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I only bring this up about COSC specs and watches that are not COSC and still running within specs....many watches are still equipped with chronometer grade top eta's and movements that have not gone through the testing phase...which brings up a story I have that involves a watchmaker/manufature' here on 3T and a discussion he had with a new watch company that was insisting on COSC and the cost of going that route opposed to just using a top/chronometer grade movement that could be adjusted to run within the COSC specs by his watchmaker.
....my question is that if given the choice of a watch with the COSC cert at a much higher price or having the same watch with a chronometer grade eta running within the specs at a much lower cost to you which would you choose?
Very good informations and interesting question I must say....
This question is the root of ,not only the chronometer grade inscription, but also what is writen on the dial in general...
I explain: As in some previous posts I written, my meaning was resumed by "I want the quality at reasonnable price, even it's written ASSO on the dial"
Well, I exagerate but you certainly understand my point. Written "Certified Chronometer" or not on the dial, it's only you or few who will have the occasion to look very close to your watch, who will see it.
The important is the precision you know about and can rely on: Not the graffiti...
As Jeff told, there is watches with no marking who are very precise and within COSC standards. Offcourse even knowing that, many buyers will still pay more for the little graffity.
Another little graffity can even cost thousand $ like some Rolex with a special dial or hands who skyrocket in prices: Are any dial/hands worth 25000 buks?
Well, for my part, having a mvt 2500C Omega turning at way-over-COSC standard like nearly 0 second error by day, included inside a Kazimon 1500 case, is the pure exemple.
It costed me less than any Planet Ocean and I have a unique high quality piece 100% German made instead of a mass-production Omega watch.
Offcourse, nobody in the street recognise this watch and nobody knows it's precision: Only me and some friends.
But each time I look at it, it's like Xmass
