The formula, in full.

The four rules behind it

One. Every number in a scored entry comes from the manufacturer's own published specification, and the source is printed on the page. Where a maker does not publish a figure, the Atlas says so rather than estimating it.

Two. The total is derived from the four sub-scores at render time. There is no total field anywhere in this site's data, which means a score cannot be adjusted without adjusting the reasoning that produced it.

Three. Scores are never for sale, and no placement in any guide is ever paid for. Where a link earns a commission it is disclosed on the page and in the affiliate disclosure.

Four. A score is a snapshot at a price. When the street price moves far enough, the value pillar moves with it and the entry is rescored. The date on each page is the date the arithmetic last ran.

What the verdicts mean

Solid buy: the specification justifies the price and we would recommend it without qualification. Hidden gem: it outperforms its price bracket by a margin the market has not caught up with yet. Worth a look: good, with real caveats named on the page. Overhyped: the price is buying something other than the watch.