Décolletage and complex precision machining of precious metals for the luxury watch industry, from prototype to large-scale production.
Swissmec SA
Les Brenets · MoutierNew on Amplifa
About Swissmec
Swissmec SA is a precision supplier specialized in the watchmaking industry with sites in Les Brenets and Moutier in the Swiss Jura. For more than 15 years, the company has machined precious metals such as stainless steel, titanium, gold and platinum using décolletage (sliding-head turning) and complex machining. In addition to mechanical manufacturing, Swissmec offers a broad range of surface treatment services, including polishing, satin finishing, micro shot peening, diamond cutting and DLC coating. Its in-house engineering department develops customer-specific technical solutions for complex components. Production ranges from prototypes to small and large series, with a focus on stability, repeatability and efficiency in every process step. The product range includes watch components such as dials, hands, bridges, gear trains, case parts, bezels, case backs and screws for the high-end and top-end price segments.
- Site
- Les Brenets
- Processes
- Décolletage (turning/sliding-head turning), Complex precision machining, Polishing, Satin finishing, Micro shot peening (blasting), Diamond cutting, DLC coating, Engineering / development of customer-specific solutions
- Materials
- Stainless steel, Titanium, Gold, Platinum, Décolletage (sliding-head turning), Complex precision machining, Surface treatment
- Certificates
- RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council) membership/certification, RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council)
- Industries
- Luxury/premium watch industry, Precision industry, Horology (luxury/premium watch industry)
- 01
Engineering / development of customer-specific solutions
- 02
Décolletage (sliding-head turning)
- 03
Complex precision machining
- 04
Surface finishing (polishing, satin finishing, shot peening, diamond cutting,
- 05
Quality control and material traceability
Materials & Processes
Stainless steel
For highly precise watch components with stringent visual requirements.
Titanium
Lightweight, corrosion-resistant precious metal for premium components.
Gold
Precious metal for components in the luxury watch segment.
Platinum
Precious metal for top-end components.
Décolletage (sliding-head turning)
Core process for small, highly precise turned components.
Complex precision machining
Machining of complex geometries in precious metals.
Surface treatment
Polishing, satin finishing, micro shot peening, diamond cutting and DLC coating.
Sites
Les Brenets
CHProduction site
- Lot size
- Prototype to large-scale production
- Materials
- Stainless steel, titanium, gold, platinum
Moutier
CHSite/office
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Décolletage (turning/sliding-head turning)Machining | – | – | – | Prototype – Large-scale production | Stainless steel, Titanium, Gold, Platinum |
| Complex precision machiningMachining | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Titanium, Gold, Platinum |
| PolishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Satin finishingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Micro shot peening (blasting)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Diamond cuttingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| DLC coatingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering / development of customer-specific solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality control (visual inspection, material traceability)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality
Every component undergoes rigorous inspection at all production stages, including visual inspection and full material traceability. This ensures conformity with the tightest tolerances for the high-end and top-end price segments.
| Evidence | Les Brenets | Moutier |
|---|---|---|
| RJC (Responsible Jewellery Council) |
History
Foundation and more than 15 years of activity in décolletage and the machining of precious metals for the watch industry