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The challenge for the watchmakers, developers, movement makers and micro-mechanical engineers was ambitious: to develop, fine-tune, industrially produce and ensure the reliability a new, simple and contemporary mechanical movement. After three years of hard work, the Newton movement has come of age.
The Jura-based enterprise is offering an industrial calibre that is resolutely reliability-driven. To guarantee this decisive point in the development of a new “engine” even in the event of shocks or vibrations, Newton has the best shock absorber, the double-cone Incabloc, while the cross-through bridge provides increased protection for the balance itself. Finally, to provide ultimate confirmation of its dependability, this movement has been tested by the Dubois Laboratory and earned the Chronofiable Certificate, involving a battery of tests covering accelerated ageing cycles, shocks of all kinds and resistance to magnetic fields.
The design of the bridges was to be particularly pared-back, in order to create a contemporary overall look. Contrary to competing calibres, the aim was to magnify the balance, ensuring 360° visibility. This aesthetic choice implied aiming for a movement that is as symmetrical as possible along the 6 o’clock-12 o’clock axis. To ensure that the heart of the movement takes pride of place, the balance is elegantly positioned at 6 o’clock, an infinite source of inspiration for brands that will opt to create “Open Heart” models.
Representing a rare phenomenon among Swiss movement manufacturers, SOPROD is also totally independent in terms of its sourcing of assortments (escape-wheels, pallets and rollers), balances and balance springs - to mention only the most sensitive elements. These are manufactured by MSE (Manufacture de spiraux et d’échappements), an entity of the Festina group, based in Muriaux in the Franches-Montagnes. Thanks to the high quality of its components, the Soprod collection of M100 movements and variations achieves a success rate of 90 to 95% at first attempt in the chronometer certification process.
September 03, 2020