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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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    Line of Succession: Reviewing the Tudor Heritage Black Bay Chronograph

    Tudor’s Heritage Black Bay Chronograph profits from a collaboration with Breitling while drawing deeply from Tudor’s own history. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, with original photos by OK-Photography, we give the watch an in-depth review.

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    Dec 2, 2020 by Martina Richter

    FEATURE

    Flight Fight: A History of IWC and Breitling Pilots’ Watches

    When longtime IWC head honcho Georges Kern left became CEO of Breitling, some saw it as the latest salvo in the two Swiss brands' historical duel for horological supremacy in the air. Here we explore how both brands have made their marks on the history and evolution of pilots' watches.

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    Dec 1, 2020 by Jens Koch

    Currents in the Air: Reviewing the Breitling Aviator 8 B01 Chronograph Mosquito

    In the continuing retro wave, the Aviator 8 collection reinterprets Breitling’s early pilot watches without simply duplicating them. In this in-depth review from our October 2020 issue, we observe how the newest Aviator 8 model, the B01 Chronograph Mosquito, keeps up in modern everyday life.

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    Nov 29, 2020 by Martina Richter

    FEATURE

    Flying Ace: Tracing the History of the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch

    IWC's Big Pilot’s Watch became an instant classic when it was re-released in 2002. But its history stretches much further back in time. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we explore the Big Pilot and its many evolutions over the decades.

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    Nov 27, 2020 by Jens Koch

    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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    Nov 24, 2020 by Ruediger Bucher

    FEATURE

    On the Cusp: A Brief History of the Zenith El Primero

    Zenith’s El Primero automatic chronograph caliber — unveiled to the world 50 years ago this year, in 1969 — is regarded as one of the world’s best and most accurate movements. In this historical feature from the WatchTime archives, contributor Thomas Gronenthal takes a look at its development.

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    Nov 23, 2020 by WatchTime

    WATCH REVIEW

    High Flying Eye: Reviewing the Longines Avigation BigEye

    Inspired by a chronograph from the 1930s, the Longines Avigation BigEye unites aviation history and modern watchmaking and boasts a column-wheel movement manufactured exclusively for Longines. We review the watch in this feature from the WatchTime archives.

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    Nov 20, 2020 by Martina Richter

    TAG Heuer Toasts Jack Heuer’s 88th Birthday with Carrera Chronograph Gold Limited Edition

    Jack Heuer — great-grandson of TAG Heuer’s founder, its former CEO, and current Honorary Chairman — turns 88 years old today, and the watch company that still bears his surname is celebrating with a very special timepiece in rose gold, Jack’s favorite material, based on his favorite vintage watch, the Heuer Carrera Ref. 1158CHN. Here’s...

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    Nov 19, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

    TAG Heuer Unveils Two New Formula 1 Watches Inspired by Ayrton Senna

    Few brands are as synonymous with auto racing as TAG Heuer. When one thinks of motorsports and the watches that have played a role in their history, one cannot help but conjure up several of the brand’s iconic models, like the Carrera, Monaco, and Autavia. Recently, TAG Heuer unveiled the latest additions to its racing...

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    Nov 18, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

    FEATURE

    Il Dolce Orologio: Exploring the Eclectic Watch Families of Eberhard & Co.

    While Italian watch enthusiasts have embraced the timepieces of Eberhard & Co. for well over a century, only a relative handful of American collectors are aware of the brand’s rich history and diverse offerings. Now, buoyed by a surprise Geneva Grand Prix win for its most historically significant model, Eberhard is making the U.S. sit up and take notice.

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    Nov 18, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

    H. Moser & Cie.’s Award-Winning Streamliner Flyback Chronograph Automatic Takes the Stage in Funky Blue

    Last week, H. Moser & Cie. copped this year’s award in the Chronograph category at the 2020 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève with its wildly inventive Streamliner model. This week, the Schaffhausen-based maison unveils the latest iteration of the watch, this one presenting its face to the world via the Funky Blue fumé dial that...

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    Nov 17, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

    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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    Nov 17, 2020 by Gisbert Brunner

    Singer Reimagined Launches Three Flytrack Prime Editions Ahead of Regular Release

    This past week, Geneva-based watchmaker Singer Reimagined unveiled the latest update to its catalog, the new Singer Flytrack, which comprises three different watches, each using the same base styling but differentiated by their use of different chronograph scales — telemeter, pulsometer, or tachymeter. Each of the models will be exclusively limited to 10 pieces for...

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    Nov 15, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

    FEATURE

    Linking Past to Present: The Evolution of the TAG Heuer Link

    How did TAG Heuer revamp its 1990s leader model, the iconic Link, for the 21st Century? Find out in this feature from WatchTime's Design Special 2019.

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    Nov 11, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

    WATCH REVIEW

    Borrowed Time: Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph

    There are vintage-inspired watches that try really hard to ape the look of the historical model that they’re re-creating for a modern audience, and there are those that strive instead to channel that original model’s essence as a base with which to build new complications upon. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Polaris Chronograph — one of the standout models...

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    Nov 10, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

    WATCH REVIEW

    Aqua Stop: Reviewing the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Chronograph

    Patek Philippe now offers the Aquanaut with a chronograph movement. This sporty complication fits perfectly in the company’s increasingly youthful, dynamic collection. But how does it perform in real-life conditions? We find out in this in-depth review from our June 2019 issue.

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    Nov 6, 2020 by Martina Richter

    WATCH TEST

    Chasing Nostalgia: A Test of the Omega Speedmaster Racing

    The Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronometer is in gear for a new generation of fans. We tested the current Speedmaster with a retro-inspired dial and the latest in watchmaking technology under the hood.

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    Nov 3, 2020 by Alexander Krupp

    WATCH REVIEW

    Borrowed Time: Oris Aquis Chronograph

    Oris’s Aquis collection of professional-grade divers’ watches has grown to encompass a variety of limited editions devoted to marine conservation and preservation causes (i.e., 2017’s Hammerhead), a handful of small complications like big dates and small seconds, and notably, an innovative mechanical depth gauge. In 2018, the Holstein-based brand added a chronograph to the lineup....

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    Nov 2, 2020 by Mark Bernardo

    Christopher Ward Steps Once More Into Retro Styling with New C65 Chronograph (with Live Photos)

    Christopher Ward, the British watchmaker known for its accessibly priced professional dive watches, has today unveiled the latest update to its C65 dive watch collection, the C65 Chronograph. This particular addition looks to combine “bold colors” and “bolder ambition” in its vintage-inspired styling. The inspiration for this neo-vintage timepiece comes from the late 1960s: Christopher...

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    Nov 1, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

    Watches, Whiskies, and More: Six Pairings of High-End Timepieces and Top-Shelf Spirits

    There’s nothing like a well-earned, sublime sip of your favorite libation at the end of a long workday, whether at home or out-and-about — especially if you’re wearing just the right wristwatch to count down to your Happy Hour. Here we match up six noteworthy spirits — four Scotch whiskies, a mezcal and a brandy...

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    Oct 30, 2020 by Mark Bernardo
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