Friday, July 02, 2010

What is a Chronograph watch?

Generally speaking a chronograph is a watch that not only shows the day time but also can keep track of specific time intervals via independent hands, dials or even sub-dials depending on the complications. Do not misinterpret the chronograph for a chronometer, a chronometer is a chronograph watch that successfully passed through out a series of the COSC - acronym for Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute -, a watch which  can coupe with the Swiss Standard  will probably display an "officially Certified Chronometer" label. Basically you can own a chronograph watch but, if it´s a cheap one, wont probably a chronometer. The image bellow displays a wonderful Breitling Superocean Chronograph.

Breitling Superocean




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