Innovation

In bringing to life the alluring, avant-garde Wintour watch collection, eight different manufacturers from the foothills of the Jura Mountains to the shores of Lake Leman, were challenged to combine their distinct processes to ultimately become a part of one unique product. The timepieces are created via processes never before utilized in the world of watchmaking, including the unprecedented laser etching and metallization of the lower sapphire crystal to achieve Wintour’s unique dial look.

Over the course of the three years of research and development that went into the making of Wintour timepieces, experiments took place and strides were made in multiple realms, including watch case development, the bracelet (wherein each separate link is comprised of eleven individual pieces yet devoid of screws on the outside), and the crystal (that superbly curves concentrically with the curvature of the case and varies in millimeter width). Additionally, technical advancements had to be achieved in the movement that would allow the pinions related to the hour and minute wheels to be lengthened significantly to protrude through the diamond container to the hands mounted above the diamonds.

Finally, the visionary team at Wintour worked side by side with optical engineers and scientists to develop the diamond container, in which the three-plus carats of diamonds float. The container, located between the movement and the under side of the hands, is an optically transparent and deep-space anti-static environment for the diamonds to float freely. Before the diamonds can be placed in the container, they have to be specially cleaned and washed – another process that had to be developed. Thus, there are individual patents pending for the design and multiple processes associated with the diamond container system. All of these amazing technical marvels underscore the innovative design and shimmering beauty of the watch.