Capsa
La Neuveville, Bern, Switzerland · Acrotec Group
Precision-turned barrettes, screws, crowns and movement parts for watch makers
Stainless steels such as 316L and 904L, titanium, Phynox and precious metals form the core of the work carried out at this La Neuveville workshop. Precision turning on Tornos and Esco machines, multi-axis CNC turning and 5-axis machining are combined with gear cutting and thread rolling. Together these processes produce small metal parts for watch cases and movements. Capsa presents itself as a supplier of components rather than finished watches.
Capabilities
- Precision turning on traditional Tornos and Esco machines
- Multi-axis CNC turning from 5 to 13 axes
- 5-axis machining centres with robotic loading
- Gear cutting and thread rolling for movement parts
- Production of spring bars, tubes, pins and screws
- Crown, pusher and ratchet manufacturing
- Heat treatment, polishing and black bead blasting
- Nickel and gold plating, engraving and lacquering
About Capsa
CAPSA – Camille Piquerez SA operates from La Neuveville, in the Swiss watchmaking region of the Jura. The company states that it has been active since 1951 and that it produces components for the watch industry. It is part of the Acrotec Group. The company lists a fleet of more than 400 machines across several production sites, including traditional Tornos and Esco turning machines, CNC turning from 5 to 13 axes, 5-axis machining centres, gear cutting, thread rolling and assembly equipment.
Its catalogue covers fasteners and spring bars, tubes and pins, crowns, pushers, ratchets, clasp parts and movement components, alongside decorative elements such as pusher covers and rivets. The company describes a mix of long runs of simple parts and smaller, more complex series. Finishing services listed include heat treatment, polishing, black bead blasting, nickel plating, gold plating, engraving and lacquering. The company also states that it holds RJC membership and operates an ERP system to manage enquiries.
Buyer questions
Which materials does CAPSA work with?+
The company lists 316L and 904L stainless steel, 4C27A and 20AP steels, titanium, Phynox and precious metals.
How large is the production equipment?+
The company states it operates more than 400 machines across several production sites, including Tornos and Esco turning machines and CNC turning from 5 to 13 axes.
What is the minimum order quantity?+
Minimum order quantities are not publicly specified. Contact CAPSA directly to discuss your requirements.