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Chronograph Watches

A chronograph is a watch featuring a stopwatch that operates independently from the standard time-telling function. Using the pushers on the side of the case, intervals of time are measured and displayed via the subdials within the main dial. There are many iconic chronographs to choose from.

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Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N-0024 439836
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Tudor
Black Bay Chrono
M79360N-0024

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Year 2026
€9,085
Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N-0024 438080
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Manufacturer's Warranty

Tudor
Black Bay Chrono
M79360N-0024

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Papers
Year 2026
€9,085
Omega Seamaster Diver 300m 210.20.44.51.03.001 438069
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Omega
Seamaster Diver 300m
210.20.44.51.03.001

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Papers
Year 2025
€14,100
Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope 329.32.43.51.02.001 439832
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Omega
Speedmaster Chronoscope
329.32.43.51.02.001

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Year 2026
€7,670
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 311.30.42.30.01.002 439837
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Omega
Speedmaster Moonwatch
311.30.42.30.01.002

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Year 2020
€7,670
Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 311.93.44.51.99.002 439158
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Omega
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon
311.93.44.51.99.002

Box
Papers
Year 2021
€10,325
IWC Pilot's Chrono IW388108 437378
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IWC
Pilot's Chrono
IW388108

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Year 2022
€6,185
Tag Heuer Monaco CAW211C.FC6241 439589
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Tag Heuer
Monaco
CAW211C.FC6241

Box
Papers
Year 2015
€4,425
Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.12.00 439584
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Vintage

Omega
Speedmaster Reduced
3510.12.00

Box
Papers
Year 2000
€4,305
Zenith Defy 03.0516.4000/01.C648 439581
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Zenith
Defy
03.0516.4000/01.C648

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Papers
Year 2008
€3,895
IWC Pilot's Chrono IW388106 439571
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IWC
Pilot's Chrono
IW388106

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Papers
Year 2022
€9,380
IWC Pilot's Chrono IW388306 439562
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IWC
Pilot's Chrono
IW388306

Box
Papers
Year 2025
€11,150
Breitling Premier B01 AB0145 439560
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Manufacturer's Warranty

Breitling
Premier B01
AB0145

Box
Papers
Year 2023
€6,155
Zenith Chronomaster 03.3108.3600/57.M3100 439552
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Zenith
Chronomaster
03.3108.3600/57.M3100

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Papers
Year 2025
€7,670
Vacheron Constantin Harmony 5300S/000R-B055 439543

Vacheron Constantin
Harmony
5300S/000R-B055

Box
Papers
Year 2018
€42,530
Breitling Navitimer 01 AB0121 439542
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Breitling
Navitimer 01
AB0121

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Papers
Year 2014
€5,725
IWC Pilot's Chrono IW388108 439538
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Manufacturer's Warranty

IWC
Pilot's Chrono
IW388108

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Papers
Year 2023
€6,460
Bvlgari Octo 103068 439528
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Bvlgari
Octo
103068

Box
Papers
Year 2023
€13,275
Panerai Luminor Submersible PAM00187 439526
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Panerai
Luminor Submersible
PAM00187

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Papers
Year 2005
€8,910
Panerai Luminor Chrono PAM01135 439525
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Panerai
Luminor Chrono
PAM01135

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Papers
Year 2021
€14,750
Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N-0001 439524
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Tudor
Black Bay Chrono
M79360N-0001

Box
Papers
Year 2022
€3,870
IWC Pilot's Chronograph APXGP IW378009 439523
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IWC
Pilot's Chronograph APXGP
IW378009

Box
Papers
Year 2025
€5,840
IWC Pilot's Spitfire IW387804 439516
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IWC
Pilot's Spitfire
IW387804

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Papers
Year 2018
€5,310
Breitling Premier AB0930 439513
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Breitling
Premier
AB0930

Box
Papers
Year 2023
€6,430
Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph SB0147 439512
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Breitling
Avenger B01 Chronograph
SB0147

Box
Papers
Year 2025
€6,755
Longines Heritage L2.830.4.93.0 439508
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Longines
Heritage
L2.830.4.93.0

Box
Papers
Year 2022
€2,480
IWC Pilot's Chrono IW371714 439440
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IWC
Pilot's Chrono
IW371714

Box
Papers
Year 2016
€5,780
Breitling Navitimer REF. 806 1959 RE-EDITION AB0910 439439
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Breitling
Navitimer REF. 806 1959 RE-EDITION
AB0910

Box
Papers
Year 2019
€7,495
Bvlgari Diagono 102304 439438
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Bvlgari
Diagono
102304

Box
Papers
Year 2016
€3,365
Baume et Mercier Clifton M0A10278 437593
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Baume et Mercier
Clifton
M0A10278

Box
Papers
Year 2018
€2,830
Breitling Avenger Hurricane XB0180 427507

Breitling
Avenger Hurricane
XB0180

Box
Papers
Year 2020
€4,925
Breitling Super Avenger A13375 438481
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Breitling
Super Avenger
A13375

Box
Papers
Year 2020
€3,245
Breitling Super AVI AB0445 437835
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Breitling
Super AVI
AB0445

Box
Papers
Year 2021
€6,195
Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50.00 439189
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Vintage

Omega
Speedmaster Reduced
3510.50.00

Box
Papers
Year 1999
€3,245
Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N-0002 439181
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Tudor
Black Bay Chrono
M79360N-0002

Box
Papers
Year 2022
€4,195
Tag Heuer Carrera CBN2A1F.FC6492 437376
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Tag Heuer
Carrera
CBN2A1F.FC6492

Box
Papers
Year 2024
€4,305
IWC Aquatimer IW376806 429483

IWC
Aquatimer
IW376806

Box
Papers
Year 2016
€5,485
Breitling Chronomat B01 42 AB0134 426466

Breitling
Chronomat B01 42
AB0134

Box
Papers
Year 2025
€6,195
Breitling Chronomat B01 42 AB0134 438933
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Breitling
Chronomat B01 42
AB0134

Box
Papers
Year 2025
€5,840
Omega Speedmaster Racing 326.30.40.50.06.001 438931
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Omega
Speedmaster Racing
326.30.40.50.06.001

Box
Papers
Year 2020
€3,955
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 310.30.42.50.01.004 438916
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Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
310.30.42.50.01.004

Box
Papers
Year 2026
€9,855
Zenith Chronomaster 03.3100.3600/21.M3100 437342
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Zenith
Chronomaster
03.3100.3600/21.M3100

Box
Papers
Year 2021
€7,020

Chronograph Watches

A chronograph watch accurately measures and records intervals of time, be it a race, tracking an event's duration or simply monitoring elapsed time. Its complex mechanism allows the wearer to start, stop, and reset the timing feature at their discretion.

The chronograph’s history can be traced back to the early 19th century when watchmakers started experimenting with stopwatch functionalities in their timepieces. However, it wasn't until the late 19th century that the first commercially successful chronograph watches emerged. Since then, they've become a mainstay of modern watchmaking.

Chronograph watches boast distinct features that differentiate them from regular watches. They usually have additional sub-dials, known as chronograph counters, which display the measured time intervals. These sub-dials can track seconds, minutes, and hours, subject to the watch's complexity. Chronograph watches also typically have pushers or buttons on the case side that control the chronograph mechanism's start, stop, and reset functions.

What a chronograph watch does is integrate a stopwatch function that lets you measure time intervals. It usually has two pushers on the case side. The top one above the crown engages and disengages—in other words starts and stops—the timer. The bottom pusher below the crown resets it. When the timer is activated, the central seconds hand operates independently from the primary timekeeping hands, enabling you to track elapsed seconds accurately.

Most chronograph watches have sub-dials or minor dials within the main dial. These sub-dials present additional information related to the stopwatch function. The most common sub-dials are the 30-minute counter, the 12-hour counter, and the small-seconds sub-dial, the last of which is the constantly running seconds, and therefore not part of the chronograph mechanism.

Chronograph watches have practical applications in various fields. For instance, pilots can use the chronograph function to time flight durations or calculate fuel consumption. Professional divers can use the chronograph to monitor their underwater exploration time. In motorsports, chronograph watches are vital for timing laps and races. Athletes can also use the stopwatch function to track their performance.

Chronograph watches are available in several types, each offering unique features and functionalities. Understanding these different types can help you select the perfect chronograph watch for your needs. Let's explore the various chronograph watch types.

1. Standard Chronograph: The standard chronograph watch is the most common type. It has two or three subdials for measuring seconds, minutes, and hours. The chronograph function allows you to start, stop, and reset the stopwatch feature using pushers on the watch side.

2. Monopusher Chronograph: Monopusher chronograph watches have a single pusher for controlling the stopwatch function. Known for their simplicity and refined design, monopusher chronographs allow you to start, stop, and reset the stopwatch with just one pusher.

3. Flyback Chronograph: Flyback chronograph watches offer a unique feature that lets you reset the stopwatch without needing to stop it first. This is handy for timing continuous events. With a single button push, the hands instantly reset to zero and start again.

4. Split-Seconds Chronograph: Split-seconds chronograph watches, also known as rattrapante chronographs, have an extra seconds hand that can be stopped independently. This allows you to time multiple events simultaneously—perfect for measuring lap times or timing multiple competitors.

Most popular chronograph models is the Rolex Daytona. Known for its iconic design and exceptional performance, the Daytona has become a symbol of luxury and sophistication. With its reliable movement and sleek aesthetics, it's no wonder this model is highly coveted.

Another top choice among watch enthusiasts is the Omega Speedmaster. This legendary timepiece was famously the first watch worn on the Moon after being chosen as the official timepiece for NASA astronauts.

For those with an appreciation for motor-racing, the TAG Heuer Carrera is a popular choice. It has been around since 1963 and you can still get versions that emulate the original vintage look. However, the brand also makes modern-looking versions in high-tech materials.

One of the most iconic chronograph watches is the Breitling Navitimer. Known for its unique slide rule bezel, the Navitimer has been a favourite among pilots and aviation enthusiasts for decades.

At Watchfinder, we stock a broad selection of pre-owned chronograph watches from the most respected brands. Whether you're seeking a vintage chronograph watch or a modern timepiece with advanced features, our selection caters to all tastes. Explore our range today to find the perfect chronograph watch to meet your style and functional requirements.

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