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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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    PROFILE

    Kari On: Meet Horological Rockstar Kari Voutilainen

    A dozen years ago, Kari Voutilainen was a horological ghostwriter, working anonymously for various high-end watch brands. Except for the few, one-of-a-kind pieces he made under his own label, his work bore the names of others. Now he’s a watchmaking star.

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    Aug 1, 2018 by WatchTime

    Showing at WatchTime New York 2018: Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph

    WatchTime New York, America’s luxury watch show, returns to the Big Apple in October! As we count down to the big event, taking place at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 26-27, we continue to showcase many of the new timepieces that guests will discover there. This week, we preview the limited edition, green-dialed version of the Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph.

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    Jul 31, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    FEATURE

    Building the Foundation, Part 2: The In-House Movements of Tutima

    Rome wasn’t built in a day — and neither was Rolex, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre and other watch manufacturers praised for their vertical integration and lauded for their array of in-house calibers. While we all applaud the handful of brands that bring new and increasingly complicated calibers to market virtually every year, we also should take...

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    Jul 30, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    NEWS

    Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs: 10 World-Touring Vintage Timepieces Touch Down in NYC

    Vacheron Constantin’s Les Collectionneurs Exhibition — a collection of (currently) 10 notable vintage timepieces from the Genevan manufacture’s 260-plus-year history, all impeccably restored and available for sale to consumers — is currently on display in New York, after its first two stops in Singapore and London. The watches, manufactured in a period spanning from 1928...

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    Jul 27, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    5 Milestone Breitling Watches, from 1915 to Today

    Pilots rely on Breitling’s chronographs, but calendars, world timers and divers’ watches also are part of the brand’s 130-plus-year history. As we all digest and discuss the redesigned Navitimer models that Breitling announced last week, let['s look back on five important Breitling watches that helped define the brand's identity from 1915 through the modern day.

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    Jul 27, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

    From Fratello Watches

    How Snoopy Ended Up on an Omega Speedmaster Dial

    Read about the Omega Speedmaster Professional "Snoopy Award" watch and how cartoonist Charles M. Schulz's beloved character, Snoopy, came to end up on its dial.

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    Jul 27, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

    NEWS

    Barrel-Shaped Beachcomber: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Blue

    After launching it to great fanfare, albeit mixed reviews, in 2014, Hublot has rather quietly grown the newest of its four core collections, the tonneau-shaped Spirit of Big Bang, over the subsequent years. However, the latest addition to the collection, designed to evoke the waves of the Mediterranean and the beaches of the Côtes d’Azur,...

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    Jul 24, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    FEATURE

    Building the Foundation, Part 1: The In-House Movements of Oris Watch Co.

    Rome wasn’t built in a day — and neither was Rolex, Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre and other watch manufacturers praised for their vertical integration and lauded for their array of in-house calibers. While we all applaud the handful of brands that have ramped up their in-house production, either recently or since the beginning, to a capacity...

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    Jul 23, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    WATCH TO WATCH

    Café Racer: Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph “Cappuccino” Edition

    The Goodwood Festival of Speed, one of the most important events on the social calendar of Britain's auto racing enthusiasts, wrapped up this past weekend, with the winner of the championship race taking home a special ticking trophy: the limited-edition Montblanc TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph with "Cappuccino" dial.

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    Jul 19, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    FEATURE

    5 Milestone Patek Philippe Watches, from 1868 to Today

    Flashing back to one of last year's biggest milestones in the watch-collecting world, Patek Philippe's  "Art of Watches" Grand Exhibition in New York, WatchTime offers a look at some of the most notable wristwatches from the company's 178-year history. Read on to discover WatchTime.com's top five.

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    Jul 16, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

    WATCH REVIEW

    Borrowed Time: Speake-Marin London Chronograph Valjoux 92

    The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, or SIHH, takes place in January in Geneva. In most cases, we in the watch media world tend to wait until the end of the show before naming our favorites, especially since our meetings with many of the horological heavyweights there — IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai, Vacheron, Cartier, etc....

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    Jul 13, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    FEATURE

    7 Milestone Watches From A. Lange & Söhne

    We take a look at a century-plus of notable timepieces from A. Lange & Söhne, including the Grande Complication pocketwatch, the first Lange 1, the Zeitwerk, and the Richard Lange Terraluna.

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    Jul 13, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

    FEATURE

    7 Milestone Omega Watches, from 1892 to Today

    In its long history, Omega has contributed numerous important watches and innovations to the world of watchmaking. In this feature, we chronicle seven of the 25 most important watches Omega has ever made, including the Omega Seamaster, the Omega Constellation and the Omega De Ville.

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    Jul 12, 2018 by Gisbert Brunner

    NEWS

    A Monster Launch: Omega’s New Speedy Tuesday 42mm “Ultraman” Limited Edition Sells Out in Under Two Hours

    If you weren’t one of the early risers who fired off an order for one on Omega’s Instagram page this morning, you’ve likely already missed out on the latest “Speedy Tuesday” model from the brand’s Speedmaster collection. Officially dubbed the Omega Speedmaster Limited Edition 42mm “Ultraman” and inspired by a historically significant model from 1967,...

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    Jul 10, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    WATCH REVIEW

    Borrowed Time: Anonimo Militare Alpini Camouflage Khaki Limited Edition

    When I think of Anonimo, particularly its lineup of bronze-cased watches, I can’t help but be reminded of the old Barbara Mandrell song, “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” Because Anonimo was doing bronze long before it became the hot new case material in the horological world — before Tudor, before Hublot, before Montblanc,...

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    Jul 6, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    PROMOTION

    A Collector’s Talking Piece: Formex Swiss Watches

    Here’s why my new Formex watch made my (every) day: An unaltered customer review by Robert Block, California, USA – software executive and passionate watch nerd...

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    Jul 6, 2018 by WatchTime

    From Fratello Watches

    Expert Advice: 5 Tips for Buying Vintage Watches

    Whether you’re buying out of sentimentality or simply for investment purposes, education is the most important factor when it comes to buying, or collecting, vintage timepieces, says Fratello Watches founder and WatchTime contributor Robert-Jan Broer.

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    Jul 5, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

    NEWS

    Rebuilding History: Omega Unveils “First Omega Wrist-Chronograph Limited Edition”

    Omega made its first chronograph to be worn on the wrist in 1913, during that transitional era of timekeeping history when pocketwatches were beginning to fall out of fashion in favor of the newly ascendant wristwatches. This week, the venerable Bienne-based manufacture announced the milestone launch of 18 historically influenced timepieces, designed to channel the...

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    Jul 3, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    FROM FRATELLO WATCHES

    Comparative Review: The Modern and Vintage Omega Speedmaster Mark II

    In this Omega watch review, Robert-Jan Broer compares and contrasts the modern Omega Speedmaster Mark II, launched in 2014, with its vintage predecessor from 1969.

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    Jun 21, 2018 by Robert-Jan Broer

    WATCH REVIEW

    Full Force: Reviewing the Tutima M2 Pioneer Chronograph

    The Tutima M2 Pioneer Chronograph is ready and able to continue the successful heritage of its predecessor, the Tutima Military Chronograph. The new M2 edition exceeds the specifications set for the earlier model by the military and is now available to civilians and professionals alike. Read on for an in-depth review from the WatchTime archives.

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    Jun 20, 2018 by Martina Richter
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