The Changing Face of Chronographs

The mechanical chronograph is no longer the sports complication it once was: no one uses it any more to measure a lap, a sprint or a race. Its enduring appeal stems from its ability to transform and find new uses among new audiences

By Olivier Müller
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More than 200 years sinces its invention in 1816, the chronograph still boasts collectors, flagship models and legendary calibres galore. The secret lies in its ability to adapt to changing eras. At the time of its birth, it was almost exclusively put...

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