Chinese-Style Relationships: Everyone Has Such a Fine Watch

　　Relationships can be said to be the most complex connections in society today; regardless of the country or region, relationships connect people with one another. Relationships are a highly important element of culture, and in no country are Chinese-style relationships more profound. The recently popular TV drama "Chinese Style Relationship" presents us with this abstract concept, showing that maintaining relationships between people is no easy task.

　　The reason this TV drama is so popular is that it boldly attempts to dissect the deeply rooted relationship issues around us: family relationships, kinship, work relationships, business relationships, and so on. These relationships are closely linked to our daily lives. Harmonious relationships enable us to draw on each other's strengths for mutual development, and those who are good at navigating relationships also happen to wear such fine watches.

　　The Returnee Designer — Jiang Yinan

　　Ma Yili is perhaps familiar to many, having starred in numerous urban TV dramas. In this series, she plays a returnee architectural designer, portraying the image of an elite woman. To fulfil her grandfather's regret, she wants to build an apartment building for the elderly so they can be cared for in their old age. Of course, one person's ability is limited, so she naturally needs to find partners. In the process of searching for partners, Jiang Yinan experiences emotional betrayal before finding her true home once again.

　　The watch worn in the drama is aRolex GMT-Master watch 116710, with a 40 mm case diameter and a precious metal bracelet. Even a man with slightly slender wrists would find it heavy, let alone a Shanghai woman with delicate arms. However, perhaps only an elite woman with such a powerful presence as Ma Yili can pull it off.

　　The Greed-Driven Businessman — Luo Shifeng

　　There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests, and relationships and personal favours seem far too fragile in the face of interest. How many brothers and friends have parted ways due to conflicts of interest? In this drama, Luo Shifeng plays a wealthy businessman. He rarely takes action, but when he does, it is extraordinary. Naturally, the watch on his wrist is not simple either. On many occasions, the timepiece worn by Luo Shifeng is aVacheron Constantin Patrimony watch, which houses the Cal.1400 manual-winding movement. The movement thickness is only 2.6 mm, and the watch thickness is just 6.79 mm. It is simple and understated, yet highly expressive of the taste of mechanical watches, with a two-hand design that is calm and refined. Putting aside Luo Shifeng's self-serving mentality, solely from the perspective of his status and taste, this timepiece is indeed very suitable for him.

　　The Nouveau Riche — Brother Hao

　　I do not know if it is a rule, but every TV drama seems to have an upstart or nouveau riche character, sometimes even with a bit of a mob boss vibe. Fortunately, he has no underworld background; he simply struck gold by opening a mine. He is a man who values loyalty and has a strong sense of camaraderie. Compared to the other businessman, Luo Shifeng, the wealthy Jin is open and upright, and what he wears in the drama is also the favourite of the nouveau riche, a gold Rolex. This model isRolex Datejust 116233G, featuring a champagne dial with diamond hour markers.

Because there was no brand sponsorship, the watches worn by these actors should be their own. Just like the opening scene of the drama, Chinese-style relationships start at the dinner table, and the final summary given by Ma Yili is: "Chinese-style relationships are the connection of emotion and human nature in China for thousands of years." What do you think?