Chronograph

A chronograph in Camouflage The latest Militare Alpini is now available

This new military edition in bronze, comes in two versions – either brown or khaki, with a play of light on the guilloche dial. Limited to only 97 copies, as per any “Alpini” model, this watch has a solid titanium back which is decorated with a stylised profile, in relief, of the mythical mountain, the Matterhorn.

An exceptional chronograph The Chronomat 44 Blacksteel Special Edition by Breitling

A black steel case, yellow dial, tried and trusted sturdiness and a high-performance Breitling Manufacture movement: the Chronomat 44 Blacksteel Special Edition by Breitling is the epitome of boldness.

A sportive and boldly masculine watch The ZETIOS chronograph

The ZETIOS chronograph is a sportive and boldly masculine watch. Milus designed this striking timepiece in various shades of black, from smooth and mat, to graphic and alive, giving it a subtle impression of vigorous dynamism. Discreet yet exciting flashes of red also provide subtle contrasts, be that the stitches running along the carbon-style strap, or the hands of the subdials.

The discovery of a hitherto unknown timepiece Louis Moinet presents the first ever chronograph

The recent discovery of a hitherto unknown timepiece is rewriting the history of watch development. It turned out to be the first ever chronograph, although its maker, Louis Moinet, called it a “compteur de tierces.” According to hallmarks on the dust cover, the chronograph was started in 1815 and completed the following year.

A Day at the Races The all new Oris Artix GT Chronograph

At the heart of innovation and design, the Oris Artix GT Chronograph is the latest addition to the Oris family. Building on Oris’ Motor Sports heritage, the watch combines timeless contemporary design with sporty elegance.

Limpid Notes in a Mechanical World Exceptional Timepiece: PIERRE DEROCHE - TNT RendezVous

PIERRE DEROCHE has combined the most advanced mechanical watchmaking with subtle musical poetry in its latest creation, the RendezVous, which displays a double gong under the sapphire crystal. Coupled with the striking-mechanism's on/off function, this device is unique on this kind of watch and gives this exceptional timepiece its intrinsic value.

Elegant designs and quality materials Héritage Sport Chrono: New setting for Louis Erard’s values

On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, this mechanical watch designer and manufacturer has never been in such good form! Its dynamism, passion and growing success have inspired it to produce a new generation of the Héritage Sport line, the Chronograph. Its pure lines and timeless design will charm fine watchmaking enthusiasts and connoisseurs with a taste for tradition.

Famous British Racing Green Breitling Bentley GMT Chronograph Limited Edition

To celebrate Bentley’s launch of the new Continental GT, an even more sophisticated and powerful coupé, Breitling for Bentley is taking to the road with an exclusive version of its Bentley GMT chronograph. Issued in a 1,000-piece worldwide edition, this limited series is distinguished by its inner bezel and rubber strap clad in the famous British Racing Green colour characteristic of the finest English racing cars.

BASELNEWS 2010 Eterna Soleure – as classic as ever yet younger than ever

In the manner of a barometer, Swiss watch manufacturer Eterna’s Soleure col-lection reflects current tastes and expectations in timepiece design. With their ergonomically redesigned cases, Soleure chronographs now provide improved comfort to slimmer, more feminine wrists. A metal bracelet is henceforth available while redesigned hands and dial faces add a further touch of refinement. Here and elsewhere, details are everything and today’s Soleure timepieces are sure to appeal to new generations.

BASELNEWS 2010 Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph Ref. 5980/1A and 5980R

Four years ago, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, the entire Nautilus collection was subtly refined and scaled up with new models. Special acclaim was garnered by the Nautilus Chronograph with a sporty complication to enhance its intrinsic casual elegance. Within the scope of its chronograph premières at Baselworld 2010, Patek Philippe is now launching two further Nautilus chronograph models that with their differentiated personalities will appeal to an even broader audience.

BASELNEWS 2010 PATEK PHILIPPE: Chronograph Ref 5170 - The genesis of a new classic

It takes audacity to call a new watch a classic, but in the case of the Patek Philippe chronograph Ref. 5170J, the attribute is justified. Although it debuts at Baselworld 2010, it has already been at the top of the wish list of many collectors and aficionados for many years – and a popular topic among specialized publications. Now, the time for speculation is over and the object of desire has become reality: the classic men’s wrist chronograph developed entirely by Patek Philippe and crafted exclusively in the manufacture’s workshops.

Traditional watchmaking Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection: The chronograph

Girard-Perregaux's latest creation offers a stylish take on traditional watchmaking, integrating a column-wheel chronograph in an elegant case from its Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection. Combining technical virtuosity and authentic design in the same vision of perfection, this beautifully co-ordinated model is a consummate example of the Manufacture's wide-ranging expertise.

Exceptional timepiece Rebellion Predator

In its two years of existence, Rebellion has built a solid reputation with exceptional timepieces – chronographs, regulators and tourbillions – inspired by the world of automobile racing. Conceived in collaboration with the designer Eric Giroud, the Predator also borrows many of its features from racing cars: the brake discs and the pedals, the five-layer dial with its honeycomb base, and the push rod shaped bridges connecting the chronograph counters to the dial.

CENTURY BLACK EDITION Homage to men with a winning instinct: PRIME TIME EGOS CHRONOGRAPH

With its latest masterpiece, CENTURY continues to appeal to the self-assured, conquering man. Sublimely masculine, the PRIME TIME CHRONOGRAPH EGOS DAY & DATE embodies power and strength. True to the spirit of the ESQUIRE collection, the new PRIME TIME EGOS CHRONOGRAPH combines the proven good looks of a dodecagonal case with the timeless character of CENTURY sapphire.

They said it couldn’t be done… Mechanical movement of the third millennium: The TAG Heuer MONACO V4

The first advanced integrated mechanical movement of the third millennium — and probably the 21st century’s first major contribution to watchmaking innovation — the TAG Heuer Monaco V4 represents a complete break with tradition and the audacious next step in mechanical movement engineering.

Questions & Answers to Jean-Christophe Babin Breakthrough innovation : The TAG Heuer MONACO V4

As a Concept Watch...Best Design at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève..Wallpaper Magazine's "Watch of the Year"...Popular Science's "Best of What's New"...But as a commercial reality?..They said it couldn’t be done…Questions & Answers to Jean-Christophe BABIN, President and CEO of TAG Heuer.

The Story Behind the Watch Oris ProDiver Chronograph

Developing a new watch is always a huge challenge, with many factors to take into consideration. When the watch is the first of its kind – an innovation – even more time and effort must be invested in design and testing. The Oris ProDiver Chronograph is an innovation.

The FORTIS rallye watch FORTIS B-42 BLACK CHRONOGRAPH

This new FORTIS Chronograph satisfies perfectly all needs to a professional sports watch. Equipped with a tachymeter-scale on the flange, sapphire crystal anti-reflective on both sides, which avoids disturbing reflections, and screwed down caseback, it is guaranteed to be waterproof till 200m / 20 bar.

From the laboratory of horological evolution: IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Galapagos Islands

The Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Galapagos Islands is the star attraction to mark a new partnership by IWC Schaffhausen in aid of the environment. It comes from the laboratory of horological evolution in Schaffhausen. And it is the bearer of a remarkable message: the new Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Galapagos Islands not only represents the harmonious further development of the fa mily of professional diver’s watches from the manufactory.

Oris Big Crown Telemeter Chronograph - A Pilot’s Watch Measures Time and Space

It’s best to fly around thunder storms – and the new Oris Big Crown Telemeter makes that even easier. The seconds counter measures the time between lightning and thunder or between another optical and acoustic event; the extension of the stop seconds counter records the distance between events on the telemeter ring of the bezel.

Junghans Worldtimer Chronograph – classic looks with state-of-the-art radio control technology

Technological innovation has a long tradition at Junghans. The watch models of the Avantgarde collection offer enduring proof of this: precision, comfort and polarising design in a futuristic appearance. These attributes are also embodied in the latest addition to the collection: the Worldtimer Chronograph.

Connoisseurship and passion The new chronograpph of Davidoff

With its latest novelties Davidoff is adding different materials and new functions into its “Very Zino” watch collection. The designs and functions are inspired by the brand’s travel-oriented approach. Every feature speaks of connoisseurship and the passion to move through cultures and explore what the world has to offer.

BASELNEWS The Rado Chronograph r5.5

Instinctive. Natural. A synthesis of two talents. Following on from a re-interpretation of one model in 2007 and the creation of a watch box, the r5.5 by Rado, represents the third stage of the collaboration with Jasper Morrison. The creation, all in high-tech ceramic, re-emphasizes the brand whose fame lies in merging separate components. A perfect fit.

BASELNEWS: Certina adds to a legend with the new DS 1 automatic chrono edition

Since 1959, a characteristic acronym has graced Certina timepieces: DS – hallmark letters symbolic of Certina's now famous Double Security system. Launched in 1960, the first DS 1 met with enormous success, as did a revisited edition brought forth in 2007. Today, the Swiss brand extends its legendary product line, with the introduction of a chronograph version of the DS 1.

Milus ZETIOS Chronograph – modern classic with sporty elegance

The tradition-rich Swiss brand Milus is presenting a new, distinctive timepiece with stopwatch function. The masculine ZETIOS Chronograph positively radiates with powerful elegance and is a superb combination of tradition and perfectionism. In the shaping of the watch, design characteristics from the time of the foundation of the brand in 1919 were taken over and newly interpreted in compelling style.

Precisely and robustly German Engineering - Swiss Made: Primus Chronograph

Hanhart was, in 1924, the first watch manufacturer to launch the world's most affordable mechanical stopwatch. Hanhart put its first chronograph into production in 1938 with the legendary “Kaliber 40” single-button model, which has since become a sought-after item by both collectors and connoisseurs as a replica under the Primus name.

Stylish timepiece Breitling for Bentley presents a chronograph version of its Flying B

After springing a magnificent surprise with its amazing Flying B, Breitling is enriching the Breitling for Bentley collection with a chronograph version of this stylish timepiece. The new model features the same daring rectangular case with its inimitably opulent lines, enhanced by two smoothly integrated lever pushpieces.