Shane Griffin

Shane is one of the founding members of Wound For Life and a contributor to several other publications. A lover of all things mechanical, his true passions lie with watches and adventure. To keep up with the latest from Shane, you can follow him on Twitter (@shanegriffin1) or Instagram (@shanegriffin25). If you'd like to get in touch with Shane, email him at shane@woundforlife.com.

Omega Silicon Hairspring

Technical Notes: The Silicon Hairspring

The hairspring is one of the most important parts of a mechanical watch movement. First developed over 300 years ago, it has seen drastic improvements, with silicon being the new trend. Read our breakdown for the ‘what’ and ‘why’ silicon hairsprings are becoming increasingly popular.