What's a Chronograph Watch?

At its most basic, “chronograph” is just another word for a stopwatch. ... Most chronographs feature at least a few dials within the watch face and three buttons on the right-hand side of the face. Take a look at our Pursuit Chronograph as an example.

What is difference between chronograph watches and normal watches?

The basic difference between analog and chronograph watches is the functionality – analog watches tell the time, with two hands showing the current minute and hour, whilst chronographs feature a 'complication' (that's the in-the-know term for any functions a watch has other than telling the time).

What can a chronograph watch do?

In a world of smartwatches, many people have forgotten just how useful and practical a chronograph watch can be. It not only functions as a timepiece, but you can also use it as a stopwatch, to measure time, speed, or distance, and more.

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