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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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Omega Releases New Seamaster Watches for London 2012 Olympic Games

We take a look at a trio of Omega Seamaster timepieces celebrating the 80th anniversary of the first Olympic games for which Omega was official timekeeper.

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Jun 27, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Sponsored: A Genuine Evolution of G-SHOCK DNA – Introducing the Full Metal GMB2100D-1A

Since its debut in 2018, the Casio G-SHOCK Full Metal lineup has become a fan favorite. This month, the brand is back with its newest addition to the catalog, the G-SHOCK Full Metal GMB2100-1A. The latest release takes the brand’s popular octagonal form and elevates it with a full metal construction, in-turn representing a genuine...

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Aug 5, 2022 by WatchTime

G-Shock & Maharishi Release First Limited Edition Collaborative Timepiece

G-Shock and UK based street wear label, maharishi, have unveiled their first collaboration – a limited edition chronograph inspired by the dazzle paint scheme used on Navy battleships to confuse German torpedo operators during World War I. This graphic black and white “Bambazzle” patterned watch, the GA110MH-7A, features shock resistance, 200M water resistance, magnetic resistance, Auto...

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Jun 27, 2012 by WatchTime

Watch Wallpaper: Limited-Edition Sports Chronographs

Limited editions aren’t just the prerogative of tourbillons, minute repeaters and other high-complication watches. Sports chronographs also come in special limited series, like the ones in this photo feature from the WatchTime archives, with original photos by Nik Schölzel. Now all these stunning shots are available as wallpaper for your desktop. Just click the photos...

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Jun 26, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Hublot’s King Power Miami Heat Chronograph

With the NBA Finals heating up, it’s the perfect time to take a look at Hublot’s King Power Miami Heat Chronograph. The watch is cased in 18-carat King Gold (a special alloy of gold and 5% platinum) with a black skeleton dial on a black rubber strap, and features a special 28-minute central counter that...

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Jun 21, 2012 by WatchTime

Graham’s Silverstone Stowe GMT Tracklighted Limited Edition 250

Graham has announced the Silverstone Stowe GMT Tracklighted Limited Edition, which will be limited to 250 pieces. It is powered by Graham’s bi-compax chronograph movement, with a 48-hour power reserve. This motor sports-themed watch also features an integrated black tire tread rubber strap. The watch will be available in the coming months, for $11,550.

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Jun 11, 2012 by WatchTime

Longines 180th Anniversary Collection Embraces the Brand’s History

The Swiss watch brand Longines was founded 180 years ago this year in the village of Saint-Imier. The current Longines president, Walter von Känel, has not been around quite that long, but his tenure is an impressively lengthy one, nevertheless: 43 years with the brand. And von Känel, who spoke with me during this year’s...

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Jun 11, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Eberhard Chronograph from WWII Auctioned for 56,000€

The “Sistema Magini”, later called the “Metodo Magini” by Eberhard & Co., was auction for 56,000€ at the Meeting Art Auction House to an unknown buyer. This 24-hour split-second chronograph is said to have flown from Rome to Tokyo and back in 1942, during World War II. As stated in an Eberhard document dated 1943,...

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Jun 6, 2012 by WatchTime

Bell & Ross Announces New Sports Watch

Just in time for the summer, Bell & Ross has announced the Vintage BR126 sport, a two-counter chronograph powered by an automatic ETA movement. It will be availble this July in either a stainless steel ($4,800) or black leather strap ($4,500). Have a look at the watches below.

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Jun 4, 2012 by WatchTime

Richard Mille at Le Mans

The sixth Le Man Classic vintage car race will be held this July in Le Mans, France. Richard Mille, the brand, will serve as the official timekeeper, and Richard Mille, the man, will be in the race. In honor of the event, they are creating two limited edition chronographs, the RM 008 LMC and the...

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Jun 1, 2012 by WatchTime

TAG Heuer Carrera Caliber 17 Chronograph Jack Heuer 80th Birthday

This year Jack Heuer, TAG Heuer’s honorary chairman and former chief, celebrates his 80th birthday. (Heuer is the great grandson of company founder Edouard Heuer.) In honor of the milestone the company is launching a limited edition (3,000 pieces) Carrera Caliber 17 Chronograph Jack Heuer 80th Birthday watch. It was during Jack Heuer’s tenure that...

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Apr 17, 2012 by Norma Buchanan

Ulysse Nardin Acquires Ebel’s Chronograph Caliber 137

Ulysse Nardin has taken another step toward manufacturing independence by purchasing the rights to Ebel’s proprietary Caliber 137, a chronograph movement originally developed for that brand in 1995 and recently used in Ebel’s 1911 BTR collection of men’s watches. WatchTime talked about the new acquisition with Ulysse Nardin CEO Patrik Hoffman, who elaborated on the...

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Apr 13, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

TAG Heuer to Increase Movement-Manufacturing at New Site in Jura

TAG Heuer has announced that it is doubling its mechanical-chronograph movement manufacturing capacity by building a new site in Chevenez, in the Swiss Canton of Jura, which will create 100 jobs and be operational by the end of 2013. The site will produce the in-house Caliber 1887 mechanical chronograph that was launched two years ago,...

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Apr 10, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Carl F. Bucherer Launches new Chrono Perpetual

Carl F. Bucherer’s new timepiece, introduced this week at the 2012 Baselworld watch fair, elegantly combines two of the most popular complications. The aptly named Chrono Perpetual uses an in-house movement, made at the brand’s atelier, to power both a chronograph and a perpetual calendar with moon-phase and leap year. Find wallpaper image inside.

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Apr 10, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

High Seas Horology: Montblanc’s Régulateur Nautique

It was one of the most technologically intriguing timekeeping devices unveiled at the SIHH watch fair in January (and, quite probably, the largest) and it’s destined to become a conversation piece for sixteen happy yacht owners. We’re talking about Montblanc’s Régulateur Nautique Timepiece Set, a combination chronograph wristwatch/nautical clock set that pays homage to the...

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Feb 27, 2012 by Mark Bernardo

Montblanc TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech

At SIHH Montblanc unveiled the limited edition TimeWalker TwinFly Chronograph GreyTech. The manufacture movement positions both the chronograph seconds and minute hands in the center of the dial to improve the 60-minute totalizer’s legibility. When the flyback function is activated, both hands race back to their starting position and instantly start measuring another interval, giving...

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Jan 23, 2012 by WatchTime

Pre-SIHH: Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph

Greetings from Geneva! SIHH 2012 sees the introduction of a new water-resistant watch inspired by the Memovox Deep Sea: the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph featuring a 40.5 mm case size similar to that of the Memovox Tribute to Deep Sea, which was a hit at SIHH 2011.

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Jan 13, 2012 by WatchTime

Carl F. Bucherer Manero CentralChrono

Carl F. Bucherer’s CentralChrono takes a big step forward when it comes to chronograph legibility. The simple yet significant improvement is the use of centrally-mounted hands to display both the chronograph seconds and the elapsed or total chronograph minutes. Find the details, price and wallpaper inside.

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Oct 17, 2011 by WatchTime

Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 Grand Chronograph Limited Edition Inspired by Racing Driver Adrián Fernández

Jaeger-LeCoultre reaffirms its relationship with Aston Martin with the new AMVOX2 Grand Chronograph Limited Edition inspired by the international racing driver Adrián Fernández, the official driver for the Aston Martin Works Team. Fernández has an impressive racing resume, and the AMVOX2 impresses with its crystal-based chronograph activation system.

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Oct 13, 2011 by WatchTime

Zenith Captain Winsor Annual Calendar Chronograph

Zenith’s new Captain Winsor Annual Calendar brings together two notable watchmaking achievements: the elegantly simple annual calendar complication designed by Ludwig Oechslin, curator of the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH), and Zenith’s famous 36,000 vph in-house El Primero chronograph. Find the details, along with pricing and wallpaper, inside.

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Sep 27, 2011 by WatchTime

Concord Launches Two New Neo-Black C2 Chronographs

Concord’s new C2 chronographs present the brand’s signature C1 design elements in a slightly smaller package. Where C1 chronographs come in at about 44 x 16.7 mm, the C2 measures a more manageable 43 x 12.75 mm. The prices are also smaller. The C2 debuts in October with two matte black models: one with red...

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Sep 22, 2011 by WatchTime
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