Christoph Laimer with his 3D printed tourbillon watch in his workshop in Hedingen, Switzerland. Photo: Bloomberg
Swiss watchmakers try out 3D printing that could cut costs, and allow making of bespoke watches
Watchmakers have so far used 3D printing only to prototype parts, and their customers may baulk at loss of handmade tradition. Swiss chocolatiers look like beating them to market with a 3D product - instant chocolates
Christoph Laimer with his 3D printed tourbillon watch in his workshop in Hedingen, Switzerland. Photo: Bloomberg