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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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Escapement Watch Review: Seiko Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph

  In this in-depth review from my online watch magazine, Escapement, I take a look at the Grand Seiko Spring Drive Chronograph Caliber 9R86 SBGC001. The watch features a column-wheel chronograph, a Spring Drive movement, a power-reserve indicator and 24 hour GMT display.

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Apr 27, 2015 by Angus Davies

Sponsored: The Re-Edition of the First G-Shock Gets a New Color Variant

Unlike the MRG-B5000B, which was closely based on the first-generation model and whose dial used the key G-Shock color of red, the defining tone of the new MRG-B5000BA is blue. The concept behind the design is the “ao-zumi” (blue ink) used in Japanese calligraphy. The deep blue creates a mood of peace and serenity quite...

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Aug 15, 2022 by WatchTime

Function Junction: Reviewing the Fortis F-43 Pilot

  An alarm, a chrono, and a GMT, all in one watch. Martina Richter takes a close look at the Fortis F-43 Pilot’s Chronograph Alarm GMT Chronometer and its rare combination of functions. With photos by  Zuckerfabrik Fotodesign.

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Apr 26, 2015 by Martina Richter

Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Here's what you need to know about the Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, the first timepiece in the Rotonde de Cartier family to combine these two popular complications.

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Apr 21, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Fratello Classics: 5 Vintage Watches For the Budget-Minded Aficionado

WatchTime contributor presents five vintage watches for collector's on a budget, including Seiko's 5 Sports Speed-Timer "Bullhead", Omega's Seamaster Chronostop and others.

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Apr 21, 2015 by Robert-Jan Broer

Patek Philippe Ref. 5980 Nautilus Chronograph

Recent years have seen one aesthetic trend — blue dials — coming on strong in the watch world, and another — two-tone steel-and-gold looks — trickling back into vogue after a few years out of fashion. Both are in evidence in this week’s Watch to Watch, the new two-tone, chronograph version of Patek Philippe’s luxury...

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Apr 20, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Monochrome Reviews the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Expedition Jacques-Yves Cousteau

A while ago IWC introduced an entirely renewed Aquatimer collection. All IWC Aquatimer watches have been redesigned and now feature the same design cues, and, more importantly, functional upgrades such as the new Dive-Safe system and an externally operational internal dive-time bezel. We tried out the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Expedition Jacques-Yves Cousteau” for several...

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Apr 20, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Horology Comes to Steeltown: Kobold’s Spirit of America

The Kobold Watch Company recently moved from Pittsburgh to Pennsylvania’s Amish country. In this article from our archives, we tell the story behind Kobold’s U.S.-made Spirit of America watch, and how the brand ended up in the Steel City in the first place.

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Apr 20, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

5 Citizen Eco-Drive Watches from Recent Baselworld Shows

We take a look at five Citizen Eco-Drive watches, powered by Citizen's renowned Eco-Drive solar technology, including the Citizen Eco-Drive Chrono-Time and the Citizen Eco-Drive Ecosphere.

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Apr 20, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Alpina’s Alpiner 4 Collection: Six Affordable Swiss Sports Watches

In 1938, Alpina launched the original “Alpina 4,” which the brand claimed was the “first modern Swiss sports watch.” That vintage timepiece was the inspiration for the sporty Alpiner 4 collection, released by Alpina in 2014, which includes a chronograph and a GMT watch, both powered by automatic Swiss mechanical movements and priced well under...

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Apr 15, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Hublot Classic Fusion “ForbiddenX”

With the recent restoration of diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Cuba, American cigar smokers may soon be able to puff on Cuban cigars legally. Now they can count down to that historic moment on a watch that actually has real tobacco leaves in its dial: the Hublot Classic Fusion ForbiddenX.

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Apr 14, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Monochrome Monday: Reviewing The Raymond Weil Freelancer Titanium Chronograph

  In a year that saw the passing of Raymond Weil’s founder and namesake, the company’s strong offerings signaled an enduring legacy. On our blog, Monochrome-Watches, we recently wrote that Musical appreciation and the arts, which enjoy a continuing symbiosis with the company, likely led the brand to describe the Raymond Weil Freelancer Titanium Chronograph as mezzo-piano, or moderately...

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Apr 13, 2015 by Frank Geelen

Zenith Pilot Montre D’Aeronef Type 20 GMT Red Baron

Before it became known as a pioneer in wristwatch chronographs with the development of the El Primero caliber in 1969, Zenith had secured a place in history as one of the first manufacturers of onboard instruments for aviators in the early 20th century. The Swiss brand has embraced this heritage in recent years with the...

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Apr 13, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Watch Insider Previews the New Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph

Recently I attended the Ennstal-Classic, a historical sports car rally in Austria, and while there had the chance to see the new Chopard Superfast 919 Porsche Motorsport Chronograph, a watch I like very much. Check it out (including specs and original photos) in this article, excerpted from my blog, Watch-Insider.com.

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Apr 13, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Three Watch Brands That Surprised Us at Baselworld 2015

While nearly every watch brand exhibiting at Baselworld puts forth at least one notable headliner piece each year, those of us who cover the industry often find many of the new offerings to be somewhat on the predictable side. Occasionally, we’ll see something truly unexpected, like Patek Philippe’s Calatrava Travel Time, or Bulgari’s “connected” luxury...

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Apr 12, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Code Name Ultra: Deciphering the Bremont Codebreaker

  Bremont has carved out a niche for itself by weaving bits of historical DNA, usually British, into the fabric of selected timepieces. The EP120 and P-51 limited editions incorporated parts from famous WWII fighters. The Victory featured fragments of oak timber and copper from Admiral Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar. We test...

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Apr 12, 2015 by WatchTime

Escapement Watch Review: IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “JU-AIR”

  From a recent piece on the online watch magazine Escapement, Angus Davies provides an in-depth review of the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “JU-AIR.” This limited-edition watch celebrates the 20-year relationship between a Swiss airline and the famous Schaffhausen-based watch company.

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Apr 12, 2015 by Angus Davies

Born To Fly: Testing the Sinn EZM 10 TeSTaF

  The Sinn EZM 10 TeStaF has already passed rigorous German testing, certifying it as worthy of a place in the cockpit. We put it to the test again. How did it perform? Julia Knaut reports, with photos by OK-Photography. 

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Apr 11, 2015 by Julia Knaut

Breitling Superocean Chronograph Steelfish

Breitling watches are, of course, renowned for being go-to watches for pilots. However, the Swiss brand also produces its share of professional-grade divers’ watches. The latest of which, the Breitling Superocean Chronograph Steelfish, made its debut at Baselworld 2014 and takes the honors as this week’s Watch to Watch. The new Breitling Superocean Chronograph Steelfish...

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Apr 10, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

New Tiffany Watch Collection Pays Tribute to the “New York Minute” (Updated with Live Photos)

Jewelery giant Tiffany & Co. has been fairly quiet in the men’s watch arena in recent years but returned in a big way last week, announcing the launch of a brand-new watch collection called Tiffany CT60, with designs inspired by a particularly notable historical timepiece, namely the gold Tiffany watch given to President Franklin D....

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Apr 9, 2015 by Mark Bernardo

Heaven & Earth: Breitling Chronomat B01 vs. IWC Big Ingenieur Chrono

Two chronographs with in-house movements — Breitling’s pilot-styled Chronomat B01 and IWC’s rugged Big Ingenieur Chronograph, designed for earthbound adventure — go head-to-head in this comparison test.

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Apr 7, 2015 by Jens Koch
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