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Journey into watchmaking

General knowledge

Manufacturing our watches

What are the steps?

mechanical versus quartz

Advantages and disadvantages

Waterproofing

How does it work?

The different materials

Why are they important?

THOMAS LARDIERE

Why choose a quartz watch?

Choosing a quartz watch is not a default choice, but a thoughtful one based on precision, practicality, and reliability. While mechanical watches appeal to us with their poetry, quartz watches embody ...

10 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

Why choose a mechanical watch?

Choosing a mechanical watch in the age of quartz and smartwatches is above all a choice driven by passion, tradition, and emotion. It is not simply an instrument for telling the time, but a living obj...

9 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

Luminescent substances

Luminescent materials are among the most fascinating aspects of watchmaking, combining science, history, and aesthetics. They have evolved over time, from dangerous radioactive substances to safe and ...

8 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

Sapphire glass

Sapphire crystal is now a symbol of quality and durability in modern watchmaking. However, its history is much more recent than one might think, and it has revolutionized the way high-end watches are ...

8 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

Meca-quartz movements

Mechanical-quartz (or “hybrid”) movements are an ingenious fusion of mechanics and electronics. They represent a brilliant attempt to combine the precision of quartz with the feel of a mechanical move...

8 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

The different materials

Watchmaking materials have evolved considerably over time, moving from brass and steel to ceramics and high-tech composites. Each material has its own mechanical, aesthetic, and symbolic properties, i...

8 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

Water resistance

Water resistance is an essential feature of a watch, especially for sports, diving, or luxury models. It indicates the watch's resistance to water and moisture penetration. But be careful: many people...

8 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

Mechanical versus quartz

The movement (or “caliber”) is the heart of the watch—it drives the hands and all the complications (date, chronograph, etc.). There are three main types of movements: manual winding mechanical, autom...

8 Nov 2025

THOMAS LARDIERE

Manufacturing of our watches

The manufacture of a watch (especially a mechanical one) is a complex process, combining microengineering, craftsmanship, and high precision. Here are the main steps in the manufacture of a watch, fol...

8 Nov 2025