Our Programmable Micromotors
A watchmaking revolution
At the heart of TheTimeChanger x Alain Silberstein lies the technology of programmable MEMS micromotors, an area of expertise for SilMach.
Programmable MEMS micromotors are miniaturised silicon systems, offering functionalities with unmatched performance.
Designed for athletes and professionals
RETROGRADE CHRONOGRAPH WITH FLYBACK AND SPLIT FUNCTION
The TheTimeChanger X Alain Silberstein watch combines the precision of a professional retrograde chronograph with the boldness of visionary design.
“With its high level of precision and sophistication, this watch, which I had great pleasure in designing with the engineers at SilMach, will delight those looking for an ultra-high-performance 'tool watch', very readable and easy to use in either mode, chronograph or timekeeping.”
Alain Silberstein
Produced in limited edition, a few pieces remain available for sale.
PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH
FLY-BACK FUNCTION
By holding down the button yellow, the hands freeze to allow you to read or note a first timed interval.
Releasing this button, the hands automatically return to zero* and restart the timing of a second interval.
*Important : The hands will not position themselves on zero, but on the number of seconds elapsed since the chronograph stopped.
PROFESSIONAL CHRONOGRAPH
RATTRAPANTE FUNCTION (SPLIT-SECOND)
By holding down the button red, the hands freeze allowing you to read or note an intermediate time.
Releasing this button, the hands automatically return to the actual elapsed time*.
*Important : The hands will position themselves taking into account the number of seconds elapsed since the chronograph stopped measuring the intermediate time.
PROGRAMMABLE MEMS MICROMOTORS
A UNIQUE MOVEMENT
This quartz movement is equipped with two MEMS micromotors made of silicon. Fully programmable, this movement allows for the creation of complex horological complications, such as retrograde hands and flight return and catch-up functions for the chronograph mode.
PROGRAMMABLE MEMS MICROMOTORS
A UNIQUE MOVEMENT
This quartz movement is powered by two silicon MEMS micromotors. Fully programmable, this movement enables the creation of complex horological complications, such as retrograde hands with flyback and retrograde (split-seconds) functions for chronograph mode.
MADE IN FRANCE, MADE IN BESANCON
MEMS MICROMOTORS
The micromotors that power the watch are designed by SilMach engineers and produced in a clean room. The raw material, silicon wafers, is processed using the same methods used to manufacture MEMS electronic components. This is the secret to obtaining small and ultra-precise micromotors.
WATCH MOVEMENT
The micromotors are assembled on an electronic board. SilMach has also developed an essential electronic component for our micromotors: the ASIC. It converts a voltage of 3V to 100V, a voltage that creates the electrostatic force necessary for the operation of the micromotors.
THE WATCH
Our SilMach teams precisely assemble the components of the watch. The watches undergo testing phases before being shipped to you.