When looking for a new watch, particularly aviator watches for men, it is not unusual to see the term “Chronograph capabilities” listed as one of the watches features. But what are chronograph watches?
While this feature appears in different types of watches by different watch companies, some people aren’t really sure exactly what Chronograph means, or whether or not it is really a useful feature for them.
This article will attempt to explain what Chronograph watches are, their most common uses and how useful this function is to common consumer.
What Are Chronograph Watches?
A Chronograph watch is a timepiece that has stop watch features. A basic Chronograph watch has an independent sweep second hand that can be started, stopped and returned to zero.
More complicated Chronograph watches have multiple sweep hands that can measure hours, minutes, seconds, and even 10th of seconds.
The First chronograph watches were invented by Louis Moinet in 1816 and was used for tracking astronomical objects.
Later these watches were used by the military and today chronograph watches are used by airplane pilots, in car racing, and diving.
These types of watches are also used by people in sports during training. All different types of athletes use these watches to track themselves and time themselves as well.
Today consumers purchase Chronograph watches more as a fashion statement than for the actual features this watch has to offer. You’ll see a wide variety of people wearing the watches more for the fashion over the function.
These watches look great, and make even simple inexpensive watches look a little bit more dressy, with the different hands often in different colors.
However, there are those consumers who find chronograph watches a bit too busy for their liking and prefer simpler watches that just tell time. It really is a preference for what you like when it comes to deciding of a chronograph watch is for you.
Chronograph watches come in a variety of different styles and different brands and are a popular choice especially among men.
While the majority of people who purchase chronograph watches never actually use this feature they do enjoy having this feature available, or at least the look this features add to their watch.
Chronograph Watches to Consider Purchasing
Seiko SSB031 Men’s Chronograph Stainless Steel Case Watch
Casio Mens Edifice Chronograph Watch EF-527D-1AVEFFossil Men’s JR1354 Nate Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch with Black Leather Band
