Chronometer Quiz
You’ve read about COSC results here recently, but how much do you know about chronometer testing and certification? Here are a dozen multiple choice and true-false questions, plus an extra-tough bonus question, to test your chronometer knowledge. Will you achieve the accuracy required to earn your certificate? Take this test in 3 positions to find out. Answers appear at the end. 1. Which of these brands submit all of their movements to COSC?A. BreitlingB. ZenithC. Ball Watch Co.D. Ulysse Nardin2. The two Swiss cities that hosted observatories that performed official chronometer tests from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s were:A. Neuchatel and Le LocleB. Zurich and GenevaC. Bienne and La Chaux-de-FondsD. Geneva and Neuchatel3. The COSC tests:A. Fully cased-up watches with the crystals removed.B. Movements in cases, but with no crystals or casebacks.C. Movements with dials and hands only.D. Movements only4. True or false: COSC certificates report results in 4 languages: French, Germa

CLOSED: Melbourne Watch Co Flinders Giveaway!
It’s been far too long since our last giveaway, so we’re very excited to announce that we teamed up with our friends over at Melbourne Watch Co. to giveaway one of their Flinders watches! The Flinders is an elegant and refined business casual watch with style to spare. We were pleasantly surprised by the level of finishing achieved on both the case and dial, and sure you’ll be more than happy if you win it!?To be in the running, see the rules below and GOOD LUCK!!!Lastly, to stay up to date on future worn&wound giveaways, sign up for our email list (form in the page footer below) and follow us on?Facebook,?instagram?and?twitter!To be in the running for the Melbourne Watch Co.’s Flinders, all you have to do is;Comment on this post on wornandwound (not the original review or on any social media or other website where this post may appear) before the giveaway is over on April 24th, 2014 at 11:59pm (EST). You must enter a valid email address in the comment form.

The 69' Speedmaster is finally here! Lots of pics too!
Well she made it here today safe and sound. Better late than never I suppose. I didnt bother with a lume shot as there is hardly any lume to speak of anymore. I got as close up as I could on the shots. I only have a point and shoot and so I did the best I could. Some came out great IMO. It feels so nice upon my wrist. Without further ado..... Isn't she beautiful?

Its official..+ or - o (zero) seconds in over 1 Month!
Its official. My Planet Ocean is now + or - 0 (zero) seconds in over 1 month (32 days) and counting.My PO seams to gain 1/4-1/2 second a day on the wrist. It scrubs 1/4-1/2 second at night in its resting position with its crown up.

Online Videos in the new Christies "Watch Shop"
I read the two articles about Patek in Financial Times, 09/09/2014, page 6 of the Watches & Jewelry section. A small article announcing the opening of a new online used watch store at Christie's got my attention so I spent about an hour on it. The site offers great videos discussing various Pateks. Very informative. Go to .christies/watchshop. Enjoy!