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The Quartz Crisis: How a Tiny Crystal Reshaped an Entire Industry

by Brent Robillard In the late 1960s, a tiny, humming sliver of quartz crystal sent a seismic shockwave through the world of traditional watchmaking. It didn’t tick with the confident mechanical rhythm of a Swiss lever escapement, nor did it need winding or maintenance in the same way. But it kept time—more accurately, cheaply, and reliably than most mechanical watches could ever dream of. This … Continue reading The Quartz Crisis: How a Tiny Crystal Reshaped an Entire Industry

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Inside RADO’s High-Tech Ceramic Process at Comadur

by Brent Robillard The Powerhouse Behind RADO’s Revolutionary Materials When it comes to materials innovation in the world of watchmaking, few names resonate quite like Comadur—a Swatch Group company that stands as the beating heart of RADO’s groundbreaking high-tech ceramic watches. With over 1,300 employees across seven Swiss facilities, Comadur is not only one of the most important ceramic producers in horology, it’s also a … Continue reading Inside RADO’s High-Tech Ceramic Process at Comadur

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