Series 1
| MA | 3 of 5 | Movement architecture |
|---|---|---|
| MM | 0 of 5 | Movement manufacturing |
| EX | U unknown | Exterior manufacturing unknown |
| DH | 0 of 5 | Dial & hands manufacturing |
| CF | 0 of 5 | Craft & finishing |
| WE | U unknown | Watchmaking execution unknown |
| PD | 4 of 5 | Product development |
Not a ranking. Darker means more of the work is done inside the brand.
Evidence by dimension
MA 3Movement architecture: Heavily re-engineered architecture
The FM-01 is Chronode's C101 with a new balance bridge, click spring assembly and power reserve indication, developed with Jean-François Mojon. That is more than a cosmetic change but not a new caliber. Level 2 is defensible; 4 would need a source showing broader re-engineering.
Supporting evidence (2)
The FM-01 caliber is based on the Chronode C101.
Fleming chose Chronode's C101 calibre as inspiration
The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here (Borna Bošnjak, Time+Tide)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Base caliber.
The C101 was modified with a new balance bridge, click spring assembly and power reserve indication.
modified it to their needs with a new, black-polished balance bridge and click spring assembly
The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here (Borna Bošnjak, Time+Tide)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Extent of modification.
Context (1)
Jean-François Mojon of Chronode helped develop the movement.
Chronode's Jean-François Mojon helped develop the highly decorated movement
The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here (Borna Bošnjak, Time+Tide)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Engineering partner.
MM 0Movement manufacturing: Complete movement external
The movement is made by Chronode; no movement part is made by the brand.
Supporting evidence (1)
Chronode created the movement for Fleming.
For this, Fleming turned to Chronode, who created a gem.
Fleming Series 1: A Superb New 'Six-Eater' (Martin Green, Quill & Pad)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Movement created by Chronode.
EX UExterior manufacturing: Unknown
The case is the brand's design, but no source names who makes it. U until a source is found (handbook score was 0).
Context (1)
The founder held the case to his original design through two years of development.
As Fleming did not want to deviate from his original design, it took two years before the case in tantalum was finally up to par.
Fleming Series 1: A Superb New 'Six-Eater' (Martin Green, Quill & Pad)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Design only, not manufacture.
DH 0Dial & hands manufacturing: Dial and hands external
All dials are made by Comblémine. Hands are not covered by any source.
Supporting evidence (1)
All dials are made by Comblémine, owned by Kari Voutilainen.
All dials are made by the experts at Comblémine, a highly specialized company in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland owned by Kari Voutilainen.
Fleming Series 1: A Superb New 'Six-Eater' (Martin Green, Quill & Pad)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
External dial maker.
CF 0Craft & finishing: No documented internal artisanal craft
No internal craft is documented; the hand finishing belongs to Comblémine and Chronode.
Supporting evidence (1)
All dials are made by Comblémine, owned by Kari Voutilainen.
All dials are made by the experts at Comblémine, a highly specialized company in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland owned by Kari Voutilainen.
Fleming Series 1: A Superb New 'Six-Eater' (Martin Green, Quill & Pad)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Dial craft is external.
Context (1)
The brand was not founded by a watchmaker.
Fleming is not the brainchild of a watchmaker
The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here (Borna Bošnjak, Time+Tide)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
No in-house workshop is described.
WE UWatchmaking execution: Unknown
No source says where the watch is assembled or regulated. U (handbook score was 1).
Context (1)
The brand was not founded by a watchmaker.
Fleming is not the brainchild of a watchmaker
The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here (Borna Bošnjak, Time+Tide)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
The brand has no described watchmaking team.
PD 4Product development: Extensive original technical development/proprietary systems
The brand designed the watch, held the case to its design through two years of development, and commissioned the movement modifications. The deep engineering is Chronode's, so 5 is not supported on current evidence.
Supporting evidence (2)
The founder held the case to his original design through two years of development.
As Fleming did not want to deviate from his original design, it took two years before the case in tantalum was finally up to par.
Fleming Series 1: A Superb New 'Six-Eater' (Martin Green, Quill & Pad)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Original design direction.
Jean-François Mojon of Chronode helped develop the movement.
Chronode's Jean-François Mojon helped develop the highly decorated movement
The long-awaited Fleming Series 1 is finally here (Borna Bošnjak, Time+Tide)Secondary source, pressArchived copyChecked 13 Oct 2026Added by ai-draft
Commissioned technical development.
Who makes what
| Area | Component | Made by | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Movement architecture | Caliber FM-01, developed from the Chronode C101 | Chronode | External specialist |
| Movement manufacturing | Complete movement | Chronode | External specialist |
| Exterior manufacturing | Case (tantalum, platinum, rose gold) | Unknown | Unknown |
| Dial & hands manufacturing | Dials | Comblémine | External specialist |
| Watchmaking execution | Assembly and regulation | Unknown | Unknown |
| Product development | Product design and supplier direction | Fleming | Internal |
History
Version 2 13 Oct 2026, mikeqtn
First evidenced profile. Proposed: MA 4 → 3 (sources describe a modified Chronode C101, not a new caliber); EX 0 → U and WE 1 → U (no source on the case maker or assembly); PD 5 → 4 (the engineering is Chronode's). Confidence B → C: all evidence is secondary, and the brand site could not be read. Reviewed and approved by mikeqtn on 2026-10-14.
Changed from version 1: MA 4 → 3, EX 0 → U, WE 1 → U, PD 5 → 4, evidence B → C.
Compare with version 1
Version 1 and version 2 Version 1 Version 2 MA 4 of 5, Version 1 3 of 5, Version 2 Movement architecture changed MM 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Movement manufacturing EX 0 of 5, Version 1 U unknown, Version 2 Exterior manufacturing changed DH 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Dial & hands manufacturing CF 0 of 5, Version 1 0 of 5, Version 2 Craft & finishing WE 1 of 5, Version 1 U unknown, Version 2 Watchmaking execution changed PD 5 of 5, Version 1 4 of 5, Version 2 Product development changed Version 1 13 Oct 2026, FALK v0.2 handbook (superseded)
Imported from the FALK Index v0.2 handbook §8 reference dataset.
Use this record
Handbook v0.2 §8 lists this record as "Fleming — Series 1". The brand's site could not be fetched (certificate error); evidence is secondary only.