Geneva Seal

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 Chopard L.U.C 1963 Chronograph Featuring a New, In-House Movement with Geneva Seal (with specs and pricing)

Exclusive: A Sneak Peek at the Chopard Calibre L.U.C 03.07-L, a New Manual-Wind Chronograph with the Geneva Seal

SIHH 2014: Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art Mécaniques Ajourées, skeleton watches for the gentleman (with specs and pricing)

SIHH 2014: Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon Openworked (with specs and pricing)

SIHH 2014: Introducing the Cartier Ballon Bleu 39 Flying Tourbillon with blue flinqué enamel dial (with live photos, specs and pricing)

Pre-SIHH 2014: Unveiling the new Roger Dubuis Hommage Chronograph

SIHH 2014: Explaining the Cartier Astrocalendaire and its innovative ‘amphitheatre’ perpetual calendar (with live photos and price)

Hands-on with the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon Collection Excellence Platine (with live photos and pricing)