When choosing a watch, you probably noticed that many models have a built-in chronograph. They are popular with both men and women. For those who are wondering why a watch has a chronograph, our article.
Translated from Greek, "chronograph" means "record time." This is an optional feature. That is, simply put, a chronograph in a watch is a kind of stopwatch.
The history of the creation of such devices begins in the 19th century in France. A man with the surname Russek received a patent for the invention of the chronograph. At the beginning of the 20th century, a time meter released in the form of a watch becomes a welcome acquisition. Since then, the popularity of these devices has only increased. Today, a watch with a chronograph is a sign of good taste with its owner. As a rule, a stopwatch is placed in a mechanical watch.
In some watch models there are several chronographs at once. They measure time in different units. For example, in seconds and minutes, or in minutes and hours. Accordingly, they need several control buttons. Simple "measurers" have one button. When you click on it once, the countdown begins. The second time - there is a stop. And with a third press, the chronograph is reset.
The watch has a built-in summing chronographs with two buttons. One of them starts and stops the device, while all readings are summarized, and the second has a zeroing function.
There are timers with two arrows, each of which tracks one event. Such models require equipping with three buttons. Two of them stop each arrow, and the third resets the readings.
Some watch models have a built-in dial with the current date and day of the week. Accessories with such information and several chronographs are very smart devices that a whole team of engineers worked on to create. This explains the rather high price for such models. Agree, it’s quite difficult to combine several devices into one. The clock should show the current time and date, and the chronograph should take measurements.
A chronograph in a watch is very convenient for people of certain professions. Of course, for athletes. To whom, if not to them, it is important to consider time to the nearest second. For sports people, a chronograph watch is a reliable way to measure speed and duration of an exercise. Such models are also in demand among people in military professions. Chronographs measuring distances were created for them. Especially for doctors, a scale was developed for measuring pressure and heart rate.
Mathematicians also needed their special hours. The logarithmic scale was gladly accepted by people of scientific work.
A chronograph in a watch is a good helper for fans of being late. With the help of a meter, you can find out exactly how long the gathering and the road last, so that the next time before an important meeting to make a reserve of time.
A watch with a chronograph is not only an attribute of a business man and a successful woman, but also a good gift idea. Fortunately, today there are a lot of models of such accessories. “Casio” watches are very popular for men. The chronograph in them will emphasize the punctuality and business spirit of their holder. Electronic watches of this Japanese brand became known in the middle of the last century. Their distinctive features are shockproof and moisture-proof mechanisms, all kinds of additional devices: timers, barometers, thermometers, pedometers and more. The assortment is constantly replenished and improved.