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Rolex Daytona
ref. 6239 year 1969 - Big Daytona Dial - 100% Original From Period - 100% Intact
R1 707 743
+ R4 808 for shipping
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Chopard
Grand Prix Monaco Historique Chronograph 16/1256 WG18k/750 Limited Edition 250
R204 705
+ R1 995 for shipping
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Eterna Royal Kontiki
New Model 2023 - Royal KonTiki Chronograph Black Dial Blue Index Limited Edition 50 Pieces
R56 566
+ R1 230 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
40mm Rose Gold Chocolate Index Dial Oyster Flex 116515LN
R901 254
+ R1 898 for shipping
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
49150/B01A-9095
R455 600
+ R2 100 for shipping
Rolex Daytona
2015 - Blue Lume 116520 (Unpolished)
R350 000
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Daytona
116503
R469 900
+ R259 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
Vintage 6265 Yellow Gold 18k Original Full Set Never Polished Year 1986 37mm
R3 334 946
+ R1 239 for shipping
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A. Lange & Söhne Double Split
404.035
R1 995 069
+ R3 627 for shipping
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Bulgari Octo
Finissimo Chronograph GMT 43mm Silver Dial Stainless Steel ref: 103661
R287 634
Free shipping
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Rolex Daytona
Meteorite
R2 328 535
+ R4 591 for shipping
Rolex Daytona
Cosmograph Daytona White "Panda" Dial S/Steel 40mm 116500LN (2021)
R669 999
Free shipping
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
Selfwinding Chronograph Frosted White Gold Purple Dial LIMITED EDITION OF 200
R3 835 123
+ R1 898 for shipping
Heuer
Huge Chronograph Carrera 1945 Ref. 2447 Valjoux 72
R181 610
+ R4 199 for shipping
Chrisophe Duchamp Volcan
R10 000
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Daytona
116500LN
R629 900
+ R259 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
11659912sa White Gold 18kt Diamonds Sapphires 40mm Full Set 2018
R2 486 053
+ R1 239 for shipping
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Patek Philippe Chronograph
5070 G Chronograph "Unpolished"
R1 583 964
+ R3 627 for shipping
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Paul Picot Gentleman
Chrono 42mm P2030.SG.2022.7401
R48 289
+ R2 100 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
116528
R820 864
+ R4 591 for shipping
Montblanc Timewalker
Auto. S/Steel PVD Black & Rose Gold Dial 42mm 7319 (2017)
R34 999
Free shipping
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Patek Philippe World Time Chronograph
Flyback Chronograph Green 5930P-001
R2 665 411
+ R1 898 for shipping
Angelus
Chronodato 18K Gold 1946 Cal. 217 Calendar
R134 370
+ R4 199 for shipping
Casio G-Shock
GM-2100-1AER
R4 800
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
26470ST.OO.A101CR.01
R429 900
+ R259 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
116500ln Oman Black Dial 40mm Full Set New 2017
R2 223 290
+ R1 239 for shipping
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A. Lange & Söhne
1815 Rattrapante "Limited Edition 100" Honey Gold
R4 340 787
+ R3 627 for shipping
Rolex Daytona
2007 Ref. 116523
R354 749
Free shipping
Rolex Yacht-Master II
2023 New Unworn Stickers
R451 401
+ R5 249 for shipping
Breitling Superocean Heritage
Chrono. Auto. Black Dial S/Steel 44mm U13313
R99 999
Free shipping

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Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Khaki Green 5968G-010
R2 425 715
+ R1 898 for shipping
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Jaeger-LeCoultre
Chronograph 18K Rose Gold 1951 Cal. 285
R124 923
+ R4 199 for shipping
Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
145.012
R160 000
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
26470ST.OO.A820CR.01
R499 900
+ R259 for shipping
Patek Philippe Chronograph
Complications Chronograph 02/2022 unworn box papers
R1 427 665
+ R4 178 for shipping
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Poljot
Aviator I.SIKORSKY Chronograph 3133/2111776 limited
R14 046
+ R420 for shipping
Rolex Daytona
116520
R421 864
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Rolex Daytona
New 2023 Unworn
R537 482
+ R5 249 for shipping
Frederique Constant
Junior Chrono. Quartz Black Dial S/Steel 38.5mm FC292BS4B26B (2011)
R15 999
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Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Khaki Green 5968G-010
R2 435 303
+ R1 898 for shipping
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Jaeger-LeCoultre
Chronograph 18K Gold 1951 Cal. 285
R118 624
+ R4 199 for shipping
Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
145.022
R155 000
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Rolex Daytona
Meteorite Dial
R1 999 900
+ R259 for shipping
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Patek Philippe Nautilus
Travel Time Chrono 08/2021 unworn German papers
R6 088 640
+ R4 178 for shipping
Rolex Daytona
Arabic White Dial 2009 Box&Papers Like new
R461 877
+ R41 991 for shipping
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Ref. 25721ST.OO.1000ST.09.A
R498 566
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
Selfwinding Chronograph 50Th Anniversary NEW NEU Fullset
R1 045 339
+ R4 199 for shipping
Breitling Navitimer
'Blue Sky' 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Blue Dial S/Steel 43mm AB0125 (2013)
R139 999
Free shipping
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Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph
Complications Green Dial 5905/1A-001
R1 438 171
+ R1 898 for shipping
Breitling
Vintage Chronograph Ref. 765 Venus 178 Doc Watch
R97 629
+ R4 199 for shipping
Zenith El Primero
A781
R149 014
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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
49150/000A-9745
R426 900
+ R259 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
LC100 2019 perfect condition box and papers
R566 854
+ R4 178 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
Panda 2022 Box&Papers Like new Lc:Austria
R617 243
+ R41 991 for shipping
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph
49150/B01A-9095
R364 337
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Patek Philippe World Time Chronograph
2022 Fullset 5930G-010 blau blue Whitegold
R1 234 298
+ R4 199 for shipping
Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec
Limited Edition Open Home Time Auto. Platinum 43mm 111835
R339 999
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Titanium Chronograph 42mm Blue Dial 26480TI.OO.A027CA.01
R642 383
+ R1 898 for shipping
Baume & Mercier
Chronograph 18K Rose Gold 1949 Landeron 53 Pink on Pink
R73 484
+ R4 199 for shipping
Zenith El Primero Chronomaster
03.2530.4047/78.C813
R110 000
Excl. shipping
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CAUNY Prima Gold Plated Chronograph Mens Watch
R29 900
+ R259 for shipping
Rolex Daytona
white black arab serviced 02/2022 box papers
R734 817
+ R4 178 for shipping
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Rolex Daytona
“John Mayer“ Green Dial 5/2022 Box&Papers Like new Lc:Austria
R1 574 633
+ R41 991 for shipping

Chronographs: On the Button

Chronographs differentiate themselves from conventional three-hand watches by their stopwatch function. This type of watch has a unique, functional design characterized by subdials and push-pieces, which many buyers find attractive.


Chronograph Facts

  • The word "chronograph" comes from the Greek words "chronos" (time) and "graph" (an instrument that writes or records)
  • 1816: Louis Moinet invents a stopwatch that displays 1/60th of a second
  • 1913: Longines introduces a wristwatch with a stopwatch function powered by one push-piece
  • 1934: Breitling introduces the two push-piece chronograph
  • 1969: The first chronographs with automatic movements premiere

Sporty Stopwatches

Watches with a chronograph function are first and foremost sport watches. They were designed for use in sporting events. During track and field, swimming, or car racing competitions, events need to be accurately timed to determine a winner. The most modern technology takes care of this at the professional level, but it's still useful for amateurs to have a chronograph on hand for timing. Furthermore, this kind of watch is appealing to many buyers who simply appreciate a more technically-oriented timepiece. The chronograph isn't just limited to use in athletics, though; you could also use it to time while cooking to know when your pasta is al dente and ready to eat.

Some watch manufacturers have made a name for themselves with their efforts in developing chronographs, such as Breitling or TAG Heuer. Breitling is responsible for the typical design of modern chronographs. In 1934, the company introduced a watch with a chronograph function and push-pieces above and below the crown. The layout was successful and quickly spread to other manufacturers.

You begin timing by pressing the push-piece above the crown. When you push it a second time, it stops. If necessary, you can push it a third time to start it again. You can set the stopwatch back to zero by pressing the push-piece under the crown. Almost all modern mechanical chronographs function in this way.

The hands of a chronograph are organized according to a certain pattern. The largest difference between a chronograph and a conventional three-hand watch is that chronographs generally lack a central second hand. A chronograph's large second hand usually rests at 12 o'clock. When you push the top push-piece, it starts moving, timing seconds. Once you're done, you press the bottom push-piece to set the second hand back to zero. The second hand that is constantly in motion, known as the small seconds, is located on a subdial elsewhere on the chronograph.

Most chronographs feature the small seconds subdial at the nine o'clock position. Another subdial at 12 o'clock, the 30-minute counter, keeps track of timed intervals up to 30 minutes. Yet another subdial at six o'clock, the 12-hour counter, records even longer intervals up to 12 hours. The date display is located at three o'clock. Most watches with this dial layout and these timing functions are powered by chronograph calibers, such as the Valjoux 7750 from the world's largest ébauche manufacturer, ETA. Chronographs powered by other movements often have a layout of subdials at three, six, and nine o'clock. This V-shaped design is called Tricompax.

The Valjoux 7750 powers several chronographs from prominent manufacturers, such as the diving watch Longines Hydroconquest and the pilot's watch Sinn 103. Breitling, Hamilton, and Tissot also use this automatic movement in various models. It premiered in 1973, but wasn't an instant success. It first became popular after the Quartz Crisis was resolved. Since then, the Valjoux 7750 has been used in millions of watches. It's affordable to produce and runs reliably at 28,800 alternations per hour (A/h). Moreover, it's certified precise by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). Its power reserve lasts around 44 hours. There are many variants of the 7750, such as a manual version or ones with complications such as a moon phase indicator or a flyback chronograph. Due to its precision, the caliber is able to measure 1/8th of a second.

The El Primero from Zenith beats even faster. At 36,000 A/h, it can measure 1/10th of a second. Zenith introduced this famous high-frequency caliber in 1969. In the same year, Calibre 11 was released as the result of a collaboration between Heuer, Breitling, Büren, and Dubois-Dépraz. The movement powered the first Monaco from Heuer and ran at 19,800 A/h. This allowed the watch to measure 1/5th of a second. The Japanese company Seiko released their caliber 6139 around the same time. Together, these calibers made 1969 a milestone year in watchmaking history. Today, it's still debated which automatic chronograph caliber can be considered the first.


Buying Advice

Do you need a stopwatch every now and again? Look no further than a chronograph. Watches with this extra feature are available in almost every price range. These "time recorders" - a literal translation of chronograph - have technical appeal. They're predominantly men's watches, as the Valjoux 7750 caliber is quite large and not suitable for a classic women's watch.

Generally, chronographs powered by the reliable Valjoux 7750 caliber are less expensive than watches with rarer or in-house movements. These watches start around 1,000 euros. Even more affordable are chronographs powered by quartz movements. They're available in the three figure range from brands like Citizen. Some quartz chronographs are more expensive, however, such as the Breitling Superocean Chronograph M2000, which runs between 3,000 and 4,000 euros. This diving watch is waterproof to 2,000 m and its patented push-pieces can even be used underwater. Manufacturers strongly advise against using the timing function of a mechanical chronograph underwater.

For a little less than 3,500 euros, you can get one of the most famous chronographs in mint condition: the legendary Moonwatch, Omega's Speedmaster Professional. In July 1969, it became the first wristwatch on the Moon. The Apollo 13 astronauts also used this watch to perform a course correction of 14 seconds, helping them safely return their damaged spacecraft to Earth in April 1970.

No less famous is the Rolex Daytona, named for the race track in Daytona Beach, Florida. Race car drivers received these watches as victory trophies for the first time in the 1960s. A stainless steel Daytona in very good condition costs a little under 10,000 euros. A new gold model costs over 20,000 euros. A platinum version with diamonds can raise the price tag to over 100,000 euros.

Do you prefer a square watch? The square TAG Heuer Monaco made its film debut on the wrist of Steve McQueen in the 1971 film Le Mans. Since then, it's been competing with the Daytona for the reputation of the best racing watch. You can buy a new Monaco Calibre 11 for 3,500 - 4,000 euros. More TAG Heuer chronographs are available in their Carrera series.

The Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Daytona, and TAG Heuer Monaco were all designed as timepieces for the race track. If you prefer a pilot's chronograph, then the Breitling Navitimer is a good choice. It goes one step further: in addition to the stopwatch function, it has a slide rule which you can use to do basic calculations. You should be prepared to spend around 5,000 euros on a new stainless steel Navitimer. Another pilot's chronograph is the IWC Double Chronograph, which starts around 9,000 euros.


Rattrapante, Flyback, and Scales

You can use a double chronograph, such as the one from IWC, to measure two separate events of different lengths. This type of chronograph is easily recognizable by its third push-piece, which controls an additional second hand. Normally, this extra hand runs with the normal chronograph second hand. However, when you push the push-piece, it stops, while the other second hand keeps running. Push the push-piece again and both hands are reset to zero. This complication is also known as a rattrapante or split-seconds chronograph.

Another modification to the usual stopwatch function is the flyback chronograph. You can start, reset, and restart timing with just one push. Usual chronographs require you to push a button three times. The flyback chronograph has its origins in military aviation. If pilots have to make multiple course changes within a fixed amount of seconds, then the process of pressing a button three times is too slow.

Many chronographs are also equipped with a tachymeter scale. It's usually found on a fixed bezel and allows you to calculate kilometers per hour. For example, say you drive 1 kilometer. You start the chronograph function as you begin driving and stop it once you've driven a kilometer. The chronograph second hand will be pointing to a number on the tachymeter scale, signaling the speed in km/h.

Less frequently, you'll find a chronograph with a telemeter scale, a complication which calculates the distance to an event which can be both seen and heard. For instance, if it's stormy and you see lightning, you can time the interval between the lightning and thunder. When you stop timing, the second hand will be pointing to the distance of the storm on the scale. So, if there was an interval of 12 seconds between the lightning and thunder, then the storm is four kilometers away. This can be useful in the military for determining how far away enemy cannons are by timing the interval between when the cannon explosion is seen and when it is heard. Thirty-nine seconds, for example, means a distance of 13 kilometers.