While watch enthusiasts are likely familiar with COSC testing and chronometer-certified watches, very few probably realize that the organization doesn’t just test mechanical movements. There are, in ...

The watch world is full of highly technical, often highly French terms that any normal person, reasonably, doesn’t know. Welcome, then, to Horology in a Hurry, a semi-regular column where we’ll break ...

In a world full of flashy gadgets and overpriced trends, there's something refreshing about a watch that just gets the job done right. Tissot has been cranking out solid timepieces for years, from ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The term “chronometer” dates back more than 150 years, and originally referred to marine clocks whose accuracy ...