My insight view of Zenith … Part 8 of 11 … Follow me on a tour through the Manufacture in Le Locle

… the machine can test up to ten chronographs at a time …

Bracelets are mounted, the waterproofness is tested, the functions are tested a last time and a quality check is made.

 

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… Depending on the type of watches either leather, rubber or metal straps are attached on the watches…
… Depending on the type of watches either leather, rubber or metal straps are attached on the watches…
… testing the chronographs: start, stop and reset …
… testing the chronographs: start, stop and reset …
… the machine can test up to ten chronographs at a time …
… the machine can test up to ten chronographs at a time …
… checking the waterproofness …
… checking the waterproofness …
… the waterproofness is checked by building up a vacuum. If the watchcase has been assembled correctly no air can escape out of the case …
… the waterproofness is checked by building up a vacuum. If the watchcase has been assembled correctly no air can escape out of the case …
… this watch is waterproof …
… this watch is waterproof …
… when closed a vacuum is produced …
… when closed a vacuum is produced …
… final quality control. Every detail is checked; every scratch on the case is detected …
… final quality control. Every detail is checked; every scratch on the case is detected …
… my photograph shows the Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 ...
… my photograph shows the Zenith Pilot Montre d’Aéronef Type 20 …
... some little details have to be rechecked to assure a top quality ...
… some little details have to be rechecked to assure a top quality …
… the chronographs after testing their functions …
… the chronographs after testing their functions …

 

 

 

 

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