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Recent Examples of chronograph
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
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—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
Biebuyck pointed to the introduction of the TAG Heuer Monaco watch in 1969 as an innovative moment in the industry, as a square, water-resistant timepiece and one of the first watches powered by an automatic chronograph movement as a result of its collaboration known as Project 99.
—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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chronograph
stopwatch
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The moves cap a period of turmoil for the venerable newsmagazine that premiered in 1968 and is known for its ticking stopwatch.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Perhaps the coolest bit is the clock in the top-right corner, which, at the press of a button, cycles into a 60-second stopwatch, and then a compass.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chronograph. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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