engraving, lacquering and polishing, gunning to determine the placement of the inserts, milling to prepare for the seating of the diamonds and the setting, stone after stone, of the bezel or timers.
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AssemblyQuality tests
Starting from drawing boards, associations of images or various inspirations, the designers sketch the first outlines of the project. With the help of sophisticated software, the engineers at “Les Ateliers Horlogers” then study the technical feasibility: integration of the various components and simulation of the bracelet’s characteristics
A permanent dialogue between the Avenue Montaigne Design Studios and the Swiss Ateliers Horlogers
are recomposed in 3D in order to visualize all the original design’s specific features. A strong interaction is established between designers and engineers in the aim of proposing a timepiece that is faithful to the creative genius of the artistic director while meeting the strict requirements of Swiss watch-making.
The very numerous and delicate operations that go into the making of the dial are handmade using precision instruments especially developed for the particular work required by each watch: stamping to emboss the various patterns,
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