Omega Constellation "chronometre certified" full steel/complet acier cadran silver dial

Who Tested Your Watch? A Guide to the Watch Industry’s Quality Marks
People often wonder just how good their watches are. A quality seal can help provide an answer: it shows that the watch has passed a test for its timekeeping ability and, in some instances, the quality of its finishing. COSC and the Geneva Seal are by far the best-known issuers of quality certificates, but there are many others. Some, like these two, test watches from multiple brands; others, such as the Patek Philippe Seal. Here¡¯s a look at 11 quality-testing systems.COSC Certificate:Switzerland¡¯s Contr?le Officiel Suisse des Chronom¨¨tres, or COSC, is the best-known watch-certifying organization. The COSC procedure lasts 15 days. Watch companies send their movements to COSC uncased. COSC then assigns each an identification number and its employees apply a generic dial with reference points that help an optical sensor track the watch¡¯s seconds hand. Each movement is wound mechanically (automatic movements must remain rotor-less), then given a rest period of 24 hours before testing. The

Photo Report: Hands-On With The New Bremont Supermarine 2000 (PLUS: See It In NYC Next Week With HODINKEE!)
Last week we introduced you to the new mega-diver from the Brothers Bremont - the Supermarine 2000.? As the name suggests, this new 45mm diver is good to a whopping 2000 meters, meaning this bad boy is about as mean a diver as you could ask for.? We had one pass through the HODINKEE offices just this weekend so we thought we'd snap a few photos for you.? Enjoy.You can read more about the new S2000 right here. 2 OF 9 3 OF 9 4 OF 9 5 OF 9 6 OF 9 7 OF 9 8 OF 9 See the new Bremont S2000 in NYC next week.? 9 OF 9

Omega vintage question
Hi,New on the forum so please be niceI have a vintage seamaster 1968 that I would like to know the automatic winding direction of. The thing is that it does not wind sufficently in my winder, and to experiment further I need to know if I should wind it clockwise or counter clockwise? Or might it be both directions working? I belive it is a caliber 564. I have tried to ask at Omega sales offices as well as to Omega directly, but so far no certain answer (or no answer at all). As an example, my Sj?? Sandstr?m only winds counter clockwise and that I had to contact the manufacturer directly to find out (easily done since I live right next to their workshop...).Much appriciated if anyone could help me with this.

Anyone recognize this Benrus model?
Hi, guys -I see that there are a good number of Benrus fans here - and I'm fast becoming one myself - so I was hoping someone could help me ID this watch. Actually, I've found a good bit of info on the BB 4 movement, which seems to have been one of Benrus' go-to movements. What I'm really after is a way to identify the model/name of the watch itself. And, of course, to date its manufacture accurately. I really like this watch, though it just doesn't quite look right on my wrist. Guess I'm not classy enough! It is a neat watch. though, and runs like a champ.Any info will be gratefully received and much appreciated.Thanks!CIMG5644.jpgCIMG5663.jpgCIMG5684.jpg

Another Pelican project
Vietnam era 1967 Glycine Gombat with stainless cuff rally bracelet custom bead-blasted to match case, olive drab nylon strap with black buckle, and Tropic Sport black strap, in Pelican 1120 case. Any other Pelican projects out there? Halliburtons? Others?