Until now, they have been shining endlessly on the hands, hour markers and dials of timepieces… But what if the famous Swiss Super-LumiNova pigments could now be integrated into the most precious external parts of a watch?
Phosphorescent watch straps and clasps
‘It’s possible today,’ says Albert Zeller Jr, CEO of RC Tritec, the Appenzell-based SME historically responsible for the luminescence of Swiss and international watches. ‘In collaboration with Brogioli SA, we have developed a hardening ceramic binder that can be polished and integrated into any surface.’
Bérénice Cottens is spearheading the growth of this new opportunity introduced by Brogioli SA—a Monteggio-based company in Ticino renowned beyond the borders of fine watchmaking for its technical expertise and its craftsmanship in straps and clasps. She enthusiastically confirms the launch of a new development: a ceramic system for dark substrates, carried out in collaboration with Klaus Kappmann.
Innovative technical expertise at the service of creativity
Its advantages? Combined curing with UV light and heat, easy application, strong mechanical resistance, high gloss, long pot life, excellent adhesion to metals, outstanding durability, and impressive hardness. In short, thanks to its rapid curing, it is perfectly suited for any polishing operation.
Watch designers and product managers are in luck! Their creativity is constantly sparked by technological breakthroughs and innovations that open up new territories for their craft. Brogioli SA, invested in this invention developed jointly with RC Tritec, is positioning itself as a true driving force for innovation…
Joël A. Grandjean / 1876 News
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Brogioli SA, founded in 1985
True to its credo of ‘continuous technological updating of facilities and machinery to achieve new objectives and meet emerging demands’, the company, founded in 1985, highlights the “wise and skilled hands” of its artisans and the complex expertise accumulated over time. It continues to bring to market unique, original designs—sometimes developed in close synergy with its clients—that reflect both tradition and innovation. These include the most prestigious brands in Swiss watchmaking excellence…
