Explore the concept of high horology and fine watchmaking in this 21-minute video. Delve into the standards of quality established by the Foundation of High Horology, designed to help collectors better understand the value of their timepieces. Learn about the criteria used to define fine watchmaking, including the production of in-house components, horological decorations, technical innovations, and quality standards. Discover how brands are evaluated based on the percentage of their range that qualifies as technical or precious fine watches, as well as their use of gem-setting and precious metals. Gain insights into the importance of external certifications and quality control measures in the world of luxury timepieces.
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Fine Watchmaking Criteria
Percentage of the range that can be called a technical and/or precious Fine Watch.
Production of external parts: percentage of external parts (case, metal bracelet, dial) that are designed and developed in-house.
Watches with horological decorations (chamfering, polishing. satin brushing).
Technical innovation: - percentage of the range that shows
Product quality: reference to internal and/or external quality standards (cither an internal standard, communicated to the customer, or an external standard such as COSC, Poinçon de Genève, etc.).
Use of certification laboratories for precious stones: - GIA, SSEF, etc. (only for ranges that include gem set watches).
Percentage of the range featuring gem-set watches and/or precious/noble metals (gold, platinum and special alloys).
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