Hand Finishing

How a Bespoke Swiss Watch Movement Is Made: Precision Machining, Gentian Wood and the Double Assembly

Creating a bespoke Swiss watch movement involves a meticulous blend of high-precision machining, achieving tolerances of around 0.005 millimeters, and extensive artisanal hand-finishing. Key techniques like anglage, the use of traditional materials like gentian wood, and a unique double assembly process define the exceptional quality and value of these timepieces.