Founded in 1978 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Horlyne specialises in making intricate watchmaking components for very high-end Swiss watch brands. These include bespoke oscillating weights which are a key component in watches. Usually they present as a semi-circular weight in precious metal, that swings with the movement of the wrist to wind the mainspring of the timepiece. While using state of the art technology to machine-make these components with utmost precision, Horlyne equally masters ancestral artisanal techniques for decorative finishes.
The manufacturer practises the art of guillochage and stone setting, to bring soul to watchpieces thanks to skillful gestures that can only be made by hand. Walking into the guillochage atelier is like going back in time where a master guillocheur patiently engraves fine lines, curves or straight lines using traditional wooden lathing machines, which are creatively adapted and maintained. This mastery of fine craftsmanship sets Horlyne apart by sealing its commitment to traditional watchmaking heritage.
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