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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Heuer met Jo Siffert and struck a deal in 1969 for the driver to promote TAG Heuer’s Calibre 11 automatic chronograph by putting a logo on Siffert’s Lotus 49B and a brand shield on his race suit.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
The watch is powered by the brand’s Calibre Heuer 02 mechanical movement with column wheel chronograph and high-tech components.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Vacheron added chronograph and GMT complications to the Phidias, forming a more complete collection than had been present within the 222 or 333 lineups.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
The new timepiece, which is a spin on the watchmaker’s automatic flyback chronograph, was launched rather quietly, even though Leclerc has been donning the wrist candy for weeks, Hodinkee reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 May 2025
The watch is powered by the brand’s Calibre Heuer 02 mechanical movement with column wheel chronograph and high-tech components.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Vacheron added chronograph and GMT complications to the Phidias, forming a more complete collection than had been present within the 222 or 333 lineups.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
The new timepiece, which is a spin on the watchmaker’s automatic flyback chronograph, was launched rather quietly, even though Leclerc has been donning the wrist candy for weeks, Hodinkee reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronograph. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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