After almost two years in its development, E.C.Andersson Watch Co. is releasing its long-awaited hand-made watch. Fans of the brand have been able to follow the process from steel powder to finished watch and the result is a timepiece of exceptional craftsmanship, cutting-edge technology, and design artistry. The process can be viewed on video at the company’s website.

The new E.C.A Göta-Lejon Kontra-Gauss GMT is manufactured in Göteborg, Sweden. In fact, none of the watch’s steel parts have ever seen the outside of Sweden before its delivery to the end consumer; even the iron ore is mined domestically. Using both 3D printing of stainless steel and traditional milling in its manufacturing, E.C.Andersson is exploring high-tech solutions to achieve a product that exceeds expectations. The watch is full of details meant to awaken the aficionado’s love of high-end engineering.
To achieve the watch’s sharp edges, light-catching surfaces, and mirror-like angles, E.C.Andersson executed a tedious series of grinding, sanding, bead-blasting and polishing techniques, as well as enameling the oscillation weight. No less than nine stages of finishing are applied to each watch, entirely by hand, in Göteborg. The resulting contrasting surfaces on the watch look different from every angle, resulting in a powerful presence.

For such an ambitious watch, E.C.Andersson sought to offer a product that would last a lifetime. Thus, the company set out to battle one of...