Top 6 Chronograph Watches
Originating from Greek, ‘Chronograph’ literally translates to ‘to write time’: so chronograph watches are called so because of their ability to record time. They are essentially stopwatches, created with specific mechanics for the purpose of recording short intervals of time. Chronograph watches usually have two or three dials set inside the standard display, each of which is used to measure the different units of time. The watches with two sub-dials include one small-seconds dial and a minute counter, and these can record up to 60 minutes. The watches that have three sub-dials keep track of the number of hours in addition to seconds and minutes, and can record up to 12 hours. These sub-dials are controlled by two pushers that are usually situated on either side of the crown. One pusher (usually situated at the 2 o'clock mark) starts and stops the stopwatch and the other (usually situated at the 4 o'clock mark) resets it.
Chronographs can be a part of mechanical or quartz watches, although maintaining a quartz is much easier since it doesn’t need to be manually wound, which is a necessity for a mechanical chronograph. Additionally, chronograph watches can perform a variety of other functions apart from recording time and these vary according to the watch or brand you are purchasing from.
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona watch features a classic oyster steel bracelet with a rich black dial and ceramic bezel, a combination that can never be irrelevant for any occasion. The bracelet has differentiating accents and tones of silver which increases the style statement. Oyster steel is used in the aerospace and chemical industries and is thus extremely resistant to corrosion and can survive even in the harshest of environments. The watch has three sub-dials, each keeping track of seconds, minutes and hours as a stopwatch.
Additionally, the watch features a tachymeter scale on the bezel which measures up to 400 miles/ kilometres per hour. The watch also glows in the dark! - the watch hands and the hour markers (except the crown which marks 12 o’clock) illuminate in darkness.
Price: ₹1,104,000
Movement: Mechanical
Power Reserve: 72 hours
Water Resistance: 100 metres
The Omega Speedmaster features a similar silver-black colour contrast. The watch is made of a steel bracelet and case. The bezel and dial feature a deep black colour, with silver details as a contrast. This chronograph watch has been a part of all the 6 moon landings, boasting its durability and multiple functionality.
The watch has three sub-dials, each keeping track of seconds, minutes and hours as a stopwatch. The tachometer can read speed in kilometres per hour based on a 1000 metre distance. The watch is also resistant to magnetic fields for more than 15,000 gauss.
Price: ₹656,200
Movement: Mechanical
Power Reserve: 50 hours
Water Resistance: 50 metres
The Tissot PRX Automatic Chronograph’s case shape is inspired from a 1978 Tissot piece, following a sports watch style. With a simple build, the watch’s dial stands out with the combination of 3 colours: a white background, the hour markers and watch hands in copper.
The three black sub-dials keep track of seconds, minutes and hours. The hour markers and hour & minute hands have Super Luminova® technology that makes them glow in the dark. The date window is situated between the 4 and 5 o’clock hour markers.
Price: ₹149,000
Movement: Mechanical
Power Reserve: 60 hours
Water Resistance: 100 metres
The Hublot Aerofusion Titanium watch is synonymous with its intricate, careful craftsmanship: it is made up of 207 parts. The case and bezel of the watch are made of titanium that is satin-finished and polished. The watch straps are made from a combination of black rubber and alligator leather. The dial is made of sapphire crystal and has an open-heart style with sleek details coloured in silver and accents of black.
The dial features two sub-dials as part of the chronograph. The bezel is secured with 6 polished "H" style titanium screws. It also features 60 jewels. The straps of the watch are interchangeable and hence are versatile to suit the occasion.
Price: ₹1,226,400
Movement: Mechanical
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Water Resistance: 50 metres
The Breitling Super Chronomat 44 Four-Year Calendar watch stands out with its dial in a bold blue adorned by details in 18k gold and stainless steel. The bracelet is also made of the same combination. The interplay between the colours bring out the character of the watch contradict the blue. But there’s another option for the strap that can be chosen at the time of purchase: it is made of blue rubber that matches the dial. It adds a sporty look to the watch.
The watch has 4 subdials filling the dial, three of which are part of the chronograph. They additionally feature markers of the day, date and month. They are part of the semi-perpetual calendar mechanism that needs to be adjusted 1,461 days. The fourth dial features the brand logo.
Price: ₹1,414,650 (for metal strap)
₹1,300,800 (for rubber strap)
Movement: Mechanical
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Water Resistance: 100 metres
The Tag Heuer Monaco watch stands out with its bold square-shaped dial featuring a blue colour. The case is made from steel, and the strap is made from black leather, which are the only two conventional aspects of the watch. The white and red colours on the dial’s details add a touch of contemporary to the piece.
The dial features two sub-dials as part of the chronograph. There is a date window in the place of the 6 o’clock hour marker.
Price: ₹527,000
Movement: Mechanical
Power Reserve: 40 hours
Water Resistance: 100 metres
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