The heat treatment of watch components is rooted in traditional techniques and expertise passed down through generations.
Historically, the quality of results depended heavily on the experience of the hardener and the gradual evolution of methods and equipment.
Modern watch manufacturers now rely on high-performance furnaces to ensure flawless metallurgy, repeatability, and compliance with strict safety and quality standards. Codere offers both standard solutions tailored to watchmaking and fully customized systems based on specific technical requirements.
Watchmaking Industry Challenges
Manufacturers face several important constraints:
- Extremely high precision in thermal cycles
- Repeatable results for steels, precious metals, and alloys
- Clean, oxidation-free atmospheres
- Traceability of all treatments
- Compatibility with watchmaking dimensional tolerances and micro-components
Codere systems are designed to support these exacting requirements.
MicroWatch – Hardening Furnace
The new MicroWatch — compact, safe, and easy to use, delivering clean atmospheres, precise hardening results, and repeatable performance for high-quality watch components.
300 – Continuous Furnace
Continuous heat treatment for stainless steel and precious metals — uniform temperature control, high throughput, oxidation-free results, and stable performance for demanding production.
340 – Annealing Furnace
Annealing solutions for precious metals — bright, flawless surfaces, controlled hydrogen or neutral atmospheres, and optimized processing for long gold and platinum parts.
Vacuum furnace
Compact vacuum heat treatment — clean, distortion-controlled cycles for stainless steel, copper alloys, and tool steels, with precise temperature uniformity and fast quenching options.
HTView - supervision software
HTView ensures full process traceability, advanced data recording, recipe management, and remote diagnostic capabilities.
The system supports certification audits (AMS2750, NADCAP) thanks to complete historical data, real-time monitoring, and automatic documentation.
Many possible applications
Gold alloy watch cases (carriures)
Stainless-steel miniature mechanisms
Micro-components requiring tight tolerances
Key advantages
High precision and repeatability
Clean, controlled atmospheres
Traceability through HTView
Swiss-made quality and reliability
Adapted to both small and large production volumes
Full compatibility with watchmaking tolerances
Proven results for demanding Watchmaking clients
Improved heat treatment for watch components — enhanced metallurgical stability, superior surface quality, reduced scrap rates, and consistent long-term performance.
Codere services
Codere extends the life of your installations with first-class customer service and after-sales support. We help you maximize performance, ensure long-term reliability, and maintain full compliance with aerospace quality standards.
