chronograph

Universal Geneve made some of the most beautiful chronographs and time-only watches of the 20th century — here are 3 worth checking out.

Not a retread of a classic design, nor an endearing icon, the Capeland is a mildly obscure chronograph with impeccable looks.

Watch lovers will have to be patient to get the newest version of Rolex’s legendary chronograph.

Small changes to the steel Rolex Cosmograph Daytona have made it the winner of Rolex’s chronograph lineup.

TAG Heuer’s classic racing watch is finally making a comeback, so be sure to vote on your favorite version before April 17.

If you need a rugged, no-nonsense chronograph as part of your next mission kit, the new Tutima M2 (~$8000), to be released in early 2014, is it. The M2 is an update of Tutima’s venerable NATO Military Chronograph; the previous generation watch, called the NATO because it was standard issue for all NATO pilots, was outfitted with Lémania’s legendary but discontinued Caliber 5100.

Zenith has had its share of ups and downs. After decades of success making watches for everyone including Mahatma Gandhi, the brand may have reached its zenith (sorry) in 1969 with the release of the El Primero chronograph, arguably the world’s first full-rotor self-winding chronograph.