Hororgasm[PuristSPro Moderator]
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I rather no accredition or industry wide level accredition, not bullshit like PP seal
Feb 07, 2013,11:10 AM
COSC is pure commercial, easily obtainable and fairly low standards...how many standard mechanized issued Rolex Submariner movements need to be certified??
PP seal is but a self aggrandizement exercise and branding given to in house QC...one industry insider once told me..."it's akin to masterbation" ...I also have a Horo Seal...a 20 step QC process for showering....do I smell better and am I more hygienic then the fellow next to me?
At the end of the day, the product speaks for itself...thru general knowledge, forums like these, word of mouth, AD opinion, blogs, etc that shape the argument.
Here is what I humbly opine:
1)As far as test goes...in terms of build quality and customer assurance...I will rather that the likes of COSC goes beyond the watch, but look at the processes, environment, experience of watchmaker/assembler, amount of in house integration etc.
2) in terms of accuracy and time keeping qualities of the movements...chronometers competition is the way to go.
3) an independent Swiss govt body be tasked with keeping track of warranty issues, and the time taken by these companies to rectify. Also to measure and collate data on "fault" rates of new watches within their warranty period, and melt out punishments to errant watch companies.
4) a consumer review body akin to J D Powers type, completely independent and no funding from watch industry.
Best,
Horo