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Watchmaking has switched from the mastering of mechanical cogs to the adeptness of electronics and algorithms.
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The quote describes a change in what watchmaking requires. In the past, its central skill was mastering mechanical cogs and their moving parts. Now, greater skill lies in working with electronics and algorithms. The craft has therefore shifted from mainly mechanical expertise to expertise in electronic systems and programmed processes.
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