Use Cases

The typical applications of Witschi devices can be clearly grouped into several main areas. They cover virtually all key testing steps in watchmaking, service, and sales.

Water-resistance testing

A watch must not only run precisely. It must also be reliably protected.
Witschi test systems check water resistance with air, under vacuum and pressure – without exposing the watch to water.
During the measuring cycle, the minute deformation of the case is monitored and clearly evaluated.
The test provides a practical assessment of whether the watch can reliably withstand the typical stresses of everyday wear.
The result is clear, non-invasive proof before the watch returns to everyday use.

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Mechanical watch measurement

In a mechanical watch, precision begins with the interaction of escapement, balance and hairspring.
Witschi measuring instruments capture the acoustic signal of the escapement and translate it into clear values for rate deviation, beat error and amplitude.
Measurements in different test positions show how stable the movement performs under real wearing conditions.
Graphical displays and key indicators support regulation, quality control and troubleshooting in a targeted and reproducible way.
The sound of the watch becomes a reliable basis for professional decisions.

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Electronic watch measurement

An electronic watch performs precisely when the power supply, quartz, electronics and motor work reliably together.
Witschi measuring instruments make this interaction visible – from battery voltage and current consumption to rate deviation, quartz frequency and motor impulses.
Elevated current consumption, weak batteries, missed motor steps or mechanical resistance can be identified quickly.
Automated test sequences guide diagnosis, service and quality control with confidence.
This creates transparency where complex watch technology would otherwise remain hidden.

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Magnetism

Magnetism can have a significant impact on the rate accuracy of mechanical watches.
Witschi systems detect the magnetization status of a watch and show immediately whether demagnetization is recommended.
Demagnetization is fast, targeted and directly verifiable – during a customer consultation as well as during diagnosis in the repair workshop.
The visual before-and-after display makes the result easy to understand and creates transparency throughout the service process.
This allows many cases to be assessed and resolved directly, before an unnecessary repair process is initiated.

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