An extensive array of movements
Schwarz Etienne stands out for its expertise in the design and production of its own movements and watch complications, ensuring absolute control over every stage of the manufacturing process. As the result of over 120 years of uninterrupted expertise, its movements reflect the brand's deep commitment to fine watchmaking. Entirely developed and assembled in-house at Villa Sonnenheim, they embody the high watchmaking codes, enhanced by meticulous finishes and showcasing Schwarz Etienne's mastered industrial know how.
These self-winding movements incorporate a micro-rotor, energising the mainspring. Unlike, a regular oscillating weight, the micro-rotor sits flush with neighbouring bridges, affording sublime views of the refined finishing.
When contrasted with a regular index-adjusted balance, the variable inertia balance proves less susceptible to positional errors and delivers superior rate stability.
ISE Movements– Inverted movements
Schwarz Etienne offers a range of movements designed to indulge the mechanically curious horophile with dial-side views of the regulating organ and micro-rotor. This spectacle is made possible by inverting the movement, effectively engineering the calibre to showcase components that usually dwell to the rear of a watch.
One example of the ISE family of movements includes the ISE 100.11 which features an innovative, and entirely visible, date mechanism.
TSE movements – a range of tourbillon movements
The TSE movements are fitted with a tourbillon. This high complication involves placing the escapement and regulating organ in a revolving cage, thereby mitigating the adverse influence of gravity on the regulating organ. Moreover, it bestows the dial with an eye-catching dose of animation.
Unlike a regular ‘tourbillon’, the TSE 121.00 eschews an upper bridge, hence it is termed a ‘flying tourbillon’. This latter expression of the gravity-defying complication indulges the wearer with superior views of numerous parts in flight.
Consistent with several other Schwarz Etienne calibres, the TSE movements are inverted with the micro-rotor front of house.
