23 Best Chronograph Watches: Luxury to Affordable | Man of Many

Best Chronograph Watches at a Glance

Our list of the best chronographs goes like this. $2 Looking for a great daily? Check out our list of the best pilot’s watches right here.

1. OMEGA Speedmaster Professional

Reference no: 310.30.42.50.01.001 Diameter: 42mm $10 Read more about the OMEGA Speedmaster Professional

2. Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

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3. Tissot PRX Chronograph

Reference no: T137.427.11.011.00 Diameter: 42mm $2 Read more about the Tissot PRX

4. A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 405.035/LSLS4052AD Diameter: 41mm Movement: Manually Wound L951.6 Case Material: 950 Platinum Read More

5. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 5500V/110A-B148 Diameter: 42.5mm Movement: Calibre 5200 Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

6. Breitling Navitimer B01

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: AB0121211B1P1 Diameter: 43mm Movement: Breitling 01 (Manufacture) Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

7. Longines Spirit Flyback

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: L3.821.4.53.2 Diameter: 42mm Movement: Automatic Calibre L791 Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

8. TAG Heuer Monaco

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: CAW211P.FC6356 Diameter: 39mm Movement: Calibre 11 Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

9. IWC Portugieser Chronograph

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: IW371605 Diameter: 41mm Movement: 69355 Calibre IWC Manufactured Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

10. Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chronograph

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 298609-3002 Diameter: 44mm Movement: Chopard 03.05-C Calibre Self-Winding Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

11. Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813

Reference no: SSC813 Diameter: 39mm $1 Read more about the Seiko Speedtimer

12. Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 01 771 7744 4354-07 5 21 45 Diameter: 43mm Movement: Oris 771 Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

13. Frederique Constant Flyback Chronograph

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: FC-760V4H4 Diameter: 42mm Movement: FC-760 Manufacture Calibre Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

14. Citizen Bullhead AN3660-81A

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: AN3660-81A Diameter: 38mm Movement: Quartz Calibre 0510 Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

15. Zenith Chronomaster Original

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 03.3200.3600/69.M3200 Diameter: 38mm Movement: El Primero 3600 Automatic Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

16. Tudor Black Bay Chronograph

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: M79360N-0002 Diameter: 41mm Movement: Manufacture Calibre MT5813 Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

17. Patek Philippe 5172G

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 5172G Diameter: 41mm Movement: Caliber CH 29‑535 PS Manually Wound Case Material: White Gold Read More

18. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Chronograph

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: Q389848J Diameter: 29.9mm Movement: Manufacture Calibre 860 Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

19. Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: H76409530 Diameter: 40mm Movement: Hand-Wound H-51-Si Case Material: Stainless steel Read More

20. Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Titanium

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 541.NX.1171.RX Diameter: 42mm Movement: HUB1143 Self-winding Case Material: Titanium Read More

21. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: 26238ST.OO.2000ST.01 Diameter: 42mm Movement: Automatic Calibre 4404 Case Material: Stainless Steel Read More

22. Sinn 356 Pilot

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23. Blancpain Air Command

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Reference no: AC02 36B40 63B Diameter: 42.5mm Movement: Automatic Calibre F388B Case Material: Red Gold Read More

Brief History of the Chronograph Watch

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] Watchmaking is famed for its constant innovation and each time a new problem is presented to the industry it gets to work finding a mechanical solution. One such problem was how to time a specific event. The solution would be to create a new watch that could be stopped and started – unsurprisingly called a stopwatch. Read More

What Makes a Chronograph Special?

[{"selector":".scale-up-center","duration":"15s","interations":"1","easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","keyframes":[{"transform":"scale(1)"},{"transform":"scale(1.5)"}]}] We’re tempted to say that it’s the unique styling of chronograph watches that makes them so popular among watch enthusiasts, but that would understate the importance of the stopwatch feature. A chronograph watch displays the time as you’d expect but also allows the wearer to measure seconds, minutes, and hours as a stopwatch. That’s very practical in many areas of life and is a difficult feature to build into a watch movement. In fact, it can be so complicated that it’s best that we clarify some terms for you. Read More

How Do You Use a Chronograph?

Mechanical chronograph watch movements are the result of years of research and experimentation and are one of watchmaking’s most desirable complications. But don’t worry, they’re easy to use. To start the chronograph you simply press the upper pusher. The same pusher is pressed a second time to stop the chronograph. To reset it to zero, press the lower pusher. Read More

Alternatives to Chronograph Watches

While chronographs are often seen as the pinnacle of watchmaking, there are a number of other watch types that you should put on your reading list. From pilot watches to field pieces, there is no shortage of timepieces to check out. Here are some alternatives to chronographs for you to check out: Read More

How We Chose the Best Chronographs

When it comes to choosing our list of the best chronograph watches money can buy, we turned to our watch expert Lee Smith and our list of editors to choose their favourites. Man of Many has had the chance to get hands-on with every watch on this list (often thanks to their friends in the industry, but one look at our coverage from Watches & Wonders could tell you that). Man of Many’s lists takes into account three major perspectives to determine the overall rating, quality, price point, and availability. As one of the best watch blogs on the internet they have the knowledge to determine what makes a good chronograph watch, but in addition to their own opinions, we’ve also taken into account reviews via industry leaders such as Time and Tide , HODINKEE , and Worn and Wound . Read More

Chronograph Watch FAQs

What is the best value-for-money Chronograph watch on the market? Although picking the best value-for-money chronograph watch from all the excellent models is difficult, a couple of watches really stand out. From this list, Tissot's PRX Chronograph is an obvious candidate with its stunning design and Swiss-made automatic movement. However, if you fancy something quirky, and great value for money, check out Seagull's 1963 chronograph. Who makes the best Chronograph watches? If money is no object and you want the best that the horological world offers, then a chronograph from one of the big three watchmakers - Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin - would be the obvious choice. But if you'd prefer an iconic watch? Then Omega's Moonwatch or the ever-popular Rolex Daytona will be at the top of your list. Are quartz Chronograph watches any good? As we mentioned earlier, watch geeks love chronograph watches because of the complexity of the feature and the years of experimentation and innovation needed to develop this complication. Battery-powered quartz watches bypass much of that watchmaking prowess and tend to be less popular with watch enthusiasts. But make no mistake, they function just as well, if not better, than mechanical chronographs and tend to have the same distinctive styling. Read More

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