Saturday, October 10, 2015

Zero Gravity testing — The new testing ground for mechanical watch movements

Test en apesanteur

— Two watch manufacturers from opposite ends of the price spectrum, each with a sister company that makes balance springs and escapements, are taking to the skies to test their movements on so-called parabolic flights that create short periods of zero gravity. Canny marketing or genuine research? We find out.
WorldTempus – Swiss Watch Authority

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