Does Finishing Make A Watch Movement Work Well, Or Is It Just A Beautifying Trick?
AI-generated overview
The article argues that while finishing techniques like anglage, black polish, and bluing can have functional benefits, the current trend in high‑watchmaking treats finishing as a primary selling point. This emphasis can inflate prices and distract collectors from evaluating true technical performance. The author stresses that finishing should complement, not replace, engineering excellence, and warns that over‑decorating may stifle innovation.
What’s discussed
- Finishing includes anglage, black polish, Geneva stripes, perlage, bluing, satin brushing, micro-blasting, shotblasting, guilloché.
- Anglage removes burrs and improves fit.
- Black polishing originally made surfaces water‑repellent.
- Blues screws protect against corrosion.
- Finishing can cost more than three days for a mainplate.
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