WYLER INCAFLEX CARREE ULTRA-THIN ref 1574/2

Wyler Incaflex is a Swiss watch brand founded in 1896 by Paul Wyler, best known for its groundbreaking Incaflex technology introduced in the 1920s. This innovation featured a uniquely flexible balance wheel designed to absorb shocks, significantly improving durability compared to traditional designs. Wyler famously demonstrated the strength of Incaflex watches through dramatic public tests—dropping them from great heights, including the Eiffel Tower—where they continued to run accurately, establishing a strong reputation for robustness. Throughout the mid-20th century, Wyler produced a wide range of reliable wristwatches, from elegant dress pieces to sportier models, all emphasizing shock resistance and everyday practicality. Although the brand’s prominence declined during the quartz crisis, Wyler Incaflex remains historically important for its contribution to shockproofing in mechanical watchmaking, and vintage examples are appreciated by collectors for their engineering ingenuity and distinctive place in horological innovation.