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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As a result, the Chronomat was born, a chronograph powered by a mechanical movement during the quartz-watch era that could withstand up to 20 g-forces.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
According to Christie’s research, Audemars Piguet began producing movements for its first chronograph wristwatches in 1930.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
When Vacheron Constantin launched the Overseas collection three decades ago, the models embodied the more than 270-year-old maison’s conception of an elegant traveling chronograph — rooted in the spirit of exploration and openness to the world.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The practical implications for a mechanical chronograph fixed to a rover chassis may be close to zero, but there's a pleasing symmetry in the timing all the same.
—Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
According to Christie’s research, Audemars Piguet began producing movements for its first chronograph wristwatches in 1930.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026
When Vacheron Constantin launched the Overseas collection three decades ago, the models embodied the more than 270-year-old maison’s conception of an elegant traveling chronograph — rooted in the spirit of exploration and openness to the world.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
The practical implications for a mechanical chronograph fixed to a rover chassis may be close to zero, but there's a pleasing symmetry in the timing all the same.
—Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chronograph
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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronograph. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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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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