Process notes
Cases
Watch-case process | round, square, stone-set
The case holds the movement, dial and hands. Size follows the movement; back and crystal sealing set water resistance. Round or square; bezels and lugs can be diamond- or CZ-set.
Stainless 304 / 316L
304 for general corrosion resistance; 316L for higher-grade steel cases.
Shape
Round cases in the C series; square cases in CQ — tank, cushion, sport and integrated-lug.
Stone setting
Bezels and lugs can take diamonds (CD) or cubic zirconia (CZ), on round or square cases.
Zinc alloy
Low melting point, easy to form, lighter weight.
Resin
PC or resin injection — light, with matte, tinted or colour options.
Ceramic
Sintered zirconia — hard and scratch-resistant; white, black or two-tone.
Carbon fibre
Woven or forged carbon composite — light and stiff for sport lines.