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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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    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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    Sep 26, 2021 by Ruediger Bucher

    Showing at WatchTime New York 2021: The Refreshed Breguet Marine Collection

    WatchTime New York 2021 is less than a month away, returning for the sixth time to Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall on October 22-24. Among the more than 25 participating watch brands set to display their newest timepieces is historical haute-horology watch maison Breguet, which will be showcasing its recently refreshed Marine Collection. After a relatively quiet...

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    Sep 25, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    Up and Away: We Review a Custom-Built Porsche Design Chronograph Inside a Porsche 911 Turbo S

    Porsche Design invites customers to configure chronographs according to their own wishes. We did just that to match the fastest and most expensive Porsche, the new 911 Turbo S. And we conquered the highest Alpine passes with the roadster, the watch and their special engines. It’s mid-July, but the weather forecast for the Stelvio Pass...

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    Sep 23, 2021 by Jens Koch

    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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    Sep 22, 2021 by Gisbert Brunner

    From Prototype to Production: Vacheron Constantin Unveils Pair of Overseas “Everest” Limited Editions

    Way back in June 2019, Vacheron Constantin captivated the watch media’s attention with the launch of an unusual prototype watch called the Overseas Dual Time Prototype. The watch – at the time limited to only a single example – was produced in partnership with Cory Richards, a noted professional photographer, explorer, and Vacheron Constantin ambassador,...

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    Sep 21, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    WATCH REVIEW

    Panda on the Track: Reviewing the Breitling Premier B01 Chronograph 42

    The new Premier collection stands out and apart from Breitling’s classic pilot and dive watches, while still leaving all its distinctive Breitling features intact. We review the flagship model of this new line., with original photos by Olaf Köster.

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    Sep 17, 2021 by Martina Richter

    Carl F. Bucherer Heritage BiCompax Annual Lucerne is an “Auto”-Biographical Tribute to the Bucherer Family

    As one of the few remaining family-owned Swiss watch maisons, Lucerne-based Carl F. Bucherer has used the most recent version of its popular, vintage-inspired Heritage BiCompax Annual timepiece as the base for a very special limited edition that takes its aesthetic cues from a 72-year-old family car with a rich history. Here’s the story behind...

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    Sep 16, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

    Military Surplus: IWC Launches Trio of Squadron-Inspired Pilot’s Watch Chronographs for Civilians

    Continuing the expansion of its popular aviation collection, which has taken center stage for the brand this year, IWC this week has introduced three new ceramic-cased models as part of its Pilot’s Watch Chronograph series. The trio includes the “Royal Maces,” “Tophatters,” and “Blue Angels” editions and are the latest collaborative pieces produced in partnership...

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    Sep 13, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    Introducing the Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF, A New “Purist” Collection Celebrating 25 Years

    In 1996, master watchmaker Michel Parmigiani’s dedication to horology resulted in the launch of a new watch brand with a new credo and new aesthetics. The new Tonda PF collection is both an homage to Parmigiani Fleurier’s design aesthetics, and also the maison’s most forward-looking collection to date. Unveiled during Geneva Watch Days, the Tonda...

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    Sep 11, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

    Breitling Takes a Spin Down Memory Lane with Top Time Classic Cars Collection

    At the recent Geneva Watch Days event, Breitling introduced a trio of chronographs that pay tribute to classic American sports cars from the 1960s. Alongside the launch of the Top Time Classic Cars Capsule Collection came the announcement of the watchmaker’s “Classic Cars Squad,” which includes the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Mustang, and the Shelby...

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    Sep 10, 2021 by WatchTime

    Time for Remembrance: Watchmakers Luminox and William Wood Honor the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

    This coming Saturday, America and the world will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, honor the memories of the many victims who died that day, and pay special respect to the heroism of the police, firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders who bravely rushed toward danger for the sake of others, many...

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    Sep 9, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

    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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    Sep 9, 2021 by Martina Richter

    History Written in Time: Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph Limited Edition

    It was 200 years ago this week, on September 1, 1821, when French watchmaker Nicolas Rieussec attended a horse race at the Champs-de-Mars Arrondissement de la Seine in Paris intending to test his newest invention. The device, a chronometer clock with two rotating counters and a fixed nib that inscribed black ink marks on them...

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    Sep 2, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

    From the Seas to the Skies: Hands-on with the Bremont Supermarine Chrono

    British watchmaker Bremont began unveiling its 2021 novelties to the market back in the spring. Leading the pack was an updated version of the brand’s popular, vintage-influenced Supermarine dive watch that added a new GMT function. Alongside that highly praised piece was the model we had a chance to go hands-on with recently: the Bremont...

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    Sep 2, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    Split Seconds on Display: The Czapek Antarctique Rattrapante

    The Geneva Watch Days event is in full force, and avant-garde Swiss watchmaker Czapek is among the brands unveiling its newest timepieces there for Fall 2021. Headlining this year’s collection is the new Antarctique Rattrapante, notably Czapek’s first skeletonized split-seconds chronograph. The watch follows up the Antarctique Rattrapante “Sunrise” edition, introduced earlier this year as...

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    Aug 31, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    Celebrating 175 Years, Ulysse Nardin Expands Marine Torpilleur Collection with Seven New Models

    Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin turns 175 years old this year, and the brand has used the milestone to great effect, launching numerous new timepieces in commemoration, including the Diver X Skeleton, Lemon Shark, and Blast Hourstriker, among many others. This week, at Geneva Watch Days, Ulysse Nardin marks its founding year with its largest set...

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    Aug 30, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    Now Closed! A Review of the TAG Heuer Carrera Sport Chronograph

    Carrera models encasing the manufacture Calibre Heuer 02 have been available since 2018, but the series lacked a classic version with a closed dial. Now TAG Heuer has closed that gap in the line in an attractive way. with the Carrera Sport Chronograph, which we review in this feature from our March-April 2021 issue. A...

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    Aug 26, 2021 by Alexander Krupp

    TimeOut With WatchTime Returns This Thursday, August 26!

    This coming Thursday, August 26, at 12:00 PM EST, WatchTime hosts our next “TimeOut” virtual presentation, presented on Zoom, in which WatchTime editors and contributors discuss, debate, and shed light on all subjects related to watches and the watch industry. In the upcoming session, WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Roger Ruegger and Senior Editor Mark Bernardo will discuss a variety of...

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    Aug 24, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

    WATCH REVIEW

    Beautifully Bicompax: Comparing Chronographs from Stowa, Staudt, and Frederique Constant

    We compared three elegant chronographs from Frederique Constant, Stowa, and Staudt. Visually, they all benefit from a symmetrical dial layout and lack of a date window, but are they more than just pretty faces? Find out in this review from our archives, with original photos by Olaf Köster.

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    Aug 24, 2021 by Jens Koch

    Chopard Celebrates “Supercar Country” With Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa

    Enzo Ferrari once remarked that “You win the 1000 Miglia race at the Raticosa Pass.” The legendary road, which rises almost 1,000 meters above sea level and winds through Italy’s Appenine mountains from Tuscany to Emilia-Romagna, represents the most challenging stage of the Mille Miglia road race and has earned the nickname “supercar country” for...

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    Aug 21, 2021 by Mark Bernardo
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