Top 20 Swiss Chronometer Watch Brands: Rolex Leads the Pack
Here, we examine data from COSC that reveals the top 20 Swiss watch brands by number of COSC chronometer certificates issued to them in 2012. An interesting list for fans of swiss made watches.In 2012, COSC (Contr?le Officiel Suisse des Chronom��tres), the official chronometer certification agency of Switzerland, issued 1.73 million chronometer certificates for swiss made watches. This marks a record high, up 6 percent over chronometer production in 2011. The 6-percent rise comes on top of a giant jump in 2011, when chronometer certificates increased by 28 percent. According to COSC's data, which WatchTime obtained from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, an additional 87,911 timepieces were submitted to COSC that did not pass the certification process for swiss made watches.In order for a watch to bear COSC's official title of chronometer, its movement must pass an extensive battery of tests. Although COSC does not test finished watches, it measures the accuracy of a movement i

Introducing: The Rotonde De Cartier Astromysterieux
This was a big year for men’s watches at Cartier. You may have read about the new Cartier Drive and the other pre-SIHH releases that we covered in December of last year, but one that you may not have heard about yet is this Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux. 1 OF 3 This watch is a fantastic example of the technical skills that Cartier possesses and doesn't show off enough. Cartier is known for their vintage (and modern) mystery clocks – Louis Cartier and Maurice Couet mastered the mystery clock mechanism in 1912, taking inspiration from the famous illusionist Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin. This year, Cartier decided to modify and apply this technology to the Rotonde de Cartier in their brand new Astromystérieux. 2 OF 3 This watch is different from any watch I have seen in recent years. It is not just a mystery watch, but rather a mystery movement. Instead of just the hands being attached to the two moving crystals, t

Resell value?
I have a brand new Navitimer Montbrilliant Datora all stainless. It is brand new in the box never worn. Purchased while on business in Los Angeles and I didn't really like it once I got home.How much can I get for it? I paid about $5,000 after taxes.Thank you,Gill

1960s seamaster Deville question
Hey fellow watch lovers, I picked up a 60s womens sea masterDeville , gold filled, no date , mechanical wind up watch . Leather strap.flat back cover.. What is this worth( replacement) if I decided to add it to my insurance . Any ideas would be helpful. Pics coming soon. Its in original condiction . 8 out of 10 is my guess. Cheers Dale

Do you take off your submariner while going for golfing?
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