Edgar p jacobs chronoscope vs chronograph

Chronograph and Chronometer are two very similar words that are very commonly used in horology. However, they are often used in the wrong context.

Although they sound really similar, their definition couldn’t be more different. Let’s see where they differ.

Chronograph

A chronograph is one of the most well known and most popular complications.

Chronograph is another word for ‘stopwatch feature’. This complication can be seen on watches like the Omega Speedmaster, Rolex Daytona and Tag Heuer Carrera.

Edgar p jacobs chronoscope vs chronograph watch

The chronograph is what makes these models iconic.

The stopwatch can be started, stopped and reset without affecting the current time. Most chronographs feature subdials where you can read the exact time that has passed since you started the chronograph.

Although chronographs are a relatively simple complication, they have the potential to get incredibly complicated. Think of the A. Lange & Shone Triple Split or