#Calibre watches of switzerland manual#
COSC is a prestigious Swiss government agency that certifies the accuracy and precision of timepieces in Switzerland.Ĭrown: Part that allows you to manipulate the watch movement for a variety of purposes such as setting the hands, changing the date, winding the mainspring, etc.Ĭrystal: Transparent cover on a watch face that gives view of the dial.ĭeployant: Type of clasp that keeps the closing mechanism hidden, creating an uninterrupted look for your bracelet or strap.Įxhibition Case Back: Unique complication wherein a crystal window is implemented into the back of a watch case, allowing view of the timepiece's movement.įunction Pushers: Manual controls on a case for when a movement features complications that require increased manipulation. To become a chronometer, timepieces have to pass a test conducted by the Controle Officiel Suisse des Chronometers (COSC), roughly translating to Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. The crown controls the analog watch while function pushers allow you to start, stop and reset the chronograph subdials.Ĭhronometer: High-precision timepiece that has been tested and is certified to meet precision standards Chronometer watches often come with certificates indicating their certified status.Ĭomplication: Any feature added to the timepiece that does not indicate hours, minutes or seconds.ĬOSC Certified Chronometer: Refers to timepieces that have been christened with the title of chronometer. The Group’s luxury watch credentials are complemented by a luxury jewellery business and a proud association with the Royal household as a historical holder of Royal Warrants.ATM: Measures water resistance Stands for "atmospheres" or the amount of pressure a watch can withstand before leaking One atmosphere is equal to 10 meters of water pressure.īezel: Retaining ring topping the case and securing the crystal Sometimes incorporates unidirectional or ratcheting movements, engraved or printed chapter markers, or complications such as a tachymeter.Ĭhronograph: Functioning similarly to a stopwatch, a chronograph is a unique and valued complication due to its ability to measure increments of elapsed time while the watch still maintains traditional timekeeping abilities. Having built consumer trust and awareness over generations, in 2019 we were proud to celebrate the centenary of our relationship with Rolex. We pride ourselves on delivering a customer experience that complements the luxury brands that we partner with and our focus for the future is continued elevation and expansion in the UK and US. Our well invested showroom network includes the “Golden Triangle” of flagships in London, four flagship showrooms in America, and increasing presence of mono-brand boutiques along with an industry leading Ecommerce platform. The Group comprises of four prestigious retail brands Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths and Mayors and has been transformed over the last 5 years into a modern, technologically advanced, multi-channel retailer with a foundation of success based on strong watch brand partnerships, impactful marketing and unrivalled customer experience. The Watches of Switzerland Group is the UK’s leading luxury watch specialist operating in both the UK and US, with a complementary luxury jewellery offer.
Since then, Calibre has grown into a multimedia platform ensuring that we can deliver the most up to date, quality watch news to our clients around the world. Our readers are passionate about luxury horology and we keep our readers up to date with the latest developments in the Swiss industry. Because of this, we are able to feature exclusive watch news, interviews and in-depth watch articles.
We are proud to be the UK’s largest, authorised retailer of Rolex and we have a superb relationship with some of the world’s prestigious, luxury Swiss brands such as Patek Philippe, TAG Heuer, OMEGA and Cartier. The Calibre content is also distributed to our network of loyal clients as a monthly digital newsletter, delivering all the latest news and curated trends from The Watches of Switzerland Group on a regular basis.Ĭalibre was originally founded in 2007 as the official magazine from The Watches of Switzerland Group. Plus, our readers can gain deeper insight in the world of watches through our exclusive interviews and videos with leading figures in the watch industry. We are proud to provide unparalleled coverage in the horological industry, from our own experts on new timepieces to the hottest trends.
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