar stores or boutiques; however, you can find shops in manufacturers' outlets like the Guangzhou Watches Wholesale Market where Suntime Watch Co. Ltd, does maintain a mall store). It's located at Shop A026, NO. 61, West Station Road (ZhanXi Road), Guangzhou, China.