Swatch Group With Audemars Piguet Announces Antimagnetic Nivachron Balance Spring

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Swatch Group With Audemars Piguet Announces Antimagnetic Nivachron Balance Spring Technology

BY ARIEL ADAMS
AUG 29, 2018

Quartz watch movements entirely do away with traditional regulation balance wheel and balance spring-based regulation systems opting instead for a system which operates on a much more microscopic scale, powered by electricity. Mechanical watches are powered by a mainspring, but it is the balance spring which is the most sensitive component in terms design, production, and assembly. Swiss Made Nivachron alloy balance springs promise improved resistance to the elements (namely magnetism) as compared to previous metal alloys used for their balance spring production. This should give movements equipped with Nivachron balance springs and the watches which contain them more technical and perceived value. It could also be a strong reason for consumers to purchase new watches given the existence of novel and ideally compelling technology. More on the implications of Nivachron.

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Interesting indeed. Thanks Mike.:hat:
 
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