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Chronometer watch

A chronometer (Ancient Greek: χρονόμετρον, khronómetron, "time measurer") is a highly accurate mechanical timepiece, with an original focus on the needs of maritime navigation. In Switzerland, timepieces certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC) may be marked as Certified Chronometer or Officially Certified Chronometer. Outside…

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Jeremy ThackerBeverleyEnglandMarine chronometerCelestial navigation
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Mechanical chronometers

Balance springRubySapphireJewel bearingsPlatinum
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AtomicStatus symbols
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Certified chronometers

WristwatchesSerial number
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Chronometer watch

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Avg. degree1.97
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Chronometer watch → American Watchmakers-Clockmakers InstituteFederation, Chronometer, Chronometer Database, Chronomètres, COSCAccuracy, OCD, Suisse, Swiss Watch IndustryContrôle Officiel, The, Web ChronographChronometer

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chronometer navigation observatory chronometers mechanical certified marine watch timepieces cosc movement wristwatches used accuracy chronograph accurate may standards term switzerland

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those set by COSCinstance ofThe observatory testing regime typically lasted for 30 to 50 days and contained accuracy standards that were far more stringent and difficult than modern standards0.80text
diamondinstance ofHard stones0.80text
rubyinstance ofHard stones0.80text
and sapphire were often used as jewel bearings to decrease frictioninstance ofHard stones0.80text
wear of the pivotsinstance ofHard stones0.80text
escapementinstance ofHard stones0.80text
goldinstance ofChronometer makers also took advantage of the physical properties of rare metals0.80text
platinuminstance ofChronometer makers also took advantage of the physical properties of rare metals0.80text
and palladium.ComplicationsIn horological termsinstance ofChronometer makers also took advantage of the physical properties of rare metals0.80text
a complication in a mechanical watch is a special feature that causes the design of the watch movement to become more complicatedinstance ofChronometer makers also took advantage of the physical properties of rare metals0.80text
Chronometer watchrelated to External linksAmerican Watchmakers-Clockmakers InstituteFederation0.60section
Chronometer watchrelated to External linksSwiss Watch IndustryContrôle Officiel0.60section

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