Round-UpThe Best Luxury Chronograph Watches—Across Every Range
Arguably the most popular complication, the chronograph is seen across watches from every category. We present 25 watches with this stopwatch feature to suit all preferences. Find out more about chronographs, and take your pick
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When scouting for a watch for themselves, people often ask which complications they should opt for. Now if you’re a seasoned horology aficionado, you’d probably want to go for the very useful perpetual calendar, the enchanting minute repeater, or the prestigious tourbillon. Though these are all extremely complicated, they are appreciated more by those who know what they’re all about, and of course, demand a significant investment. If you want a complication that’s simple enough to understand and use, when required, and one that need not be frightfully expensive, you should go for a chronograph.
What Is A Chronograph?
The stopwatch feature used to measure durations of events, or make note of certain lapses of time is a chronograph. It is usually displayed through sub-dials on the main dial of a timepiece. The sub-dials that one mostly sees in chronographs are 30-minute and 12-hour counters, and a running seconds display, since the central hand for seconds stays at the 12 o’clock position when not being used as the seconds counter for the chronograph, in most chronograph watches.
What Are The Different Types Of Chronograph Watches?
A basic chronograph has two push-pieces, usually on the side of the case, flanking the crown of the watch, at the two and four o’clock positions. The upper piece is used to start and stop the chronograph counting, while the lower piece is generally to reset all counters to zero. There are exceptions to this obviously. Some brands or collections even have the push-pieces—as well as the crown—on the left-hand side of the case. And then there are some watches that come with only one push-piece—a mono-pusher chronograph. There are other types also, such as the flyback chronograph that doesn’t require you to stop the counter before resetting it to start again. Taking measurement accuracy to different levels altogether are chronographs that can measure fractions of seconds. An impressive example of this was the TAG Heuer Mikrotimer, which can accurately measure up to 1/1,000th of a second.
Of course, high-level chronographs such as the above are like prestigious complications and may not make practical sense for all. However, what you could opt for are simple, yet good-quality chronograph timepieces from brands that have made significant accomplishments in chronograph timekeeping over the years.
Here are the best top 25 chronograph watches in 2024:
- Tissot Supersport Chrono
- Baume and Mercier Riviera Automatic Watch Chronograph- 43mm
- Bremont Arrow
- Favre Leuba Raider Sea Sky
- Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 43mm
- Louis Erard Excellence Moon Phase Chronograph
- TAG Heuer Formula 1
- Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono
- Favre Leuba Chief Chronograph
- Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 42 Chronograph
- IWC Portofino Chronograph
- Panerai Luminor
- Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer
- Zenith Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Ton-Up
- Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon
- Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Special Edition
- Carl F. Bucherer Heritage Bicompax Annual
- Bulgari Octo Finissimo
- Girard Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph
- Zenith Chronomaster Sport
- Hublot Big Bang Original Steel Ceramic
- Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph
- Louis Moinet Memoris Superlight Midnight Blue
- Parmigiani Tonda Métrographe Red Gold
- H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Flyback Chronograph
Below five lakh:
Tissot Supersport Chrono
With an aluminium bezel and stainless-steel strap with a safety folding clasp, the Tissot Supersport Chrono makes for a formidable timepiece in your watch collection. Flaunting a suavely sporty look, the watch comes in a 45mm stainless-steel case with black PVD coating, along with a black coloured perfectly legible dial and arrow-shaped timekeeping hands. Equipped with the ETA G10.212 quartz calibre, the Tissot Supersport Chrono offers a host of functions, including a 30-minute and 1/10 of a second counters, and a central 60-second chronograph hand. Not only this, the timepiece also features ‘add’ and ‘split’ functions. The former lets the user time two events simultaneously without restarting the chronograph, similar to the functioning of a flyback chronograph.
The watch represents four ‘cores’: sportsmanship, physical versatility, courage and the elegance of framed formations, making it a true luxury sports watch.
The Tissot Supersport Chrono in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel and black PVD, 45.50mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date
- Movement: Quartz calibre ETA G10.212; 90-hour power reserve
- Strap: Stainless steel and black PVD
Baume and Mercier Riviera Automatic Watch Chronograph- 43mm
The Riviera watch, a revival of the Baume and Mercier design created in 1973, makes a comeback to rekindle the spirit of the illustrious watchmaking era with the Riviera Chronograph watches. Featuring the ingenious fast-strap interchangeability system developed by Baume and Mercier, the timepiece comes with an adjustable triple-folding buckle with security push pieces. Available in blue- or black-coloured rubber straps and a steel bracelet to match your vibe and taste. Its recognisable twelve-sided bezel now comes with four screws, creating a masterpiece with a 43mm case, a sun satin-finish dial that represents the meeting of the mountains and the ocean, with a day-date display at three o’clock and chronograph counters at 12 and six o’clock. The Riviera chronograph carries the Swiss-made automatic movement Valjoux 7750 with a 48-hour power reserve, and runs at 28,800vph.
The Baume and Mercier Riviera Automatic Watch Chronograph – 43mm in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel and black PVD, 43mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, day-date
- Movement: Automatic calibre Valjoux 7750; 48-hour power reserve
- Strap: Rubber
Bremont Arrow
A military-inspired watch by Bremont, the Arrow is set in a 42mm hardened steel case complemented by a black dial with chronograph offering running seconds at nine, a 30-minute chronograph counter at three and date display at six o’clock. Given that it features a mono-pusher chronograph, it only has a single button for start, pause and reset. This makes the Arrow more unique than a typical chronograph while also making it easier to use.
Tucked inside the steel caseback is the Bremont BE-51AE movement, based on Sellita’s SW510 MP, with a power reserve of 48-hours and a frequency of 28,800vph. The Arrow is designed to be water-resistant to 100m and comes fitted to a really great sailcloth strap in RAF blue. The timepiece is a perfect example of the brand’s ability to blend British military features while keeping it clean and sporty. Additionally, the Armed Forces collection deviates from the framework that Bremont has built for its timepieces by putting a contemporary military background into the watches. It also determines Bremont’s future in terms of design and cost.
The Bremont Arrow in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 42mm, bi-directional rotating bezel, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre BE-51AE; 48-hour power reserve
- Strap: Sailcloth
Favre Leuba Raider Sea Sky
Built particularly for the explorer in you, this 44mm automatic watch is a true companion in the toughest of situations. The Raider Sea Sky is not only suitable for deep-sea diving with a water resistance of 200m, but also helpful on land and in the sky due to its chronograph function. Apart from its rugged aesthetics and sturdy design, with tough stainless steel casing and sapphire crystal, this multi-functional wristwatch comes with the ETA Valjoux 7753 calibre that gives it a power reserve of 48 hours.
The Favre Leuba Raider Sea Sky in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, gunmetal PVD and aluminium, 44mm, unidirectional rotating bezel, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 200m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre ETA Valjoux 7753; 48-hour power reserve
- Strap: Rubber
Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 43mm
It is not uncommon for watchmaking brands to adopt vintage-inspired designs from a bygone era and equip them with modern technology. Norqain Freedom 60 is one such collection with the 1960’s vintage-look. In addition to looking resplendent, the contemporary timepiece is also ecological, as the straps are made from upcycled plastic pollution from the ocean and the underside is a leather alternative made from apple peel and core recovered from the food industry. The cohesive timepiece is available in multiple strap colour options.
Keeping up with the retro vibe, the timepiece has a 1960s-inspired domed dial in black with white counters. Featuring a tri-compax layout with small seconds at nine, and 30-minute and 12-hour counters at three and six o’clock. In addition to that, a colour-matching angled date window is tucked in between four and five o’clock. Powering these features is the calibre NN18 that has a beat rate of 28,000vph and a power reserve of 48 hours.
Sized at 43mm, Norqain Freedom 60 has a stainless steel case with pushers positioned at two and four o’clock, and the crown is screwed down for a water resistance rating of 100m.
The Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 43mm in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 43mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds, tachymeter
- Movement: Automatic calibre N19; 62-hour power reserve
- Strap: Alcantara
Louis Erard Excellence Moon Phase Chronograph
Swiss Watchmaker Louis Erard updated its Excellence collection of luxury timepieces by introducing Louis Erard Excellence Moon Phase Chronograph which displays the lunar cycle with an incomparable and ageless excellence. This timekeeper appears to be an ideal accessory for its price, with an incredibly stunning dial design driven by a robust and reliable chronograph mechanism. Presented in a slender case measuring 42mm and with blue minute and hour hands, the watch presents all its intricacies with an impression of tidiness and understated elegance. In addition to the 30-minute chronograph counter with day and month window tucked inside at 12 o’clock, twelve-hour and moon phase counter at six o’clock, and small seconds and 24-hour indicator at nine o’clock, the dial features a date display on the inner bezel ring. They are all driven by the Swiss-made calibre ETA 7751. The watch beats at a frequency of 28,800vph and packs a power reserve of 48 hours.
The emphasis is on balance, excellence, and refinement—all hallmarks of good watchmaking—and it stands out thanks to its black crocodile-style calf-leather strap.
The Louis Erard Excellence Moon Phase Chronograph in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 42mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 50m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, day-date, moon phase, small seconds, month
- Movement: Automatic calibre ETA 7751; 48-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
TAG Heuer Formula 1
Motor racing and timing are inextricably linked together. Hence, it’s no surprise that the chronograph is such an integral part of the TAG Heuer Formula 1 collection and is seen in so many editions of the series. This Formula 1 timepiece features a 10th-of-a-second counter and a 30-minute chronograph counter at six and nine o’clock, and a central chronograph hand with a red tip that complements the arrowhead marker at 12 o’clock. With running seconds at three, this watch is powered by an accurate quartz movement, housed in its 43mm steel case, water resistant to 200m, and featuring black titanium carbide-coated steel on its crown, a chronograph pusher and a tachymeter scale bezel. The perforated black leather strap enhances this piece’s sporty appeal.
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel and black PVD, 43mm, unidirectional rotating bezel, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 200m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds, tachymeter, 1/10th seconds
- Movement: Quartz
- Bracelet: Stainless steel
Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono
The Pelagos FXD ‘Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition’ blends the cutting-edge engineering of America’s Cup racing into a wristwatch. Both the time-only and chronograph models feature a complex case construction that marries the composite with titanium and stainless-steel elements. Also, the bezel, with its 120-click bidirectional mechanism, uses a titanium base with a carbon composite insert. The introduction of the Pelagos FXD Chrono marks a significant milestone for Tudor, being the first chronograph in the Pelagos line. Its 43mm case houses the chronograph complication without excessive bulk, offering a water resistance of up to 200m. Its dial, in a deep, matt blue colour serves as a nod to the Alinghi Red Bull Racing team, featuring two sub-dials at three and nine o’clock handling the chronograph minutes and running seconds respectively, and a date window at six o’clock. At the heart of this timepiece beats the manufacture calibre MT5813, providing a 70-hour power reserve. It is equipped with a fabric strap, providing a versatile look suitable for various occasions.
The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono in a nutshell
- Case: Carbon and titanium, 43mm, with sapphire crystal, 60-minute bidirectional bezel; water-resistant to 200m
- Functions: Hour, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds
- Movement: Self-winding calibre MT5813; 70-hour power reserve
- Strap: Fabric
Favre Leuba Chief Chronograph
The Chief Chronograph series shares a design language that speaks in the bold, geometric style of the 1970s, yet with an accent that’s unmistakably modern. At 41mm, its cushion case presents a distinctive silhouette, with a water resistance of up to 100m. The case design combines brushed and polished surfaces, creating an interplay of light and shadow that enhances its visual appeal. However, it’s the dial where the Chief Chronograph truly shines. Available in blue, ice blue, or black, its sunburst finish plays with light in captivating ways. The bi-compax layout, with sub-dials at three and nine o’clock, maintains balance and readability. Furthermore, a tachymeter scale on the inner flange adds functionality without cluttering the overall design. Flip the watch over, and the automatic FLC02 chronograph movement steals the show. Featuring blued screws, Côtes de Genève stripes, and a blued column wheel, it offers a respectable power reserve of 60 hours. It comes with the option of a steel bracelet or a rubber strap, providing versatility.
The Favre Leuba Chief Chronograph in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 41mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions: Hour, minutes, chronograph, small seconds, tachymeter
- Movement: Self-winding calibre FLC02; 60-hour power reserve
- Strap: Stainless steel or rubber
Between five to 10 lakh:
Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 42 Chronograph
A chronograph edition of the signature Admiral series of Corum, this timepiece proudly exhibits elements of the collection’s inspiration—sailing and the ocean. With a blue leather strap, the blue dial features the collection’s staple nautical tenants prominently with the hour markers, within the identifiable dodecagonal, 42mm steel case, featuring chronograph pushers subtly set into the crown protector. The 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters can be seen at nine and six, while the running seconds and date window are at three o’clock and half-past four, respectively. All this runs on an automatic movement that offers a significant power reserve of 42 hours. This piece is water resistant to 30m.
The Corum Admiral 42 Chronograph in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 42mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 30m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre CO 984; 42-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
IWC Portofino Chronograph
The Portofino collection from IWC balances the fine line between technology and elegance, and the Portofino Chronograph is an extremely popular watch from IWC for this very reason. First launched in 1984, the line offers timepieces inspired by classic chronograph pocket watches, but with a touch of modern styling and featuring futuristic technology. This Portofino is housed in a 42mm stainless steel case with a silver-plated dial, protected by a convex sapphire crystal glass. Adding to the luxe factor of the timepiece are its red gold-plated timekeeping and chronograph hands, accompanied by razor-thin hour indices. The chronograph is powered by the self-winding calibre 75320, which offers a minimum power reserve of 44 hours.
The IWC Portofino Chronograph in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 42mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 30m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, day-date, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre 79320; 44-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
Panerai Luminor
For intrepid explorers and athletes for whom a split second might be the difference between breaking a world record, Panerai introduces a chronograph in its Luminor collection. The Panerai Luminor Chrono collection kicks off in four different appearances, all in stainless-steel cases. The timepiece is set in a 44mm case with chronograph pushers positioned at the left side of the dial and a crown sheltered by the protector on the right side. The case is built to be water resistant up to 100m and houses a bicompax dial featuring luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers. The options include a matte black dial with a black alligator leather strap, a matte white dial with a black alligator leather strap, and a blue satine-soleil dial with a polished steel bracelet. The hollowed chronograph minutes and small seconds counter at three and nine o’clock are powered by Panerai Calibre P.9200. This automatic movement beats at a frequency of 28,800vph and holds a power reserve of 42 hours. With this series, Panerai has created a genuine fusion of artistic expression and Italian history by combining the sportiest complexity with the distinctive design of the Luminor range.
The Panerai Luminor Chrono in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 44mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, small seconds, tachymeter
- Movement: Automatic calibre P.9200; 42-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer
First introduced in 1957, the Speedmaster Professional is probably the most famous chronograph in the world. It earned its glory more than 50 years ago when Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin became the second man to walk on the lunar surface, as he wore a Speedmaster strapped to his spacesuit (Neil Armstrong had left his Speedmaster in the Lunar Module before disembarking). Since then, the timepiece has garnered a cult following among watch collectors, with Omega using it as a canvas to pay tribute to one of the greatest achievements of humankind. Here is the latest version of the Moonwatch with a slightly thinner case than its previous avatars for better comfort and more compactness. Omega have also used this iteration to introduce their newly designed bracelet, which is more flexible and has a thinner clasp. However, the biggest change is not in the looks of the timepiece but rather what’s inside. The watch manufacturer have equipped the Speedmaster with the all-new Master Chronometer calibre 3861. The COSC- and METAS-certified movement features all of the Omega’s technology, including a co-axial escapement, silicon parts for antimagnetic properties, and a stop-seconds mechanism. Running at 21,600vph, the calibre offers a power reserve of 50 hours.
The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 42mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 50m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, tachymeter
- Movement: Manual-winding calibre R3861; 50-hour power reserve
- Bracelet: Stainless steel
Zenith Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Ton-Up
Now the dial of this watch may say Pilot, but this watch is dedicated to the UK’s café racer community, otherwise known as the ‘Ton-up boys’. Featuring a unique 45mm aged stainless steel case, and a green oily nubuck leather strap, this Zenith Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Ton-Up looks undeniably cool and macho on the wrist. Powered by the El Primero 4069 movement that beats at 5Hz, giving it a power reserve of more than 50 hours, this watch comes equipped with a column-wheel chronograph function.
The Zenith Pilot Type 20 Chronograph Ton-Up in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 45mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre El Primero 4069; 50-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon
With a unique technological wristwatch that pushes superlight technology to its limits, Graham showcases its continued mastery in watchmaking. The Graham is the first Chronofighter watch made of carbon to combine an intricate and unparalleled manufacturing process. Practical and bendable, carbon is the preferred material used by industries like aeronautics, auto-racing and other sports, as these demand strength and performance. The Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon is enhanced by its super-lightweight black carbon nanotube composite case, carbon trigger, bezel, dial, and buckle, making it the most durable timepiece weighing less than 100g.
Presented in a 47mm case, the black dial appears busy, yet manages to remain uncluttered. The 30-minute chrono-counter occupies a more conventional position at six, a 60-second counter at three and a date window between eight and nine o’clock. The numerals, with a prominent Arabic number 12, are coated with white Super-Luminova, as is the interior of the hour and minute hands. Underneath all the carbon, a 25-jewel automatic chronograph movement with a frequency of 28,800vph and a 48-hour power reserve—the Graham’s calibre G1747—beats. The timepiece is available in purple, green, orange, black and red colours.
The Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel and black PVD, 47mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, seconds, skeleton chronograph
- Movement: Automatic calibre G1790; 48-hour power reserve
- Strap: Rubber
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Special Edition
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Ethos Limited in 2023, the Swiss watchmakers launched the Navitimer chronograph in an ice blue dial. This Navitimer India-Exclusive edition features some of the most iconic elements of the Navitimer collection such as the slide rule and a large crown. On its dial, it showcases applied indexes and pencil-shaped hands—all with luminous elements. While the central chronograph seconds hand is in red, the sub-dials have black hands—the 30-minute and 12-hour chronograph counters at three and six, and the running seconds at nine. In addition to the timekeeping and chronograph functions, there’s a date window at six—all powered by the in-house calibre 01, offering a 70-hour power reserve. While 25 pieces of this special edition come with a blue leather strap, the rest come with a classic steel bracelet.
The Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Special Edition in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 43mm, bi-directional rotating bezel, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 30m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds, 1/4th seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre Breitling 01; 70-hour power reserve
- Strap: Stainless steel or leather
Above 10 lakh:
Carl F. Bucherer Heritage Bicompax Annual
Taking us back to the good ol’ 1950s is the Heritage Bicompax Annual, master watchmaker Carl F. Bucherer’s latest creation. What really impresses here is the number of functions the makers have managed to pack in this 41mm timepiece—a date, month and an annual calendar function, along with a chronograph—without over-complicating the vintage aesthetic and visual presentation. Powered by the CFB 1972 calibre, this automatic movement boasts 42 hours of power reserve and 47 jewels. The chronograph module used here is an extremely accurate one, making this watch the perfect choice for those looking for a yesteryear design, but with precision workings of modern watchmaking.
The Carl F. Bucherer Heritage Bicompax Annual in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel and rose gold, 41mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 30m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, annual calendar, chronograph, date, small seconds, tachymeter, month
- Movement: Automatic calibre CFB 1972; 42-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
Bulgari Octo Finissimo
Establishing Bulgari’s fifth record in the category of ultra-thin models, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Chronograph GMT Automatic won the award for world’s thinnest mechanical chronograph in 2019. The collection is an improved version of the Octo Finissimo line with more robust and sporty timepieces suitable for everyday wear and tear. The steel case measures 43mm and offers a water resistance of 100m. Retaining its signature element, the case is very slim and plays host to sapphire crystal on the face and caseback.
The monochromatic silver dial has silver-coloured hour and minute hands with SuperLuminova, much like the hour markers and the Arabic numeral 12. In addition, it showcases a tri-compax layout; small seconds at nine, 30-minute elapsed time at six and GMT function inside the sub-dial at three o’clock, and is driven by the Calibre BVL318, which holds a world record as the thinnest chronograph movement. It runs at a 4Hz frequency, and offers a power reserve of 55 hours. There are other variations available too: a black model, an all-steel model, and one with a satin-polished stainless-steel band and a blue dial.
The Bulgari Octo Finissimo in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 43mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, GMT, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre BVL 318; 55-hour power reserve
- Bracelet: Stainless steel
Girard Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph
It’s an open secret in the horological world that no watch collector buys watches just for the purpose of time-telling. In the modern era, timepieces have become less about traditional timekeeping and more about innovation in materials and movements that have kept the art of fine watchmaking alive. Keeping in line with this trend, Girard-Perregaux introduced their iconic Laureato Absolute Chronograph.
The 44mm watch feels gives the wearer a stronger presence on the wrist, but the watch also feels lighter, because of its PVD-treated black titanium case. This timepiece offers water-resistance upto 300m and the casing is equipped with Girard Perregaux’s self-winding chronograph movement GP03300. It drives the small seconds at three, and 12-hour and 30-minute counter at six and nine o’clock. The date display is between four and five o’clock. Beating at a frequency of 28,800vph, it guarantees accurate timekeeping and a power reserve of up to 46 hours. A new fully-integrated rubber strap completes the updated features of the Girard Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Watch.
The Girard Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph in a nutshell
- Case: Titanium and black DLC, 44mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 300m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre GP03300-1058; 46-hour power reserve
- Strap: Rubber
Zenith Chronomaster Sport
If you are looking for an appealing sports chronograph from Zenith, go for the Chronomaster Sport. It smoothly blends features from earlier Zenith Chronograph references, like the tri-colour dial, pump-style pushers and black ceramic bezel in a contemporary 41mm case attached to a black calf-leather strap. The signature element of the brand—the multi-colour sub dials—houses the small seconds at nine, and sixty-minute and 60-second counter at six and three o’clock. In addition to the overlapping sub dials, the white dial consists of hour indices and sleek hands in rose gold to match the version’s 18karat rose gold lugs and crown, adding an alluring charm to the timepiece. Equipped with the same movement as the other editions in this line, the El Primero 3600 beats at a frequency of 36,000vph with a power reserve of 60 hours. This timepiece offers smooth chronograph functionality with flawless performance.
The Zenith Chronomaster Sport in a nutshell
- Case: Rose gold and ceramic, 41mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds, 1/10th seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre El Primero 3600; 60-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
Hublot Big Bang Original Steel Ceramic
Over the years, Hublot have introduced hundreds of Big Bang timepieces in every possible colour, flavour, and material—each one of them better, more innovative and technologically forward than those that came before. However, instead of presenting a contemporary model of the Big Bang line, we bring you the original, which changed the horological industry forever. Here is the Hublot Big Bang Original Steel Ceramic—the timepiece responsible for actually starting the ‘big watch’ trend more than a decade ago. Keeping their philosophy of the ‘Art of fusion’ at the centre of everything they do, Hublot not only presented an unconventional combination of materials—ceramic, steel, and rubber—to create this watch, but also made it stylish enough to complement a three-piece suit. The 44mm stainless steel case exudes luxurious vibes coupled with an industrial look, thanks to the heavy knurling on the bezel edge and the exposed screws. This interplay of materials and textures is essential to the aesthetics of the watch and make it a delight to wear. Also, the fusion of the materials is extended to the timepiece’s dial too, with the woven carbon fibre lending it texture that nicely contrasts with the lustrous finish of the ceramic bezel. Even after all this, Hublot have made sure that the Big Bang Original Steel Ceramic remains, first and foremost, a time-telling instrument. The perfectly legible dial sports oversized luminescent hands, big rhodium-plated indices, unobtrusive printed sub-dials, a chronograph seconds hand and striking red accents. The timepiece gets its high performance from the self-winding chronograph HUB 4100 movement, based on an extraordinary calibre ETA 2894-2, and comes with a power reserve of 42 hours.
The Hublot Big Bang Original Steel Ceramic in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 44mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date
- Movement: Automatic calibre HUB4100; 42-hour power reserve
- Strap: Rubber
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph
For those who cherish the journey more than the destination, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph is an ideal companion through the ups and downs of life. With a seamless combination of sporty looks and elegance, the 42mm timepiece offers a stainless steel case featuring nicely executed satin finishes and a thin-edged bezel, which is well integrated with the dial. Consisting of three concentric circles with sunray, grained and opaline finishing, the dial sports two chronograph counters, a tachymeter scale on its edge, luminescent timekeeping hands and oversized triangular indices, along with Arabic numerals at six and 12 o’clock positions. Despite looking busy and heavily detailed, the dial’s elements complements each other and are soothing to the eyes, also owing to its deep black hue. The engine providing power to the timepiece is Jaeger-LeCoulture’s in-house automatic chronograph movement, 751H, which can store impressive power reserve up to 65 hours. Water resistant up to 100m, the Polaris Chronograph is fashioned with a steel bracelet that features a mix of polished and brushed links and feels comfortable to wear on the wrist.
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 42mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 100m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, tachymeter
- Movement: Automatic calibre 751; 65-hour power reserve
- Bracelet: Stainless steel
Louis Moinet Memoris Superlight Midnight Blue
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first chronograph watch ever, Louis Moinet in 2016 introduced their Memoris collection—offering a unique range of timepieces with the chronograph function taking centre stage instead of the timekeeping system. With its fully skeletonised dial offering a peek into its visually delightful mechanism, the collection became an instant hit and carved an important space for itself at Louis Moinet. Four years later, the brand released the same distinctive look and design of the Memoris in titanium, an ultralight material with greater durability than steel. Here is the Louis Moinet Memoris Superlight in midnight blue watch, weighing less than 31g and presented in a 46mm grade-5 titanium case with a combination of polished and satin-brushed surfaces. The open-worked dial gives an unhindered look at the enchanting chronograph function below and features and the running seconds and 30-minute chronograph counter at nine and three o’clock. The self-winding calibre LM79 is also visible through the exhibition caseback and has a gold-coloured guilloche-finished rotor attached to it. Beating at 28,800vph the movement boasts 302 components and a power reserve of 48 hours.
The Louis Moinet Memoris Superlight Midnight Blue in a nutshell
- Case: Titanium, 46mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 50m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, small seconds
- Movement: Automatic calibre LM79; 48-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
Parmigiani Tonda Métrographe Red Gold
The chronograph complication is typically seen on tough and rugged-looking timepieces. So when one comes across a chronograph of the dressier variety, it’s quite refreshing. Here is the Parmigiani Tonda Métrographe Red Gold Watch—a timepiece with the charming looks of a dress watch and the form and functionality of a chronograph. Presented in a highly polished 40mm, 18-karat red gold case, the watch comes with warm tones and emanates a sense of luxury without coming off as flamboyant. The show stealer of the Tonda Métrographe Red Gold is its alluring dark blue dial that has a distinctive quality and character. Apart from the presence of the chronograph counters at six and nine o’clock, which look like an ‘8’—a hallmark of Parmigiani’s chronographs—the dial also features a retrograde small seconds counter at three, and a date aperture, with only numerals of odd dates, at 12. The timepiece runs on the gorgeously-decorated calibre PF315, which offers high-end finishes, in addition to a 22-karat gold rotor that sports a Grain d’orge guilloche pattern. Visible through a sapphire crystal caseback, the movement beats at the frequency of 28,800vph and ensures a minimum power reserve of 42 hours.
The Parmigiani Tonda Métrographe Red Gold in a nutshell
- Case: Rose gold, 40mm, with sapphire crystal; water-resistant to 30m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, chronograph, date, small seconds, tachymeter
- Movement: Automatic calibre RPF315; 42-hour power reserve
- Strap: Leather
H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Flyback Chronograph
Awarded the best chronograph at the GPHG 2020, H. Moser & Cie.’s Streamliner Flyback Chronograph is undoubtedly the flagship of the streamliner’s minimalist designs. With the gentle curves and non-projecting angles, the 42.3mm steel case houses a funky blue fume dial. The dial has a sunray-brushed pattern with a light colour at the centre. The red seconds hand adds that touch of sportiness and boldness to the model.
Flip the timepiece over to discover the HMC 907 automatic chronograph calibre offering a power reserve of 72 hours that enables the ingenious Flyback chronograph function. This luxury sports watch decked up in steel and has an integrated steel bracelet with individual single-links. It offers water resistance of up to 120m.
The H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Flyback Chronograph in a nutshell
- Case: Stainless steel, 42.3mm; water-resistant to 120m
- Functions and display: Hours, minutes, flyback chronograph
- Movement: Automatic calibre HMC 907; 72-hour power reserve
- Bracelet: Stainless steel
Which chronograph would be your pick?
FAQs
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What is the difference between a bi-compax and tri-compax chronograph?
Bi-compax or twin-register models, feature two sub-dials—one for the constant, running seconds and the other to count elapsed minutes, activated only when the chronograph function is engaged. Tri-compax chronographs, on the other hand, feature three sub-dials. These sub-dials are designated for the main seconds, a chronograph minute counter, and one for the hour counter. Generally, bi-compax chronographs can record up to one hour, whereas tri-compax models can time up to 12 hours.
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How do you use a chronograph?
To use a chronograph, one needs to press the top pusher to start and stop the timing function. On the other hand, the bottom pusher often resets the chronograph hands to zero. Some models may also have additional features such as a tachymeter scale for measuring speed or distance.
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What is a chronograph?
A chronograph in a watch is a complication—or a feature beyond standard timekeeping—that performs stopwatch functions. Chronographs in analogue watches usually have a central seconds counting hand, along with sub-dials for the 30-minute and 12-hour counters.
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