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Watch School Wednesday: The Environmental Reality of Sapphire Crystal Watchmaking

A single domed sapphire crystal makes up for up 88% of a watch's total manufacturing energy consumption and CO2 emissions

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Vuk Radic
September 24, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

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