You can experience all of watchmaking history at Générale Ressorts, which has produced the best solutions for stocking energy in mechanical watches since 1857. Innovation is as important as history with the integration of new modern technological tools, the development of new high performance materials and our simulation software for mainspring discharge. The company is located in Bienne, the capital of Swiss watchmaking.
Our actuality
At Générale Ressorts, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and adopting sustainable practices in our operations. With this in mind, we have joined the Swiss Triple Impact (STI)... BIOFLEX® is a revolutionary nitrided austenitic steel that has conquered the watchmaking industry for its exceptional performance. Increased Chronometric Stability BIOFLEX® has been the focus of several years of research... Innovation and expansion are at the heart of the DNA of Générale Ressorts, recognized in the industry for its high-quality springs and components. The company recently expanded its assembly shop.... In a major recent development, Générale Ressorts has joined the Swiss Triple Impact (STI) program launched by B Lab Suisse. This innovative initiative puts the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development... Voluntary candidates for GPTW certification, Générale Ressorts and the Acrotec Group have been rewarded for the level of commitment, satisfaction and recognition of their employees, following a vast internal survey... Générales Ressorts will be presenting at the study day “La transmission dans tous ses états”, organized by the Société Suisse de Chronométrie (SSC). The event will take place on September... Extremely slim, at times discreet and at others fully in view, the barrel spring (mainspring) is a component requiring the most demanding and meticulous care. The Biel/Bienne-based company Générale Ressorts... Générale Ressorts and Politrempe, two companies of the Acrotec group, have worked together to develop an innovative polishing® technique for the sides of barrel springs. This patent-pending method offers an... The Acrotec Group will participate in the next edition of the EPHJ (Exposition Internationale de la Haute Précision) which will take place from June 6 to 9 at the Palexpo... We celebrated a special moment at Générale Ressorts: the first anniversary of seniority of Amélie Guichard, a dedicated and talented employee who has integrated perfectly into our company. Amélie joined...
Générale Ressorts reduces drinking water consumption by 70% thanks to its STI commitment
Advantages of BIOFLEX®: The Revolutionary Alloy of Générale Ressorts
At the cutting edge of barrel assembly to meet growing demand
Générale Ressorts joins the Swiss Triple Impact (STI) program : a further step towards sustainability
Générale Ressort earns Great PlaceTo Work (GPTW) certification, confirming the success of its ESG policy
Générale Ressorts to present at the SSC Study Day at EPFL
Générale Ressorts devotes all its energy to serving watchmaking
Générale Ressorts offers a polishing® technique for the sides of the barrel springs.
Générale Ressorts and Acrotec will be at EPHJ 2023
Générale Ressorts proudly celebrates Amélie’s first anniversary with our dynamic team