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What is special about a chronograph watch?
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The addition of extra dials called sub-dials is what is special about a chronograph watch. These extra dials allow you to measure time on different scales. For example, a chronograph timepiece may have 30-second, one-hour and 12-hour timers for its sub-dials. Shop a collection of chronograph watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch
By Breguet
Located in Dallas, TX
Breguet Transatlantique Type XXI Flyback Men's Stainless Steel Chronograph Watch 3810ST/92/9ZU
Category
20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches
Concord Estate La Scala Chronograph Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Concord Estate La Scala Chronograph Watch Stainless Steel 38 mm C1
Newly Polished
This elegant
Category
1990s American Wrist Watches
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,192 Sale Price
20% Off
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18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Geneve Compur Chronograph Watch, Extremy Rare
By Universal Genève
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely rare miniature 18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Genève Compur Chronograph Watch
One of
Category
20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1966 Breitling Navitimer Vintage Aviator's AOPA Chronograph Watch
By Breitling
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1966 BREITLING NAVITIMER Vintage Aviator's AOPA Chronograph Watch - 18K Gold Plated & Stainless Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Breitling Stainless Steel Tonneau Shape Chronograph Watch
By Breitling
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Breitling Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape / Chronograph
METAL
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
1940's Heuer Aerotel Vintage Mens Chronograph Watch - 14K Gold
By Heuer
Located in Suwanee, GA
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1940's HEUER AEROTEL Vintage Mens Chronograph Watch - 14K Gold
Classic Elegance - Uncommon Private
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold