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The bevelling and dashed lines are done entirely by hand. The authenticity of hand bevelling can be seen in the cleanness of the inward and outward corners, which no machine can reproduce with such precision. This finish consists of eliminating the edges between the surface and flanks of the piece, forming a 45-degree chamfer (bezel) which will then be polished. This operation deburrs "machine-processed" components which, besides their unaesthetic nature, could adversely affect the operation of the movement. Polishing also limits corrosion. This finishing process requires great meticulousness and offers the finest aesthetics.
The cage bridge of the regulator, made from titanium, a stronger material than steel, is extremely complicated to make. The part comprises 28 inward corners which means this highly visible bridge constitutes evident proof of the perfection of the work undertaken by Rudis Sylva.
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