Watchmaking

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Intricate gears and springs of a mechanical watch movement, showcasing the complex engineering and craftsmanship involved in timekeeping.

How Do Mechanical Watch Movements Work? A Complete Guide

Each mechanical watch movement is a miniature machine, often composed of over a hundred components, meticulously assembled to keep time, according to Sea-Gull News .

Simone Dubois·June 18, 2026

Close-up of watchmaker's hands using fine tools to meticulously polish a complex, gleaming component of a luxury watch movement.

Watches & Jewelry

What is Haute Horlogerie in Luxury Watchmaking?

To achieve a flawless, mirror-like surface on a luxury watch component, artisans meticulously polish steel with diamond pastes up to 20,000-grit, an abrasive finer than most polishing compounds.

Simone Dubois·June 17, 2026