To the uninitiated, the allure of a timepiece costing more than a sports car can be perplexing. But to understand it is to embark on a journey into the very essence of value, human ingenuity, and the timeless desire to capture a moment of perfection.
The heart of any mechanical watch is its movement, or calibre. This is where the magic resides. Unlike a quartz movement powered by a battery and a crystal, a mechanical movement is a complex ecosystem of springs, gears, and levers, all working in harmony, powered by nothing more than the kinetic energy of the wearer.
