An exclusive group was recently given a first-hand glimpse into Tudor’s sophisticated Swiss watch manufacturing network, revealing the entire journey from raw material to the final product. It was an enlightening exploration into what ‘Swiss Made’ truly stands for. A highlight was witnessing the birth of cases and bracelets, the heart and skeletal structure of any watch, which was brilliantly documented in a three-part video.

Starting the journey with the case and bracelet, the Swiss companies Joseph Baume, Orolux, and Detech were unveiled as the expert craftsmen behind these vital components. Intriguingly, steel and titanium elements are morphed into shape at Joseph Baume’s independent forge, involving up to fifteen strikes for steel cases, while titanium components are moulded using hot stamping technique anytime they’re used, such as in a Pelagos watch case. This part of the process delivered a surprisingly physical and primal blacksmith-like experience.