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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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Sponsored: Strength Meets Serenity in G-SHOCK’s MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi”

Earlier this year, G-SHOCK caught the attention of market-at-large when it launched its most luxurious execution yet of its iconic and historic DW-5000C design in the MRGB5000. Expanding the impressive collection, G-SHOCK is further elevating the 1983-dervied style with its latest in the MRGB5000BA “Ao-Zumi.” The new watch— like the previous MRGB5000 options before it—...

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Jun 24, 2022 by WatchTime

Sponsored: CODE41 Unveils Latest NB24 with the Impressive Stratom Case

CODE41 has unveiled its latest iteration of the NB24, a chronograph watch that has become a legendary part of the brand’s history. This third edition of the NB24 brings with it not only a captivating new color, but also introduces a fresh case design known as the Stratom. The NB24 – A Growing Legacy The...

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Sep 20, 2023 by WatchTime

Monochromatic Refinement: Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces Interchangeable Bracelets to Master Collection

Jaeger-LeCoultre offers an update on two of its most iconic modern calendar complications that expands their versatility: the Master Control Calendar and the the Master Control Chronograph are now available with interchangeable metal bracelet that are compatible with other strap systems of the brand. In addition, both also come with a light-brown strap in Novonappa...

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Jun 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Three’s a Party: Meet the Montblanc Star Legacy LE1786 Blue Capsule Collection

Founded in 1906, Montblanc was named after the famous Mont Blanc mountain which appealed to the brand’s founders as a symbol of luxury craftsmanship. The peak of Europe’s highest mountain became a symbol for the house to strive for the greatest heights, and has remained as an inspiration until today. The latest example is the...

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Jun 10, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime Returns to South Coast Plaza on September 22

This September, WatchTime’s next collectors’ event returns to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California. Taking place on September 22 from 4:30 to 8:30pm, the evening will include featured watchmaking events and opportunities to speak firsthand with brand VIPs. There is a collection of 13 brands participating that will also be showcasing some of the...

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Aug 31, 2023 by WatchTime

Frederique Constant Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Austin-Healey with Two Limited Chronographs

Gentleman, start your engines: Frederique Constant launches two limited edition chronographs to honor the 70th anniversary of Austin-Healey. The Swiss watch brand and the British car maker have been partners since 2004. Since then it has been a nice tradition at Frederique Constant to honor their friendship with limited editions within the Vintage Rally collection....

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Jun 5, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Certina Brings Back the DS Argonaut in New Automatic Chronograph

Certina’s new DS Chronograph Automatic 1968 draws inspiration from the historic DS Argonaut from 1968. The watch has its entrance in a distinctive cushion-shaped case made of black PVD-coated stainless steel. It is pressure resistant to 20 bar and measures 43.5 by 43.5 mm. The unidirectional rotating bezel, which frames the luminescent black dial with...

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Jun 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

WatchTime New York 2023 Tickets on Sale Now

Following what was one of WatchTime New York’s biggest shows to-date in 2022, the esteemed collector’s event returns to Manhattan once again this year from October 20th to 22nd. WatchTime New York 2023 will bring together many of the world’s most impressive watchmakers and timepieces alongside countless enthusiasts, collectors, and industry experts. The multi-day event...

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Jun 16, 2023 by WatchTime

Paint it Black: TAG Heuer Presents Special Edition of the Monaco

In terms of color, the year 2022 has been a good one so far. We have already seen a plethora of cool colorways in entirely new watch models and in variations of existing ones. While blue and green continue to be strong, more daring hues, such as red and yellow, refreshen the looks of some...

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Jun 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Technical Evolution of a Classic: Rado Captain Cook Chronograph

It was a couple of years back that Swiss brand Rado first revived its successful diver’s watch that made waves in the early 60’s, the Captain Cook. Water-resistant to 200 meters, this original timepiece was equipped with a concave bezel for setting the dive time and a slightly domed dial. Distinctive sword and arrow shaped...

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Jun 1, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Glashütte Original Releases New Variant of Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date in the “Fab Green”

Glashütte Original presents a new twist on one of its classic, the Seventies Chronograph Panorama Date with a “Fab Green” dial. As is de rigueur at the German luxury manufacture, the watch face is distinguished by a cool color gradient. Black indices and hands with Superluminova coating make their mark for the very first time...

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May 31, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

MB&F Celebrates its 20th Movement with the LM Sequential EVO Chronograph

The independent watchmaker's most important launch of the year, the Legacy Machine Sequential EVO, is a chronograph like no other: MB&F’s 20th movement is equipped with two chronograph displays.

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May 31, 2022 by Roger Ruegger

Vintage Cosmic: Breitling Launches Limited Edition Navitimer Cosmonaute

Exactly 60 years ago, on May 24, astronaut Scott Carpenter wore a Navitimer Cosmonaute on board of the Aurora 7 spacecraft. This milestone in history marked also a premiere in the world of horology: the legendary timepiece was the first Swiss wristwatch that went to space. Honoring this anniversary, Breitling now launches a limited edition...

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May 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Airborne: Blancpain Drops New Executions of Air Command in Smaller Sizes

Blancpain is expanding its Air Command line with two new 36.2 mm executions, one in red gold, one in grade 23 titanium. This collection is rooted in Blancpain’s history of military-aviation timepieces that took to the sky in the 1950s. Comprising of pink gold, titanium and stainless steel executions, the line of luxury pilot’s chronographs...

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May 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Porsche Design: 50 Years of Making Things Better

In 2022, Porsche Design is paying tribute to some of its most iconic product creations. Among them is a faithful re-edition of “the first all-black chronograph” from 1972, the legendary Chronograph 1.

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May 12, 2022 by WatchTime

Up, Up, And Away: Hamilton Flies High With New Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph

Reviving its prowess on the field of aviation watches and celebrating authentic vintage design, Hamilton launches the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chronograph. The faithful 40mm stainless steel model brings back the form and function of the chronographs the tradition brand with American roots produced for the British Royal Air Force pilots in the 1970s. Its...

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May 11, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

May The Force Be With You: Citizen Announces Star Wars Inspired Chronograph Quartet

Star Wars fans, listen up! On this memorable day, Citizen has announced a limited edition series of quartz chronographs that are dedicated to the Star Wars saga. Based on the brand’s first chronograph model introduced in 1972, the Chronograph Challenge Timer with a bold bullhead design, the Star Wars x Citizen Tsuno collection consists of four models named...

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May 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Intriguing Combination: Salmon Meets White Gold in Patek Philippe’s Ref. 5172

At this year’s Watches & Wonders, Patek Philippe introduced an elegant combination of white gold case and salmon dial for the Ref. 5172 chronograph. The new color variant, Ref. 5172G-010, is a sibling of the Ref. 5172G-001 with blue dial, which was introduced in 2019. Apart from the watch face, they share the same features,...

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May 2, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC Launches Limited Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good”

On the occasion of the 2022 Laureus World Sports Awards in Seville, Spain, IWC Schaffhausen unveils the Portofino Chronograph 39 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” to highlight its support for the work of the charity organization. Laureus Sport for Good operates in more than 50 countries and supports over 250 programs around the world, which...

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Apr 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Continuing the Pace of the Past: Montblanc Introduces the Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Red Arrow

Montblanc is diving deeper into its (adopted) heritage with the Minerva Monopusher Chronograph Red Arrow. This is exactly one of those watches that made me revise my opinion of integrating the legendary Minerva manufacture in the Montblanc brand many years ago. While at first I was worried that the exceptional expertise of the first was...

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Apr 28, 2022 by Martin Green

Cosmopolitain Spirit: Carl F. Bucherer releases Heritage BiCompax Annual Hometown Edition

When introduced in 2018, Carl F. Bucherer’s Heritage BiCompax Annual watch, which takes its design inspiration from one of the brand’s archival pieces dating back to the 1950s, instantly appealed to fans of retro-style watches. Combining vintage flair with contemporary features, it was an authentic expression of the brand’s heritage. With its symmetrically arranged chronograph...

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Apr 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

Norqain Expands the Freedom 60 Chronograph Series with a Smaller Case Size and New Strap Options

Norqain launches two new variants of its popular, vintage-inspired Freedom 60 Chronograph this month, now with a goldilocks diameter of 40mm and the choice of a royal blue or anthracite dial. The colors beautifully contrast with the white flange and the three counters at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock of the two-layer watch face, which...

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Apr 25, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

IWC is Back in Black with the Chronograph 41 Top Gun Ceratanium

In addition to launching the new “Lake Tahoe” and “Woodland” editions in white and green ceramic, IWC completes the Top Gun collection with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Top Gun. The watch marks the first 41mm chronograph in the collection and takes off in Ceratanium, an IWC development, which is as light and robust like titanium,...

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Apr 14, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
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