Assembly Process of a Watch

1. Incoming goods and inspection

All incoming goods are counted and the quantities are compared with the delivery
note. Upon request, we can conduct a 100% visual inspection of all your dials, casings,
case backs and crowns on reception and issue a corresponding inspection report.

Following acceptance, our watchmakers assemble a sample watch so that technical data,
such as stem length and hand height, etc. can be determined. At the same time, the
components are unpacked and placed in individual internal transport containers to protect
them from dust.

2. Fitting the dial and hands

Following removal of the working hands from the movement, the dial is placed manually.
Next the hour and minute hands, the chronograph hands and centre hand are correctly
fitted using a semi-automatic Lecureux line. The height and the correct position of the
hands are checked using a display. With movements manufactured externally and smaller
ranges this is done by hand.
 3. Casing and closing the caseback

Watch glasses are cleaned with compressed air and vacuum; following this operation, the
individual watches are cased by hand. The case back is closed either using an electric
screwdriver (individual screws) or using the Roxer machine for screw-down backs.

4. Proof of water resistance

All assembled watches are checked for water resistance, regardless of batch size. The
maximum test values are 20 atm. / 200m. - At a premium charge, the watches can also be
checked in real water at max. 30 atm, including water condensation.

5. Setting the time and date

The time and date are set at the customer's request. The finished watches are checked for
good working and all chronographs are initialized. The assembly of the watch head is
now complete.

6. 24/48 hour control and functional check

All watches undergo at least a 48-hour check for good working before they are readied for
shipment or strap assembly.

7. Strap assembly plus quality control and final inspection

The various watch straps, made from leather, rubber or metal, are fitted using specialist
tools.A QC team checks all watches 100% for aesthetic defects, rejecting the ones that are
not up to standard. Faulty watches are reworked and inspected again.