Understanding Schwarz Etienne and How Hairsprings Are Manufactured

Today MONOCHROME is visiting Schwarz Etienne, an independent watchmaker with an impressive level of vertical integration. We will first discover the brand and its nicely manufactured watches. Also, we'll discover one of the best-kept secrets of the watch industry, the manufacturing of one of the most crucial parts of a watch: the hairspring. The hairspring, the small spring that allows the balance to swing back and forth and that regulates the speed of the movement, is an extremely complex component to craft and only a few companies in Switzerland manage to manufacture this key element of a watch. Step by step, you'll discover how the hairspring of a watch movement comes to life and how precious it is for the accuracy of your watch.