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The testing is indeed thorough and state of the art. After visiting elements of the testing facility in Schaffhausen it is indeed impressive. However. Not all watches encounter exactly the same testing regimen. Wouldnt it be a fantastic table to view each reference number noting which test that model has passed with flying colours. (Yes Collectors are odd species). I am sure the ceramic case examples struggle through one of the tests mentioned.
thomasa8 Wrote:The testing is indeed thorough and state of the art. After visiting elements of the testing facility in Schaffhausen it is indeed impressive. However. Not all watches encounter exactly the same testing regimen. Wouldnt it be a fantastic table to view each reference number noting which test that model has passed with flying colours. (Yes Collectors are odd species). I am sure the ceramic case examples struggle through one of the tests mentioned.
Thomas, you may have seen this lab but I'm wondering if you saw the small lab near movement assembly where they check water resistance, etc. It's different; this lab is extensive and in a separate small building. About two years ago they brought in a head of quality control and he has a whole team...possibly the subject of another article.
Also Norbert --the photos aren't mine. I did take a lot of photos but IWC decided on different ones.
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Thanks MF for another good read here - and for sharing some of the "insider" info on what happens behind the scences in Scahffhausen before a watch goes into prodcution and finally onto our wrists!
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Paul
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Joe
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Thank you Michael.
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Thomas, you may have seen this lab but I'm wondering if you saw the small lab near movement assembly where they check water resistance, etc. It's different; this lab is extensive and in a separate small building. About two years ago they brought in a head of quality control and he has a whole team...possibly the subject of another article.
Also Norbert --the photos aren't mine. I did take a lot of photos but IWC decided on different ones.
Regards, Michael
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Best regards
Mark
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Mark
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