“ The combined effect of foreign competition and the loss of their protective exchange rate would have decimated the Swiss watch industry even if it hadn't been for quartz movements. But quartz movements were the final blow. ”

#switzerland #watchmaking

https://paulgraham.com/brandage.html

Received this little sprocket wheel from Australia last week; it should fix the date setting on my recently acquired Seiko 5606-8110.

The 56 movement series is a great Seiko movement series from the 70s; with the little issue that the date quickset can literally fall apart, as they used a plastic wheel - which reduces wear on the day/date disc, but after 50 years, the gear gives up instead. Wish me and my staking set luck :)

#watchmaking #seiko #vintagewatches #vintage

What time is it ?

https://otsuka-lotec.com

#watch #watchmaking #goat

https://youtu.be/Ux4ctcBgOrU?si=klbnmUXPuB_tLQ9q

#artisan #restauration #patrimoine #artisanat #artisanatfrançais #art #horlogerie #horloger #watchmaking #montre

#Karakurist figured out the mechanism for Light Yagami's watch!!!

Video is in Japanese but has English subs available:
https://youtu.be/fJt4nqPApU4

#DeathNote #LightYagami #WatchMaking #3dPrinting #Mechanism #Engineering

When it comes to precision and craftsmanship in the world of luxury watches, Grand Seiko has always stood apart. With the launch of the new Spring Drive Calibre 9RB2, the Japanese brand has reached an entirely new level—introducing its most accurate movement yet.
https://retroworldnews.com/grand-seikos-new-spring-drive-u-f-a-is-a-game-changer-for-precision-watch-fans/

#GrandSeiko #SpringDrive #LuxuryWatches #PrecisionTimekeeping #WatchEnthusiasts #TimepieceInnovation #Horology #LuxuryLifestyle #WatchCollectors #UFA #Craftsmanship #JapaneseWatches #Watchmaking #Luxury

Mechanical Watch: Exploded View

https://fellerts.no/projects/epoch.html

#HackerNews #MechanicalWatch #ExplodedView #Timepieces #Watchmaking #Craftsmanship