Manufacture

Beauty Begins From Within – A Visit to Girard-Perregaux

During our visit to the Girard-Perregaux manufacture, we learnt how beauty begins from within and gained some fascinating insights – including why some watchmakers here occasionally have to hold their breath.

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200 Tonnes before the Watch Sits Comfortably on the Wrist – Visiting Franck Muller

A look behind the scenes at Franck Muller: vertical integration, toolmaking, Crazy Hours and high complications from the Swiss manufacture.

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A Visit to The Breitling Manufacture in La Chaux-de-Fonds: Between Tradition And Modernity

Ein Besuch in der Breitling Manufaktur in La-Chaux-de-Fonds. Hier durfte Swisswatches Magazine hinter die Kulissen der Produktion blicken.

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A House For The Future: The New Porsche Design Timepieces Manufacture in Grenchen

Insights into the Porsche Design Timepieces Manufacture: production, personalisation, and strategy behind watchmaking in Grenchen.

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The Architecture of Time: A Visit to The Voutilainen Workshop And Brodbeck Guillochage

Kari Voutilainen is considered one of the most respected watchmakers of our time. We spent a day with Kari Voutilainen and visited his various workshops.

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Gerald Charles Brand Portrait: History, Design, Craftsmanship

Discover Gerald Charles: the designer-born Maison from Gérald Genta - history, Maestro & Masterlink, 25th-anniversary novelties and Swiss craftsmanship.

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Leica Watches And How Every Leica Camera Holds a Piece of Swiss Watchmaking History

This Leica brand portrait explores the development of Leica watches and places them in the context of the company’s history and future.

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Belle Horlogerie at Berneron

We recently visited Sylvain Berneron, who is causing quite a stir in the collector community with his young brand.

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Between Tradition and High-Tech: A Visit to the New Dial Manufacture of Glashütte Original

Behind the scenes: Glashütte Original’s new dial manufacture unites traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art production technology.

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Lang & Heyne Demonstrates Watchmaking and Craftsmanship at the Highest Level of Precision

A closer look at the Lang & Heyne manufacture: exceptional integration, meticulous handcraft — even in hidden components.

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Hermès Watch Manufacture Visit: Crafting Luxury Behind Closed Doors

Swisswatches team headed to Switzerland to discover the stories, innovations and people behind the Hermès watchmaking division.

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Collector’s View: A Visit to The Patek Philippe Manufacture in Geneva

It is not that easy to be invited to the Patek Philippe manufacture. A collector recounts his very special journey.