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Bulgari Daniel Roth 101877 New Steel 56mm Automatic United States of America, New York, Woodbury
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Endurer Chronosprint Black Dial Stainless Steel 101877
$8,000
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Rolex Daytona 116503 Unworn Gold/Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, NEW YORK
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2022+ UNWORN Daytona 116503 White Index Dial Two Tone Yellow Gold Stainless Steel
$25,225
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Rolex GMT-Master II 126719BLRO-0002 Unworn White gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Miami
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Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II 40mm
$66,794
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Rolex Daytona 116515ln New Rose gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, Moosic
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NEW 2023 Daytona EVEROSE 18KT Oysterflex
$45,600
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26331OR.OO.D315CR.01 Unworn Rose gold 41mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Aventura
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$75,500
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Rolex Daytona 116503 Unworn Gold/Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, NEW YORK
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2022 Daytona 116503 40mm Two Tone Yellow Gold Black Diamond Dial UNWORN
$30,425
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IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph IW390701 New Steel 44.6mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Holly hill
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Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph 2022 - Below Retail
$12,750
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Cartier Santos Galbée 2425 Very good Gold/Steel 29mm Quartz United States of America, California, Stockton
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Chronoflex Chronograph 29mm Two Tone Stainless Steel / 18K Gold Quartz Watch
$4,999
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Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-010 Very good White gold 39.4mm Manual winding United States of America, California, Los Angeles
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Black Dial White Gold Box/Papers 5170G 5170G-010
$69,500
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 310.30.42.50.01.002 Unworn Steel 42mm Manual winding United States of America, New York, New York
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Co-Axial Master Chronometer Sapphire 2023
$6,675
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Omega Speedmaster 522.30.42.30.04.001 New Steel 42mm Manual winding United States of America, Michigan, Holt
Omega Speedmaster
2020 Tokyo - 5 WATCH COLLECTION
$54,500
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 25979ST.OO.D002CA.01 Very good Steel 39mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Aventura
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City Of Sails Royal Oak
$29,950
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Rolex Daytona 116503 New Gold/Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, Moosic
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NEW 2022 Daytona CHAMPAGNE DIAL
$23,999
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Rolex Yacht-Master II 116688 Unworn Yellow gold 44mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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116688 Oyster 18K Yellow Gold White Dial
$50,899
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Rolex Daytona 116503 Unworn Gold/Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, NEW YORK
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116503 Black Mother of Pearl (MOP) Diamond Tahitian Dial Two Tone Yellow Gold
$41,325
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Hublot Big Bang 451.EX.5120.EX New Ceramic 42mm Automatic United States of America, New Jersey, ocean
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Integral Sky Blue Limited Edition 42mm 2023
$19,500
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Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.30.40.50.01.001 New Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, HARRISBURG
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2023 Speedmaster Racing New with Stickers Boxes Cards 40mm Black Coaxial
$4,798
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26170ST.OO.D101CR.02 Very good Steel 42mm Automatic United States of America, California, Los Angeles
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Panda Serviced 42mm Box/Papers 26170ST
$24,500
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 310.30.42.50.01.001 Unworn Steel 42mm Manual winding United States of America, New York, New York
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Co-Axial Hesalite NEW 2023
$5,575
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Omega Speedmaster 522.30.42.30.04.001 New Steel 42mm Manual winding United States of America, Michigan, Holt
Omega Speedmaster
Tokyo 2020 - Panda
$17,000
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Rolex Daytona 116503 New Gold/Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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40mm Yellow Rolesor Cosmograph White Index Dial 116503
$26,000
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Rolex Daytona 116508 New Yellow gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, Moosic
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NEW 2023 Daytona 116508 GREEN DIAL
$91,500
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 26320OR.OO.D088CR.01 Very good Rose gold 41mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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26320OR Chronograph 18K Rose Gold White Index Dial
$58,399
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Rolex Daytona 116520 Very good Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, NEW YORK
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116520 "APH" Dial Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Stainless Steel White Dial COMPLETE
$29,325
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Rolex Daytona 116519 Very good White gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, California, Sacramento
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1997 Rolex Daytona 16519 18K White Gold Yellow MOP Diamond Dial w/Service Card
$99,999
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Breitling Chronomat AB0136161C1S1 New Steel 44mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Boca Raton
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Super Chronomat B01 Chronograph Automatic Chronometer Blue Dial AB0136161C1S1
$6,275
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Rolex Daytona 116509 Very good White gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, California, Los Angeles
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Black/Slate Crimson Racing Dial White Gold Engraved Rehaut Box/Papers 116509
$35,000
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Tudor Tiger Prince Date 79270P Very good Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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Pre-Tiger Chronograph Black Dial 79270P
$4,500
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IWC Pilot Chronograph IW389109 New 44.5mm Automatic United States of America, Michigan, Holt
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Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "Blue Angels" Limited Edition Brand-New
$11,700
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26405CE.OO.A002CA.02 New Ceramic 44mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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Rolex Daytona 116515ln New Rose gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, Moosic
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NEW 2022 Daytona Chocolate Dial 116515
$47,900
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26365OR.OO.D801CR.01 Very good Rose gold 44mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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26365OR Pride of Argentina 18K Rose Gold Blue Arabic Dial
$79,599
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Hublot Spirit of Big Bang 641.NX.7170.LR Very good Titanium 42mm Automatic United States of America, New York, NEW YORK
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IN STOCK 641.NX.7170.LR Spirit of Big Bang Blue Chronograph Automatic Titanium 42mm
$18,325
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 311.92.44.51.01.006 New Ceramic Automatic United States of America, Ohio, Cincinnati
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Chronograph Dark Side Of The Moon Vintage 311.92.44.51.01.006
$9,799
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Breitling Chronomat AB0134101B1A1 New Steel 42mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Boca Raton
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B01 42mm Chronograph Automatic Black Dial AB0134101B1A1
$6,200
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IWC Big Pilot IW515202 Unworn Steel 46mm Manual winding United States of America, Florida, Jacksonville Beach
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Pilot's Watch Monopusher Blue Le Petit Prince 46mm IW515202
$16,500
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Richard Mille RM 60-01 Unworn Titanium 50mm Automatic United States of America, California, Redwood City
Richard Mille
Regatta Flyback Chronograph
$186,000
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IWC Pilot Chronograph IW389107 New Ceramic 44.5mm Automatic United States of America, Michigan, Holt
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2023 Chronograph Limited Edition Royal Maces Pilot
$11,700
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Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 New Gold/Steel 44mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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Stainless Steel Rose Gold 44mm White Dial Ceramic 116681
$30,000
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Rolex Daytona 116518 New Yellow gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, Moosic
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NEW 2022 Daytona Meteorite Dial 116518
$78,900
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26420SO.OO.A002CA.01 Unworn Steel 43mm United States of America, New York, New York
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26420SO Chronograph Steel Black Index Dial
$42,499
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Rolex Daytona 116519LN Unworn White gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, NEW YORK
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2022+ Daytona 116519 White Gold Black Diamond Dial Black Sundials Oysterflex Rubber Strap
$44,525
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 311.93.44.51.99.001 New Ceramic Automatic United States of America, Ohio, Cincinnati
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Chronograph Grey Side Of The Moon 311.93.44.51.99.001
$9,799
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Breitling Chronomat AB0134101G1A1 New Steel 42mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Boca Raton
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B01 42mm Chronograph Automatic Silver Dial AB0134101G1A1
$6,200
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IWC Pilot Chronograph Top Gun IW389101 Very good Ceramic 44.5mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Jacksonville Beach
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2022 Pilot's Watch Chronograph Top Gun Ceramic Box/Papers/Card IW389101
$7,000
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Breguet Marine Very good Rose gold 42mm Manual winding United States of America, California, Redwood City
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Horloger De La Marine Tourbillon Chronograph
$72,000
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Zenith Chronomaster Sport 03.3100.3600/69.M3100 New Steel 41mm Automatic United States of America, Michigan, Holt
Zenith Chronomaster Sport
41mm Brand-New
$10,450
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 26420TI.OO.A027CA.01 New Titanium 43mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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43mm 26420TI.OO.A027CA.01
$41,000
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Rolex Daytona 116506 New Platinum 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, Moosic
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NEW 2023 Daytona Platinum 116506
$128,900
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Rolex Daytona 116515LN Unworn Rose gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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116515LN 18K Rose Gold Black Index Dial
$42,499
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Gallet N/A Fair Steel 36.5mm Manual winding United States of America, California, Sacramento
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"Flight Officer" c.1960 Rare Chronograph Wristwatch - Original Black Dial
$10,999
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Breitling Navitimer 1 B01 Chronograph AB0137211C1P1 New Steel 46mm Automatic United States of America, Ohio, Cincinnati
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$7,499
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 26393OR.OO.A002CR.01 Unworn Rose gold 41mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New york
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MINT Code 11.59 Chronograph 18k 41mm 26393OR.OO.A002CR.01 Black Dial
$35,950
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Breitling Chronomat AB0136161C1S1 Very good Steel 44mm Automatic United States of America, Florida, Jacksonville Beach
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Super Chronomat B01 44 Blue Rubber Chronograph AB0136 Box/Papers
$5,900
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 311.63.44.51.06.001 Very good Ceramic Automatic United States of America, California, Redwood City
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Dark Side Of The Moon Speedmaster Moonwatch
$16,000
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Omega Speedmaster 522.20.42.30.06.001 New Gold/Steel 42mm Manual winding United States of America, Michigan, Holt
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Tokyo Green Brand-New Sedna Gold
$10,000
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Rolex Daytona 116500LN New Steel 40mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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40mm Stainless Steel Black Index Dial Ceramic Bezel 116500LN
$32,000
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Rolex Daytona 116509 New White gold 40mm Automatic United States of America, Pennsylvania, Moosic
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NEW 2022 Daytona 18KT White Gold BLUE Dial 116509
$52,999
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 26393NR.OO.A002KB.01 Very good Rose gold 41mm Automatic United States of America, New York, New York
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Wittnauer 242T Good Steel 38.5mm Manual winding United States of America, California, Sacramento
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Professional Chronograph 242T 8024 Caliber Valjoux 72 (13W)
$9,999
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Omega Speedmaster 329.30.43.51.02.001 New Steel 43mm Manual winding United States of America, Ohio, Cincinnati
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Chronoscope Co-Axial Master Chronometer
$6,799
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Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 26393OR.OO.A002KB.01 Very good Rose gold Automatic United States of America, New York, New york
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MINT Code 11.59 Chronograph Rubber strap 41mm Full Set
$36,750
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch 311.92.44.30.01.001 Very good Ceramic 44.25mm Manual winding United States of America, Florida, Jacksonville Beach
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Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon Box/Papers/Card 311.92.44.30.01.001
$9,250
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Chronographs: On the Button

Chronographs differentiate themselves from conventional three-hand watches by their stopwatch function. This type of watch has a unique, functional design characterized by subdials and push-pieces, which many buyers find attractive.


Chronograph Facts

  • The word "chronograph" comes from the Greek words "chronos" (time) and "graph" (an instrument that writes or records)
  • 1816: Louis Moinet invents a stopwatch that displays 1/60th of a second
  • 1913: Longines introduces a wristwatch with a stopwatch function powered by one push-piece
  • 1934: Breitling introduces the two push-piece chronograph
  • 1969: The first chronographs with automatic movements premiere

Sporty Stopwatches

Watches with a chronograph function are first and foremost sport watches. They were designed for use in sporting events. During track and field, swimming, or car racing competitions, events need to be accurately timed to determine a winner. The most modern technology takes care of this at the professional level, but it's still useful for amateurs to have a chronograph on hand for timing. Furthermore, this kind of watch is appealing to many buyers who simply appreciate a more technically-oriented timepiece. The chronograph isn't just limited to use in athletics, though; you could also use it to time while cooking to know when your pasta is al dente and ready to eat.

Some watch manufacturers have made a name for themselves with their efforts in developing chronographs, such as Breitling or TAG Heuer. Breitling is responsible for the typical design of modern chronographs. In 1934, the company introduced a watch with a chronograph function and push-pieces above and below the crown. The layout was successful and quickly spread to other manufacturers.

You begin timing by pressing the push-piece above the crown. When you push it a second time, it stops. If necessary, you can push it a third time to start it again. You can set the stopwatch back to zero by pressing the push-piece under the crown. Almost all modern mechanical chronographs function in this way.

The hands of a chronograph are organized according to a certain pattern. The largest difference between a chronograph and a conventional three-hand watch is that chronographs generally lack a central second hand. A chronograph's large second hand usually rests at 12 o'clock. When you push the top push-piece, it starts moving, timing seconds. Once you're done, you press the bottom push-piece to set the second hand back to zero. The second hand that is constantly in motion, known as the small seconds, is located on a subdial elsewhere on the chronograph.

Most chronographs feature the small seconds subdial at the nine o'clock position. Another subdial at 12 o'clock, the 30-minute counter, keeps track of timed intervals up to 30 minutes. Yet another subdial at six o'clock, the 12-hour counter, records even longer intervals up to 12 hours. The date display is located at three o'clock. Most watches with this dial layout and these timing functions are powered by chronograph calibers, such as the Valjoux 7750 from the world's largest ébauche manufacturer, ETA. Chronographs powered by other movements often have a layout of subdials at three, six, and nine o'clock. This V-shaped design is called Tricompax.

The Valjoux 7750 powers several chronographs from prominent manufacturers, such as the diving watch Longines Hydroconquest and the pilot's watch Sinn 103. Breitling, Hamilton, and Tissot also use this automatic movement in various models. It premiered in 1973, but wasn't an instant success. It first became popular after the Quartz Crisis was resolved. Since then, the Valjoux 7750 has been used in millions of watches. It's affordable to produce and runs reliably at 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h). Moreover, it's certified precise by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). Its power reserve lasts around 44 hours. There are many variants of the 7750, such as a manual version or ones with complications such as a moon phase indicator or a flyback chronograph. Due to its precision, the caliber is able to measure 1/8th of a second.

The El Primero from Zenith beats even faster. At 36,000 A/h, it can measure 1/10th of a second. Zenith introduced this famous high-frequency caliber in 1969. In the same year, Calibre 11 was released as the result of a collaboration between Heuer, Breitling, Büren, and Dubois-Dépraz. The movement powered the first Monaco from Heuer and ran at 19,800 A/h. This allowed the watch to measure 1/5th of a second. The Japanese company Seiko released their caliber 6139 around the same time. Together, these calibers made 1969 a milestone year in watchmaking history. Today, it's still debated which automatic chronograph caliber can be considered the first.


Buying Advice

Do you need a stopwatch every now and again? Look no further than a chronograph. Watches with this extra feature are available in almost every price range. These "time recorders" - a literal translation of chronograph - have technical appeal. They're predominantly men's watches, as the Valjoux 7750 caliber is quite large and not suitable for a classic women's watch.

Generally, chronographs powered by the reliable Valjoux 7750 caliber are less expensive than watches with rarer or in-house movements. These watches start around 1,000 euros. Even more affordable are chronographs powered by quartz movements. They're available in the three figure range from brands like Citizen. Some quartz chronographs are more expensive, however, such as the Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000, which runs between 3,000 and 4,000 euros. This diving watch is waterproof to 2,000 m and its patented push-pieces can even be used underwater. Manufacturers strongly advise against using the timing function of a mechanical chronograph underwater.

For a little less than 3,500 euros, you can get one of the most famous chronographs in mint condition: the legendary Moonwatch, Omega's Speedmaster Professional. In July 1969, it became the first wristwatch on the Moon. The Apollo 13 astronauts also used this watch to perform a course correction of 14 seconds, helping them safely return their damaged spacecraft to Earth in April 1970.

No less famous is the Rolex Daytona, named for the race track in Daytona Beach, Florida. Race car drivers received these watches as victory trophies for the first time in the 1960s. A stainless steel Daytona in very good condition costs a little under 10,000 euros. A new gold model costs over 20,000 euros. A platinum version with diamonds can raise the price tag to over 100,000 euros.

Do you prefer a square watch? The square TAG Heuer Monaco made its film debut on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans. Since then, it's been competing with the Daytona for the reputation of the best racing watch. You can buy a new Monaco Calibre 11 for 3,500 - 4,000 euros. More TAG Heuer chronographs are available in their Carrera series.

The Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Daytona, and TAG Heuer Monaco were all designed as timepieces for the race track. If you prefer a pilot's chronograph, then the Breitling Navitimer is a good choice. It goes one step further: in addition to the stopwatch function, it has a slide rule which you can use to do basic calculations. You should be prepared to spend around 5,000 euros on a new stainless steel Navitimer. Another pilot's chronograph is the IWC Double Chronograph, which starts around 9,000 euros.


Rattrapante, Flyback, and Scales

You can use a double chronograph, such as the one from IWC, to measure two separate events of different lengths. This type of chronograph is easily recognizable by its third push-piece, which controls an additional second hand. Normally, this extra hand runs with the normal chronograph second hand. However, when you push the push-piece, it stops, while the other second hand keeps running. Push the push-piece again and both hands are reset to zero. This complication is also known as a rattrapante or split-seconds chronograph.

Another modification to the usual stopwatch function is the flyback chronograph. You can start, reset, and restart timing with just one push. Usual chronographs require you to push a button three times. The flyback chronograph has its origins in military aviation. If pilots have to make multiple course changes within a fixed amount of seconds, then the process of pressing a button three times is too slow.

Many chronographs are also equipped with a tachymeter scale. It's usually found on a fixed bezel and allows you to calculate kilometers per hour. For example, say you drive 1 kilometer. You start the chronograph function as you begin driving and stop it once you've driven a kilometer. The chronograph second hand will be pointing to a number on the tachymeter scale, signaling the speed in km/h.

Less frequently, you'll find a chronograph with a telemeter scale, a complication which calculates the distance to an event which can be both seen and heard. For instance, if it's stormy and you see lightning, you can time the interval between the lightning and thunder. When you stop timing, the second hand will be pointing to the distance of the storm on the scale. So, if there was an interval of 12 seconds between the lightning and thunder, then the storm is four kilometers away. This can be useful in the military for determining how far away enemy cannons are by timing the interval between when the cannon explosion is seen and when it is heard. Thirty-nine seconds, for example, means a distance of 13 kilometers.