Cabestan

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Lionel Betoux
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The Future of Tradition

The brand that adds a breath of 21st century air to a 450-year old concept

When you know that the word “Cabestan” in French means “winch” in English, you are a step closer to understanding how this independent Swiss brand has introduced a novel interpretation of a historical concept. The fusee and chain system has been used for over 450 years to ensure that the energy of a mainspring in a clock or watch is distributed evenly over the period of its power reserve. In Cabestan watches the technology was first used in the Winch Tourbillon Vertical, presented in 2008 and the use of these vertically-aligned winches has since become a signature throughout all the brand’s collections. 

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