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

Bremont Watch Company: Time To Take A Closer Look?
We watch enthusiasts are generally a pretty solid and reasonable bunch, but we aren't perfect. Aside from the general oddity that stems from being as passionate as we are about mechanical timekeeping, this passion sometimes gets the better of us. Occasionally, we go straight for the kill if we feel that our sensitivities have been tickled the wrong way. This type of behavior (for the sake of simplicity, let's just call it drama) is by no means limited to this sphere of the collector world, but it does seem really intense at times, with all of the passionate forum conversations and commentary about horology. Whether it is quartz vs. digital, smart vs. analog, a polarizing new design, or the misuse of subjective terminology, things can get heated quickly, and truths are often lost. After all, there are three sides to every story��A recent brouhaha involving Bremont Watch Company has thrown this opinionated side of the collecting hobby into stark relief. Ultimately, we strive to be informe

I'm Having a Tough Time Deciding...
First post here on Rolex Forums so I am sorry if it is not in the right place. I am having a tough time deciding on which watch to get. My choices are...ROO PandaROO BumblebeeROO SafariAny feedback or suggestions would be helpful. Thank you.

Just got the word...
My Aqua Terra that I had sent out August 6th (for a second time) is coming in today! The hour hand stopped jumping when setting the time, so back it went. Hopefully all is well now. I bought this watch when my second daughter was born and it means an incredible amount to me. I will post a picture once I have it back again!

There is a new Basel teaser at Rolex.com
But not yet.