Guggenheim Museum in New York City.Ĭlick here for five things you should know about the COSC.If you are new to the world of watches, you will know that familiarizing yourself with the different terms can be quite a difficult task, especially since there is a certain jargon used in horology. While you can find COSC-certified watches throughout the various collections (Baroncelli, Commander, etc), a recent favorite of ours is inspired by the Solomon R. In 2015, the last year that the COSC released data on its production, Mido came in fifth for total certifications received with exactly 49,922. Like its Swatch Group sibling Tissot, Mido is a force within the production of affordable chronometers.
Muller also recently introduced his first in-house movement with the Wyvern Manufacture Limited Edition. Current prices range from approximately $2,000 for the “Classic Duobox” to slightly above $3,000 for the limited edition versions. After 25 years in the industry, Muller decided it was time to use his knowledge to create an independent brand where he could maintain quality control and produce the watches he had always dreamt of making. Brellum was founded by a fourth-generation Swiss watchmaker named Sebastien Muller. The brand introduced its first collection, dubbed the “Duobox” last year. The young microbrand has generated quite a bit of buzz across the horological blogosphere in recent years thanks to good looks, accessible pricing, and COSC-certified reliability. We’ll forgive you if you’re not familiar with Brellum. The Brellum Duobox Power Gauge Limited Edition Ghost Since the Powermatic 80 was first released, it has become one of the more dynamic ranges for Tissot. Also, the diameter of the barrel arbor’s core was reduced, enabling the mainspring to be stretched, thereby increasing the power reserve. The oscillation frequency was reduced from 4 Hz to 3 Hz (21,600 vph) and a high-performance synthetic material was used in the escapement to reduce friction. To achieve its lengthy reserve of 80 hours, its inventors developed a system that strongly reduces the consumption of energy.
The movement inside the watch first appeared in 2013 and is the product of a collaboration between Tissot and ETA. One of most impressive watches that Tissot has released in recent years is the Powermatic 80. Out of the dozens of brands that applied for and received the certifications that year, Tissot was the leader in quartz watches certified with 30,581 quartz timepieces out of its total 96,563 timepieces granted the designation. In 2015, the brand totaled the fourth highest number of watches to receive the certification, falling only behind industry behemoths Rolex, Omega, and Breitling. The Record Collection starts at approximately $2,000.įor a long time, Tissot has been considered a leader in the affordable COSC-certified segment. The movement utilizes a single-crystal silicon balance spring to increase longevity and ensure it fits COSC standards. Each wristwatch is time-and-date only with three hands and comes on a steel case – with the option of a diamond-set steel case for two of the ladies’ watches – and the choice of a steel bracelet or alligator strap. Despite this diversity, the aesthetic of the models are still heavily influenced by classic watch design. Released in part to celebrate the brand’s 185th birthday, this entirely new collection includes four different sizes (26, 30, 38.5 and 40 mm) and a variety of dial options for men (six options) and women (seven options). In 2018, Longines introduced the Record Collection, a lineup of watches entirely certified by the COSC.
While it’s true that there will always be a correlation between price and the quality of movement, this list proves that you don’t have to take out a second mortgage to find an attractive Swiss mechanical watch that is COSC certified. We recently went into detail about how the COSC operates and what is needed for a watch to receive the classification and we highly encourage you to check the process out. If you read WatchTime often, you’ve probably noticed it being namedropped fairly frequently when we discuss new releases. The governing body for accuracy in the Swiss watchmaking industry is the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres ( COSC). While the reasoning we cherish our mechanical marvels of the wrist may have changed - be it a romantic fascination, an appreciation for design and engineering, or simply as a fashion statement - it’s always nice to have a timepiece that is more accurate than not. Thanks to the omnipresence of smartphones, laptops, and other digital devices, it’s no longer necessary to wear a watch to know the exact time. The past two decades have seen a shift in why people wear watches.
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