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Chronograph watches have a long and illustrious history. Many fans of modern day chronographs might not realize that the first chronograph was invented to please King Louis XVIII of France.

Chronograph Watches

The king was quite fond of horseracing and wanted to know exactly how long each race lasted. In 1821, he commissioned the royal watchmaker, Nicolas Rieussec, to develop a timepiece that allowed him to pursue his passion.

It didn’t take long for the invention of the chronograph to catch the attention of watch aficionados everywhere.

Chronograph Watches

Rieussec’s chronograph was quickly refined by other watchmakers, and it wasn’t long before you began seeing these chronograph watches timing everything from swimming matches to the velocity of missiles.

Today, every major watchmaker makes at least one model of chronograph. Some major manufactures, such as Fortis, have entire collections of these versatile timepieces, often characterized by multiple subdials that measure specific intervals.

Modern chronograph watches are available in both hand wound and automatic mechanical models, as well a wide variety of quartz and digital versions.

Current chronograph watches include calendar chronographs, split second chronographs, flyback chronographs, regulator chronographs, double chronographs, tachometer chronographs, telemeter chronographs, and much more. There are sailor’s chronographs that calculate the tides as well as doctor’s chronographs that record a patient’s heartbeat and respiration levels.

As long as people continue to time and measure events, there will be a need for chronograph watches. These iconic timepieces have even entered the world of fashion, with top designers often including fashion-forward chronographs in their collections.

The chronograph has definitely come a long way since the days when it was reserved for royalty. Chances are that you are probably wearing a chronograph already.

About Gevril GroupDirected by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sports timepieces at a wide range of price points.

Gevril Group and New Dover Group Quality Watch Distributors operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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