Inside Watch Manufacturing: Precision Molds and Hidden Techniques Exposed

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collectible watches are imitations made on the basis of certain famous brands, similar to cottage cell phones, but also have a certain market and fans. However, the manufacture of these watches is not a simple, there are many details and techniques involved behind.

I. Mold Making

The first step of collectible watches is to make molds. Because the appearance of brand watches and the size of parts are irreversible, in order to make exactly the same parts, high-precision molds must be made through CAD, 3D printing and other technologies. If the molds are not made accurately, the final collectible watches will have different sizes, mismatched parts, unrealistic appearance and other problems.

II. Selection of materials

In the process of making parts, the selection of materials is also crucial. The materials used in collectible watches are the same as brand watches, but the requirements for material purity, elasticity and hardness are also very high. For example, in terms of hardness, diamonds, sapphires and other materials are indispensable when it comes to collectible watches.

III. Parts processing

After making the molds and selecting the materials, it is time to move on to the part machining. This stage needs to go through several processes to be completed, such as cold heading, turning, grinding and so on. Each process needs to be processed by high-precision machines, so as to ensure the precision and quality of each part.

IV. Parts assembly

After the parts have been processed, it is time to assemble the parts. This stage needs to be operated in strict accordance with the assembly method of the branded watch, because many parts and components are very precise with each other. It also needs to be debugged to ensure that the table can operate normally.

V. Case processing

The production of the case is also an important part of the collectible watches. The case material should be consistent with the branded watches, and the processing technology also needs to be the same as that of the branded watches. This can guarantee the appearance and quality of the case, and also facilitate the replacement of accessories in the future.

VI. Manufacture of watch bands

The manufacture of the strap is also a very important part. Different series of watches in the branded watches have specific straps, so the collectible watches also need to match with them. However, it is more difficult to make the strap because the value of the watch lies in its degree of approximation, so the material and finish of the strap need to be consistent with the branded watch, so as to ensure the integrity of the watch.

Manufacturing a high-precision watch is a more complicated and time-consuming process, which requires a lot of time, energy and skills. For some collectible watches made with care, they may gain some collectors' favor and admiration, but the niche market and legal issues also bring some risks for them.