Extreme close-up watchmaker hands holding movement components tweezers, black workshop background, deep shadows dramatic rim light

The Art of Watchmaking

Savoir-FaireWithout Compromise

Detailed engineering drawings for watch movement, technical pencil sketches on tracing paper, dark desk

18–24 months

Stage

Movement Design

Each calibre begins as a concept drawing. Our chief horologist, Étienne Moreau, personally approves every gear ratio and spring tension before a single component is machined. We employ 3D simulation for 12 months before cutting the first prototype.

CNC machining center precision metal cutting watch components, sparks, industrial dark environment

3–4 months

Stage

Component Machining

Components are machined from solid blocks of German silver, gold, and titanium on 5-axis CNC centres with tolerances of ±2 microns. Each piece is inspected under 40× magnification before proceeding.

Watchmaker hand polishing movement bridge under microscope, extreme detail, warm bench light dark background

6–8 weeks per piece

Stage

Hand Finishing

Anglage — the bevelling and polishing of every edge — is performed entirely by hand. A single bridge may require 40 hours of work. Our artisans use wooden sticks tipped with diamantine paste, a technique unchanged since 1820.

Enamel dial creation kiln furnace glowing orange, artisan hands with ceramic tools, dark workshop

4–6 weeks

Stage

Dial Creation

Grand feu enamel dials are produced in our dedicated enamel studio. Eight layers are applied and kiln-fired at 850°C, with 72 hours of cooling between each layer. Rejection rate: 60%.

2,847

Hours per Timepiece

Average across all references

312

Individual Components

In our most complex calibre

Master Artisans

Each specialising in one discipline

60%

Dial Rejection Rate

Only perfection leaves the atelier

Tour the Atelier

Qualified collectors may arrange a private visit to our Geneva atelier. Witness the creation of your timepiece firsthand.

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