Chronograph
A chronograph is a watch with a built-in stopwatch function, usually started, stopped, and reset with pushers on the side of the case.
Chronographs are among the most popular complications in the pre-owned market. They're also more complex to service than time-only watches, so a chronograph that doesn't start, stop, and reset cleanly can mean a significant repair.
Always test the chronograph fully at intake: start, stop, restart, and reset, checking that the hands return precisely to zero.
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- TUDOR Black Bay Chrono 41mm, tachymetric bezel, steel braceletWatch reference
- Breitling Chronomat B01 Chronograph 42, white dial, steel braceletWatch reference
- Breitling Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 42, blue dial, rubber strapWatch reference
- Tissot Chrono XL Classic 45mm, quartz, leather strapWatch reference
- Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43, ice blue dial, alligator strapWatch reference
- Tissot Seastar 1000 Chronograph 45.5mm, quartz, blue dialWatch reference
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