Akrone: The demand for precision, the choice of excellence
Since its inception, Akrone has been dedicated to providing reliable, high-performance watches that meet the needs of its customers. While the debate between Japanese, French, and Swiss movements is still ongoing, one thing is certain: Swiss calibers remain a benchmark in terms of precision and robustness .
It is with this in mind that we have chosen to integrate two major Swiss watch manufacturers , renowned for their expertise and excellence:
✔ Sellita for our C-02 diving watches
✔ Soprod for our C-03 aviation watches
This choice is part of our desire to offer proven movements, while preserving a diversity of motorization also including France Ébauches and Miyota .
Sellita: Swiss excellence for our diving watches
Know-how recognized for over 70 years
Founded in 1950, Sellita has established itself as one of the largest suppliers of Swiss movements. Renowned for its robust calibers widely used in the watchmaking industry, the manufacturer offers movements that combine reliability, precision, and ease of maintenance .
Why did we choose Sellita for the C-02?
✅ Proven reliability : a robust movement, adopted by many watch brands.
✅ Proven Accuracy : Carefully tuned to ensure optimal performance.
✅ Ease of maintenance : a caliber that can be repaired by any qualified watchmaker.
Our C-02 diving watches , designed to withstand the most extreme conditions, now benefit from the robustness of the Sellita SW200 , guaranteeing optimal resistance and precision in an aquatic environment.
Soprod: the ally of our aviation watches
A key player in the Swiss watchmaking movement
Founded in 1966 and based in the Jura region, the Soprod factory masters the entire watchmaking process. Each component is designed and assembled in-house, guaranteeing impeccable quality and controlled production .
Why did we choose Soprod for the C-03?
✅ Completely French-Swiss manufacturing : each element of the movement is produced in-house by soprod.
✅ Precision and robustness : calibers designed for maximum stability.
✅ Long-term reliability : ideal for demanding use, particularly in aviation.
Our C-03 aviation watches , designed to meet the expectations of pilots and aeronautics enthusiasts, are now equipped with Soprod P-024 movements, guaranteeing high-level performance .
A natural evolution towards watchmaking excellence
With the integration of Sellita and Soprod , Akrone takes a new step by consolidating its offering around high-quality Swiss movements, while supporting the return of French calibers with France Ébauches and offering Japanese alternatives with Miyota .
📅 From 2025 , other collections and variations of our models will be equipped with these Swiss movements, allowing our customers to benefit from a wider choice depending on their expectations and their use.
🔍 Discover our watches equipped with Sellita and Soprod movements and immerse yourself in the Akrone universe. Reliability, precision, and robustness on the wrist. 🕰️✨
