chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrä-nə-ˌgraf 
ˈkrō-
: an instrument for measuring and recording time intervals: such as
a
: an instrument having a revolving drum on which a stylus makes marks
b
: stopwatch
also
: a watch incorporating the functions of a stopwatch
c
: an instrument for measuring the time of flight of projectiles
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While this latest Vacheron Constantin is far from being a sports watch, the delightfully green central chronograph seconds hand lends a modern vibe.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
First, its three chronograph subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock and their matching outer dial sectors appear in tones of green, pink, and blue, a first for the Freedom 60 Chronograph line.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The star of the sale was a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
First, its three chronograph subdials at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock and their matching outer dial sectors appear in tones of green, pink, and blue, a first for the Freedom 60 Chronograph line.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The star of the sale was a Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The Swiss watch brand has teamed up with Italian soccer team Como 1907 on the Hublot Classic Fusion Como Edition, a 42-mm chronograph encased in a sleek black ceramic case with a deep blue dial.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronograph. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf
ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for measuring and recording stretches of time with exactness
Medical Definition
chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf, ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for measuring and recording time intervals: as
a
: an instrument having a revolving drum on which a stylus makes marks
b
: a watch incorporating the functions of a stopwatch
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