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Chronographs

A chronograph is a device that measures elapsed time, i.e., a stopwatch. It is one of the most popular watch complications, and appears often in sports watches. Chronograph watches that number among the most famous and iconic watches in history include the Rolex Daytona, TAG Heuer Carrera, Omega Speedmaster, and Zenith El Primero, among others.

The word “chronograph” can be used to denote the device itself or a watch that incorporates the device. Most modern chronograph watches are equipped with a center-mounted seconds hand for showing the elapsed seconds and a subdial or subdials to show the elapsed minutes and, on some watches, the elapsed hours. A standard chronograph watch has two pushers on the side of the case. The top one is used to start and stop the chronograph function and the bottom one to return the elapsed seconds, minutes, and, when present, hours hand to zero.

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PORTFOLIO

Stopwatches at the Top: 7 Chronographs with In-House Movements

Looking for a chronograph with a completely in-house-manufactured movement? In this feature from WatchTime's June 2017 issue, we showcase some of the industry’s top picks, from seven power brands, from Breitling to Rolex to Zenith.

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May 25, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

No Date, No Problem: Six Watches Without Date Displays

While a date display is usually regarded as one of the most popular complications, some purists are opting more and more for harmony and symmetry on their dials by choosing a watch without a date window. Here are six notable examples in our latest story from the WatchTime Archives. Back to the Forties: IWC Big...

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May 16, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

FEATURE

Seiko: A Chronograph Chronology

We survey Seiko’s half-century-plus of mechanical chronographs in this comprehensive historical feature from the WatchTime archives. Discover the Japanese brand's contributions to the world of chronograph wristwatches.

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May 10, 2024 by Gisbert Brunner

What Makes Rolex so Successful? Here Are Nine Reasons

Rolex is viewed by many as the Number One among major Swiss watch manufacturers. Why? Rüdiger Bucher, Editorial Director at WatchTime's German sister magazine, Chronos, lists nine reasons for the success of Rolex.

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May 9, 2024 by Ruediger Bucher

Tudor Tackles the Long Road with the Pelagos FXD Chrono Cycling Edition

Dedicated to the riders of the Tudor Pro Cycling Team, Tudor presents the brand new Pelagos FXD: a self-winding chronograph with a cycling theme, designed with lightness and functionality in mind. Featuring a carbon composite case and a high-performance manufacture caliber, this timepiece reflects the daring spirit of a team that competes in some of...

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May 9, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Wempe Launches Third Model of “Signature Collection” with Girard-Perregaux

Global watch and jewelry retailer Wempe launches the latest iteration of its “Signature Collection” with Girard-Perregaux. The “Signature Collection” is a series of limited-edition and exclusive timepieces created in collaboration with the world’s finest watchmakers and available only at Wempe. The latest release with Girard-Perregaux, a 42mm Laureato Chronograph crafted from 904L stainless steel, features...

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May 6, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Beauty of Driving: Chopard Launches Mille Miglia GTS Automatic Chrono California Mille 33rd Edition

For the sixth consecutive year, Chopard proudly served as the Official Timekeeper of the 33rd annual California Mille, which took place last month from April 21 to 25. Inspired by the original Italian Mille Miglia open road race from Brescia to Rome (of which Chopard has also been a global sponsor since 1988), the California...

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May 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Navigating Through the Years: Hands-On with the Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Chronograph

For its 175th anniversary last year, Ulysse Nardin introduced an impressive fleet of Marine Torpilleur limited editions. In this latest visit to our esteemed archives, WatchTime sets sail in this latest visit to our archives with the Marine Tourpilleur Chronograph, which also has the added complication of an annual calendar onboard. The French term torpilleur...

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Apr 30, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

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Buying a Chronograph? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

10 factors to consider when selecting a chronograph watch, to help make sure it suits your wants and your needs. We take a look at chronographs from brands like Jaeger LeCoultre, Omega, Baume & Mercier, Longines, Montblanc, Tag Heuer and others.

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Apr 24, 2024 by WatchTime

FEATURE

Chronomania: The 50+-Year History of the Automatic Chronograph

Fifty years ago, the consortium of Heuer-Leonidas, Breitling, Buren-Hamilton and Dubois Dépraz vied with lone wolves Zenith and Seiko in the race to launch the world’s first automatic chronograph movement. How did these brands keep their developments secret? And how did the watch world change? We searched the past for clues.

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Apr 21, 2024 by WatchTime

Omega Gets Ready for Paris 2024 with New Speedmaster Chronoscope (with One in Gold)

With less than three months to go before Paris 2024, Omega is counting down the days to the Olympic Games with two new Speedmaster Chronoscope models. The chronograph duo is presented in stainless steel and Moonshine gold cases measuring 43mm in diameter and equipped with a tachymeter scale on the bezel. They come with a...

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Apr 18, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Advanced Flight Instruments: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun Ceratanium

This article was originally published in the September/October 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. Over the years, IWC has become almost synonymous with pilot watches. The Swiss brand’s current squadron of horological aces is divided into a “Classic” segment (with the Heritage and Spitfire models), “Performance Materials” (with Top Gun, Pantone and various other special...

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Apr 17, 2024 by Roger Ruegger

Eberhard & Co. Launches Two Flyback Chronographs in Chronographe 1887 Collection

Among the newcomers to Watches and Wonders 2024, Eberhard & Co. presented two new chronographs, the Chronographe 1887 Édition Limitée (ref. 31081), limited to 250 pieces with a telemeter and tachymeter scale, and the Chronographe 1887 Automatique (ref. 31082) with a tachymetric scale. As the name suggests, these two timepieces enrich the 1887 Collection, which...

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Apr 17, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Zenith Adds Three Chronographs to Defy Skyline at Watches and Wonders 2024

Zenith unveils the Defy Skyline Chronograph at this year’s Watches and Wonders. A first in the collection, the watch is equipped with the manufacture’s latest iteration of the El Primero automatic high-frequency chronograph calibre and endowed with a 1/10th of a second chronograph function. The 42.5 mm wide and 100 meter water-resistant octagonal steel case features a multi-sided bezel, with the construction opting for a...

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Apr 11, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Montblanc Presents 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph at Watches and Wonders 2024

It has become something of a tradition at Montblanc to present a historically inspired Minerva monopusher chronograph as part of the new introductions at Watches and Wonders, focusing on the beauty of its inner workings. This year, the Swiss brand is going one step further: the new 1858 The Unveiled Minerva Monopusher Chronograph, limited to...

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Apr 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Flying High With the Breitling Super AVI B04 Chronograph GMT 46 Mosquito

This article was originally published in the July/August 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. The De Havilland Mosquito was a multipurpose airplane manufactured in Britain during and shortly after World War II. More than 7,700 of these twin-engine, two-seater aircraft were built between 1940 and 1950. Aluminum and steel were scarce during this time, so...

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Apr 7, 2024 by Martina Richter

Swatch Announces Omega x Swatch Bioceramic MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase in Black

It’s official: After a teaser campaign on Instagram featuring Snoopy, this time with a cake and candle motif, and only two weeks after the launch of the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Mission to the Moonphase in white, Swatch today announced the black version, which is scheduled to be in Swatch stores on April 8. Dubbed the “New...

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Apr 5, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Hands-On: Girard-Perregaux Debuts Laureato Chronograph Ti49

Girard-Perregaux is celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Laureato Chronograph with its first titanium version. Launched in 1975 as one of the great luxury sports watches with a bracelet, alongside the Audemars Piguets Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus, to name a couple, the Laureato Chronograph has since become a permanent fixture in the...

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Apr 1, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Colors of Dolce Vita: Norqain Unveils News Shades for Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm

Color seems to be an even bigger trend in this year’s new watch models than in previous years. But it’s not just the stunning color ways – many brands are pulling out all the stops with creative hues, shades and nuances that often come with cool names reminiscent of places or cultural assets. Seiko, for...

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Apr 1, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Pretty in Pink: Tudor Surprises with a New Execution of the Black Bay Chrono

In a surprising move just 12 days before Watches and Wonders 2024, Tudor yesterday announced the new Black Bay Chrono “Pink” which shines bright with a – well – pink dial. “A pink dial may seem unexpected at first, but going against the grain is part of Tudor’s core DNA,” the brand whose motto is...

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Mar 28, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler
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