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Most interesting point of the article is the fact that Rolex are now using MEMS techniques to make silicon mechanical parts for watches. IMO that’s kind of “ch
by xeonmc 2y ago
Most interesting point of the article is the fact that Rolex are now using MEMS techniques to make silicon mechanical parts for watches.
IMO that’s kind of “cheating”, fab tech makes it way too easy compared to traditional metal machining craftsmanship.
- jsheard 2y agoYou could say the same about modern CAD and CNC processes, which make designing and building mechanical movements vastly easier than it was in their heyday. The Swiss brands have long since drawn the arbitrary line that putting electronics in the final product is an affront to horological tradition, but anything along the way is fair game.