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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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Omega Speedmaster Moonphase 304.30.44.52.01.001 433490

Omega
Speedmaster Moonphase
304.30.44.52.01.001

Box
Papers
Year 2022
CHF 7’955
Omega Speedmaster Calibre 321 311.30.40.30.01.001 436301
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster Calibre 321
311.30.40.30.01.001

Box
Papers
Year 2024
CHF 13’625
Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon 310.92.44.50.01.001 431774
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon
310.92.44.50.01.001

Box
Papers
Year 2024
CHF 10’845
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 49150/B01A-9095 425477

Vacheron Constantin
Overseas
49150/B01A-9095

Box
Papers
Year 2002
CHF 14’950
Tag Heuer Carrera CAR2A91.FT6071 443246
New Price

Tag Heuer
Carrera
CAR2A91.FT6071

Box
Papers
Year 2019
CHF 4’170
Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26393OR.OO.A056KB.01 424009
Manufacturer's Warranty

Audemars Piguet
CODE 11.59
26393OR.OO.A056KB.01

Box
Papers
Year 2025
CHF 32’000
Rolex Daytona 116518 LN 428304
Manufacturer's Warranty

Rolex
Daytona
116518 LN

Box
Papers
Year 2023
CHF 35’970
Zenith El Primero 49.9000.9004/78.R782 420102

Zenith
El Primero
49.9000.9004/78.R782

Box
Papers
Year 2019
CHF 7’575
Hamilton Jazzmaster H32866781 408458
Manufacturer's Warranty

Hamilton
Jazzmaster
H32866781

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Papers
Year 2024
CHF 3’910
Hublot Classic Fusion 521.NX.1171.LR 433458

Hublot
Classic Fusion
521.NX.1171.LR

Box
Papers
Year 2021
CHF 7’155
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.03.001 434568
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster Moonphase
304.33.44.52.03.001

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Papers
Year 2023
CHF 7’085
Omega Planet Ocean 215.32.46.51.01.004 430754
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Planet Ocean
215.32.46.51.01.004

Box
Papers
Year 2025
CHF 6’920
Zenith Chronomaster 03.3200.3600/21.C903 427812

Zenith
Chronomaster
03.3200.3600/21.C903

Box
Papers
Year 2023
CHF 7’135
Zenith Chronomaster 03.3300.3604/69.M3300 426760

Zenith
Chronomaster
03.3300.3604/69.M3300

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Papers
Year 2022
CHF 5’950
Tag Heuer Monaco CAW218F.FC6356 431387
Manufacturer's Warranty

Tag Heuer
Monaco
CAW218F.FC6356

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Papers
Year 2025
CHF 7’900
Tudor Black Bay Chrono M79360N-0024 432856
New Price
Manufacturer's Warranty

Tudor
Black Bay Chrono
M79360N-0024

Box
Papers
Year 2025
CHF 7’575
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 310.30.42.50.01.002 431064
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional
310.30.42.50.01.002

Box
Papers
Year 2024
CHF 6’135
Hublot Big Bang 441.CI.1170.RX 427332

Hublot
Big Bang
441.CI.1170.RX

Box
Papers
Year 2019
CHF 12’270
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 5500V/110A-B481 440731
Manufacturer's Warranty

Vacheron Constantin
Overseas
5500V/110A-B481

Box
Papers
Year 2023
CHF 24’525
Cartier Pasha W31088U2 440103

Cartier
Pasha
W31088U2

Box
Papers
Year 2014
CHF 4’760
Omega Planet Ocean 232.30.46.51.01.003 440011

Omega
Planet Ocean
232.30.46.51.01.003

Box
Papers
Year 2013
CHF 4’630
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390702 425795

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390702

Box
Papers
Year 2022
CHF 8’320
Omega Speedmaster Racing 329.30.44.51.01.002 426406
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster Racing
329.30.44.51.01.002

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Papers
Year 2016
CHF 6’315
Roger Dubuis Excalibur DBEX0387 416853

Roger Dubuis
Excalibur
DBEX0387

Box
Papers
Year 2015
CHF 8’175
Tag Heuer Formula 1 CBZ2082.BF0009 405061
Manufacturer's Warranty

Tag Heuer
Formula 1
CBZ2082.BF0009

Box
Papers
Year 2025
CHF 3’650
Tag Heuer Formula 1 CBZ2085.FT8093 423134
Manufacturer's Warranty

Tag Heuer
Formula 1
CBZ2085.FT8093

Box
Papers
Year 2025
CHF 3’325
Tag Heuer Carrera CBS2211.FC6545 423131

Tag Heuer
Carrera
CBS2211.FC6545

Box
Papers
Year 2024
CHF 5’070
Omega Speedmaster 57 332.10.41.51.10.001 417612
New Price
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster 57
332.10.41.51.10.001

Box
Papers
Year 2022
CHF 6’575
Omega Speedmaster 57 332.10.41.51.10.001 426242
New Price

Omega
Speedmaster 57
332.10.41.51.10.001

Box
Papers
Year 2025
CHF 7’085
Omega Speedmaster Moonphase 304.30.44.52.01.001 426503
Manufacturer's Warranty

Omega
Speedmaster Moonphase
304.30.44.52.01.001

Box
Papers
Year 2025
CHF 8’010
IWC Da Vinci Chronograph IW372805 425129
Vintage

IWC
Da Vinci Chronograph
IW372805

Box
Papers
Year 2001
CHF 2’000
Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 AB0138 428430

Breitling
Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43
AB0138

Box
Papers
Year 2024
CHF 6’430
Tag Heuer Monaco CAW218F.FC6356 424705
Manufacturer's Warranty

Tag Heuer
Monaco
CAW218F.FC6356

Box
Papers
Year 2026
CHF 8’065
Zenith Ladystar 03.1230.4021 434608

Zenith
Ladystar
03.1230.4021

Box
Papers
Year 2005
CHF 2’780
IWC Ingenieur IW380802 425186

IWC
Ingenieur
IW380802

Box
Papers
Year 2021
CHF 5’280
IWC Pilot's Chrono IW388106 432518

IWC
Pilot's Chrono
IW388106

Box
Papers
Year 2024
CHF 8’990
Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59 26393BC.OO.A002KB.01 432513
Manufacturer's Warranty

Audemars Piguet
CODE 11.59
26393BC.OO.A002KB.01

Box
Papers
Year 2024
CHF 27’195
Breitling Navitimer A35340 432507

Breitling
Navitimer
A35340

Box
Papers
Year 2002
CHF 4’630
Zenith Chronomaster 03.3100.3600/69.M3100 432502

Zenith
Chronomaster
03.3100.3600/69.M3100

Box
Papers
Year 2021
CHF 7’575
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 5200-0153-NABA 432501

Blancpain
Fifty Fathoms
5200-0153-NABA

Box
Papers
Year 2023
CHF 11’445
Breitling Premier B01 AB0145 432484
Manufacturer's Warranty

Breitling
Premier B01
AB0145

Box
Papers
Year 2026
CHF 6’160
Omega Speedmaster Date 3513.30.00 430747
Vintage

Omega
Speedmaster Date
3513.30.00

Box
Papers
Year 1999
CHF 2’450

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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