Business News: Switzerland's COSC Unveils 'Excellence Chronometer' Level Of Certification

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. The Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, or COSC, is adding a new level for chronometer certification, introducing an upgraded tier that will better reflect the evolution and precision improvements in modern watches. The new certification comes…

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Introducing: The Final Baltic MR, With Two Different Black Dials And Gem-Set Moissanite Bezel

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. What We Know How do you say goodbye to one of the best super-affordable, super-classic dress watches on the market? According to Baltic, you do it with a bit of flash. The brand is bidding farewell…

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New Release: The Henri Grandjean & Cie Magician Watch Showcases A Mysterious Triple-Axis Tourbillon

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Originally founded in 1831, Henri Grandjean & Cie is the eponymous brand of the famous Swiss watchmaker Henri Grandjean, who was instrumental in the development of marine chronometers and helped establish both the Neuchâtel Observatory and…

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Watch Release: The Ultra-Lightweight Chopard Zagato Lab One Concept

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. 107 year-old Italian coachbuilding company Zagato has made a name for itself with its unique — dare I say, Marmite — designs combined with exceptional craftsmanship. While Zagato cars tend to be rather divisive in their…

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Triscope by Angles Watches: Reimagining the Geometry of Time

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Independent watchmaking thrives on risk. While much of the industry circles around safe evolutions of familiar designs, some brands choose to rethink the fundamentals. With the new Triscope, Angles Watches leans fully into its architectural instincts,…

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Introducing: The Grand Seiko SBGX359 And SBGX361 – The Brand's Smallest 9F Quartz Watches

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. What We Know For a small watch, we’ll keep it short and sweet here. Grand Seiko has just announced a brand-new Caliber 9F51 quartz movement that powers its smallest 9F-based watch to date. The stainless steel…

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The Oris Yangtze Jiangtun Limited Edition

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. When was the last time you thought about the Yangtze jiangtun porpoise? Probably never, but Oris wants to bring the name of this critically endangered finless porpoise into the conversation with its newest release, the Yangtze…

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Armand Nicolet M02 Model C Watch Review: A Minimalist Classic For Modern Tastes

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. The Armand Nicolet M02 family of wristwatches represents the type of classy, retro-inspired timepiece I liked when first getting to know the brand more than 20 years ago. Recently, Switzerland-based Armand Nicolet has “revamped” the M02…

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