Indexes extending from the flange: the hallmark of the style of Apose watches
The flange, which is the timepiece that is placed at the junction of the dial and the glass of the watch, is an important distinctive element on Apose watches. This is the element that gives Apose watches a unique personality.
Indeed, the flange has been designed to carry the indexes which seem to levitate above the dial. This bias is essential because it visually contributes to the specific elegance of Apose watches. To achieve this astonishing result, an extremely sophisticated machining technique had to be developed. Few manufactures have the precision know-how capable of obtaining this level of finesse and the quality of finish desired.
An outstanding specialist in precision machining in Franche-Comté
The Apose brand called on the Franche-Comté company UNDF located in Frambouhans, a small village in the Doubs, a few kilometers from the Swiss border. Founded in 1994, UNDF specializes in very high precision micro-mechanics for watchmaking, jewelery and the luxury industry (leather goods and writing instruments). The company has forged solid partnerships with prestigious Swiss watch brands for the manufacture of their cases.
Complex machining on precious metals
UNDF specializes in the shaping of complex, precious, difficult and very high precision metal parts on all metals, steel, gold, platinum, silver, titanium and copper alloys.
It ensures all stages of production from prototyping to the industrialization of the series.
The complex and unique case of Apose watches is also made in France by the UNDF company. It comprises 3 elements in 316 L stainless steel (L meaning Low Carbon, therefore very resistant to corrosion): the caseband, the back and the bezel.
