Engineering Precision Meets Aesthetic Brilliance
The main plate is the structural foundation of a mechanical watch, supporting the gear train, escapement, barrel, and winding mechanisms. Bridges, mounted above the main plate, secure various wheels and components in place. Their shapes and configurations are as distinctive as signatures, reflecting the unique identity of each movement.
At FEMTOPRINT, we give watchmakers the means to push creativity further. In the evolution of skeletonized watch design, glass main plates and bridges are redefining how the beauty of mechanics is revealed. Manufactured in fused silica or BF33, polished to perfection, and shaped with micron-level accuracy, these transparent components transform traditional supports into aesthetic focal points, allowing the movement itself to become part of the watch’s visual identity.
Unleashing New Creative Freedom
Our laser microfabrication technology enables multi-level geometries and intricate 3D structures, opening entirely new possibilities for watch design. Logos, engravings, and decorative patterns can be integrated either within the volume of the main plate or bridge, or on their surfaces, offering brands a powerful way to blend technical architecture with storytelling and signature aesthetics.
Transparency as a Design Language
Glass main plates and bridges bring light, openness, and depth into the movement, enhancing legibility and creating a stronger sense of visual complexity. Whether applied to a skeletonized caliber or used to give a modern twist to a classic movement, transparent structures add a distinctive and contemporary character to fine watchmaking.
Swiss-Made Innovation, Scalable Production
Our wafer-level production platform ensures both scalability and flexibility, from limited editions to high-volume series, all with uncompromising Swiss precision and traceability. Every main plate and bridge is conceived and manufactured in Switzerland, meeting the highest standards of haute horlogerie.
Key Benefits
Want to explore how glass bridges can elevate your next movement architecture?
Connect with our specialists at FEMTOPRINT for personalized support and prototyping.
