A Guide to Swiss Watch Certification and Testing, From COSC to Chronometrique+

Many watches are certified, for various qualities like accuracy, durability and water-resistance, by independent agencies, ranging from COSC to TIMELAB. These certifications are proof of watchmaking and chronometric excellence, with a sprinkle of savvy marketing. Here's a handy guide to the most important Swiss watch certificates. 

Announcing Chronometric+ Observatory, a New, Comprehensive Swiss Wristwatch Certification

Baselworld 2014: Introducing the Rolex Daytona Platinum with Diamond Bezel and Dial 116576 TBR (with specs and price)

Baselworld 2014: Introducing the Grand Seiko 1964 Self-Dater Remake in Spring Drive and High-Precision Quartz (with specs and price)

Baselworld 2014: Introducing the Omega De Ville Trésor, Retro Fifties Elegance with an Antimagnetic, Co-Axial Movement (with specs and pricing)

Baselworld 2014: Introducing the Chopard L.U.C 8HF Power Control, in Black Ceramic and Running at 57,600 bph (with specs and price)

Baselworld 2014: Introducing the Seiko Prospex Air Diver “Monster” in Black PVD, SRP581 and SRP583 (with specs and price)

Baselworld 2014: Presenting the Seiko Prospex Kinetic GMT “Tuna” Diver (with specs and pricing)

Baselworld 2014: Presenting the Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Tourbillon, the Most Complex Tourbillon Ever from GP (with specs and pricing)

Baselworld 2014: Introducing the Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch Apollo 11 45th Anniversary in Titanium and Rose Gold (with specs and pricing)

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