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TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

The Workshop Journal

Factual essays on materials science, escapement physics, and the engineering principles behind EPOCH timepieces.

Why We Regulate in Five Positions Instead of Two
CALIBER REGULATIONOCTOBER 14, 2026

Why We Regulate in Five Positions Instead of Two

Gravity is the constant adversary of the mechanical escapement. How physical workshop adjustment offsets positional rate variations across daily wrist rotation.

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Cold-Drawn 316L vs Titanium: An Honest Material Evaluation
METALLURGYSEPTEMBER 02, 2026

Cold-Drawn 316L vs Titanium: An Honest Material Evaluation

Why we selected high-density marine-grade 316L for four of our five cases: scratch self-healing properties, surface finish specular stability, and magnetic shielding.

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Shaving the Tenths: The Architecture of the 9.6mm Daily
CASE DESIGNAUGUST 19, 2026

Shaving the Tenths: The Architecture of the 9.6mm Daily

How redesigning the case-back gasket channel and sapphire bezel flange allowed 100 meters of water resistance in an ultra-slim silhouette.

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