What does calibre: UG 138, Alpina 592 and Omega 500 have in common?
They all are Mark Favre made movements.
Just as the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz admonished Dorothy to “pay no attention to the man behind the curtain,” many big name watch brands shroud their histories in mystery in an attempt to project an aura of quality and exclusivity. While today many increasingly claim to employ so-called “in-house” movements, in fact many of the most prestigious vintage brands routinely sourced components and movements from external producers – Audemars and Cartier representing just two prominent examples. Indeed, some may find it surprising to learn that other top brands sourced fully assembled watches from external producers, including Rolex. Click on the text to read more.
