SwissWatchSourcing

Movement Components

Swiss watch movement component makers

Plates, bridges, wheels, oscillating weights and other movement parts are produced by specialised Swiss workshops, often for several manufactures at once. They are the right partners if you develop or customise a calibre.

Suppliers
6
Cantons
3
Small runs
2

Questions to ask these suppliers

  • What is your minimum order quantity for a first production run, and for re-orders?
  • Which steps do you perform in-house, and which do you subcontract?
  • What are your typical lead times for prototypes and for series production?

About Swiss Made

Under Swiss law, a watch may be labelled Swiss Made only if its movement is Swiss, it is cased and finally inspected in Switzerland, and at least 60% of its manufacturing costs are generated in Switzerland. Always confirm with your supplier which steps they perform.