Watch quality control — inspection against a written specification, not vibes.
Quality is a document before it is a process. We test what the spec says we'll test, sample against the AQL agreed with the customer, and record the results.
Where we look, and what we look for.
- Stage 01Incoming component inspection
Movements, dials, hands, cases, crystals and straps checked against the specification before assembly.
- Stage 02Movement checking
Function, timekeeping, hand alignment and date-change verified per movement family.
- Stage 03Dial & hand alignment
Visual and mechanical checks against the master sample.
- Stage 04Timekeeping tests
Duration testing against the movement's published accuracy tolerance.
- Stage 05Crown & function
Winding, setting and date-change function on a defined sample.
- Stage 06Strap & buckle attachment
Lug pins, spring bars and buckle mechanisms load-checked.
- Stage 07Plating appearance
Colour, coverage and finish checked in defined light conditions.
- Stage 08Case-back & sealing
Correct engraving, gasket seating and case-back fit.
- Stage 09Water resistance
Tested per spec where the product is rated for water resistance.
- Stage 10Battery checks
Voltage and function checks before dispatch on quartz movements.
- Stage 11Packaging QC
Correct box, insert, manual, warranty, hang tag and barcode per SKU.
- Stage 12Pre-shipment inspection
Statistical sample or 100% inspection depending on programme and customer requirement.
Test scope depends on the programme and the written specification. We do not claim a universal test standard — the value is in agreeing what will be checked, and recording it.
Warranty and returns designed with the product.
Warranty terms, battery policy, strap policy and claim workflow are scoped into the programme from the start — so the customer experience after delivery matches the product experience before it.
Quality control — common questions.
Do you do 100% inspection or sampling?+
Both, depending on the programme. High-value or gifting programmes usually run 100% inspection on assembled units; large-volume marketplace programmes typically use an agreed AQL sample.
Can our team join a pre-shipment inspection?+
Yes — customer inspections are welcomed and increasingly requested by brands as they scale.
What happens when a batch fails inspection?+
The batch is held and the failure mode is recorded. Depending on severity we rework, replace or renegotiate the delivery plan with the customer.
Tell us about your watch project
Share your target customer, quantity, price positioning and design direction. Our team will review the requirement and recommend a suitable manufacturing route.