A new name and a new location! We are proud to announce an exciting evolution within our company. From now on, Fine Timepiece Solutions USA (FTS USA) will officially be known as FTS American Manufacturing. Our company is growing and this change signifies a new chapter in our journey that will open doors and enable us to offer more […]
Born from 3 years of R&D and our unwavering commitment to revitalize American watchmaking, the 7000 series represents a significant milestone in our journey. Unlike many movements in the market today, the 7000 series is not a mere imitation. Rather, it stands as a testament to our dedication to craftsmanship and originality. With a robust
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As we approach February 10th, we wanted to extend our warmest wishes for a Happy Chinese Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! This festive occasion brings families together, marks new beginnings, and offers a well-deserved break to our hardworking partners in China. However, with this celebration comes a temporary halt in operations across China,
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Do you know the story of the Americhron movement? By this point you’ve probably heard about our Americhron movements but you probably don’t know the full story. The Beginning The Americhron journey began in 2017 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, where we met with Technotime, a Swiss movement company pioneering a replacement for the 2824 movement. At
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Ever wondered about the true meaning behind the “Made in USA” mark? While some countries (like Switzerland, Germany, and Japan) have looser standards and only require a certain percentage of the product to be produced domestically to qualify for the “Made in” mark (without an additional qualifying statement), the United States FTC sets the bar ludicrously high
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We are incredibly excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! This isn’t just a fresh coat of paint, but a complete reimagination of what FTS can offer you. Our team worked hard and put a lot of thought behind every detail. Let’s take a quick tour of what you’ll find: The Hub: We’re particularly
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We’re excited to kick off the new year with some exciting news. First, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re expanding to a new location! Our new facility is going to be located in Mesa, Arizona. This strategic move will position us closer to our partners and open more opportunities for employment in the East Valley. Follow us
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By Gary Girdvainis Ten years ago, business partners RT Custer and Tyler Wolfe created something new out of something old and brought the Vortic watch brand to life. Housing refurbished vintage American pocket watch movements into wristwatch cases crafted in the United States was a novel idea that brought renewed interest in an America’s watchmaking
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Can an automatic watch be made almost exclusively in America today – and for under $1k? That’s the question for Vortic Watch Company founders R.T. Custer and Tyler Wolfe set out to answer in 2023. Their conclusion was a resounding yes, and the result is a sister watch brand they launched this week called Colorado
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Inside Vortic as they Launch the Colorado Watch Company SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 WORDS BY ZACH KAZAN The story of American watchmaking is long, complex, and undertold. It’s regrettably easy to consign the period of this country’s history as a global titan in watch production to an appendix in the greater history of watchmaking writ large. But
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