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JohnBaker3 · 27 April 2016, 08:11 AM

http://www.woundforlife.com/2014/04/...on-hairspring/

Hey Guys:

The latest and greatest in watchmaking (even ROLEX) includes using silicone in the manufacture of watch parts.

This link is to a great article over on www.woundforlife.com

I highly recommend them for other articles as well; these guys are really into watch stuff!

dysondiver · 27 April 2016, 08:32 AM

great link , interesting read

enjoythemusic · 27 April 2016, 08:46 AM

I believe Patek has been using it in a ref# or two. It is interesting yet might also be a bit fragile. Only time will tell if it is truly long-term durable for the task at hand.

iAmVice · 27 April 2016, 08:17 PM

It's the new status-quo! Anti-magnetic all the way!

J!m · 27 April 2016, 08:29 PM

Silicon (the element) not silicone the compound.

Pet peeve of mine...

But it is similar to circuit board crystals. Based on its extremely low mass it would probably take a nuclear blast to shift it out of line enough to break. I think it is absolutely brilliant technology personally.

Memphis · 28 April 2016, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iAmVice

It's the new status-quo! Anti-magnetic all the way!

parachrom is completely anti-magnetic.

htbilgic · 10 August 2016, 01:38 PM

Great read. Thanks!

27 April 2016, 08:46 AM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,522	I believe Patek has been using it in a ref# or two. It is interesting yet might also be a bit fragile. Only time will tell if it is truly long-term durable for the task at hand. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 April 2016, 08:32 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	great link , interesting read

27 April 2016, 08:17 PM	#4
iAmVice "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Germany Posts: 75	It's the new status-quo! Anti-magnetic all the way!

27 April 2016, 08:29 PM	#5
J!m "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Jim Location: Connecticut Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 2,835	Silicon (the element) not silicone the compound. Pet peeve of mine... But it is similar to circuit board crystals. Based on its extremely low mass it would probably take a nuclear blast to shift it out of line enough to break. I think it is absolutely brilliant technology personally.

10 August 2016, 01:38 PM	#7
htbilgic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Chicago Watch: Doxa Pro 300 NoT Posts: 535	Great read. Thanks!

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