You are interested in watchmaking and you look for the difference between a stopwatch and a chronograph?
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difference between chronometer and chronograph
Let's directly attack the heart of the matter! What are the differences between a chronograph watch and a stopwatch? To answer this question, we will have to define what a chronometer and a chronograph and understand the link between these two tools.
chronometer = calculation tool
First, let's see what a chronometer is . The chronometer is a dedicated function only to the interval calculation between two moments given, quite simply! Initially, the chronometer existed in a simple form: a dial graduated in minutes and seconds and two buttons allowing to launch the chronometer , to stop and reset it. Subsequently, it existed in the form of chronograph watches then became a standard for our smartphones! But we will see a little further, that in watchmaking, the term chronometer is a little more complex .
chronograph = watch + chronometer?
Speaking of chronographs, what are their links with chronometers? We are talking about Chronograph watch when it fulfills the clock and chronometer function . However, it is wrong to think that a chronograph inexpensively has a stopwatch !
Indeed, in the world of watchmaking, chronometer is an extremely precise measurement tool , requiring Several rigorous exams , offering a COSC certificate . It is, therefore, essential to make the difference between the timing function , allowing to calculate a time interval and chronometer which is the very precise watch < /Strong>!
we easily recognize a chrono watch of a simple watch with the two buttons on the side of the case , located at the 2nd and 4th hour, allowing you to start, stop and restore the needles to zero. it may be that the needle counting the seconds replace the second hand it does not have additional dial of the watch . < /p>
On certain time watches, often high -end, we can see the mention "stopwatch" or "chronometer" inscribed in the dial! This simply means that the chronograph has passed its tests and benefit from the Swiss certificate . This registration nevertheless remains privileged to the big names of watchmaking, such as Rolex and Company. Now you know how to make real distinction between a stopwatch and a chronograph watch ! In this article, we have seen together what is the Definition of a chronograph and what it brings in addition to a classic analog watch and you know the difference Between an official stopwatch and a timing function , something of which 90% still ignores. And now, what are you waiting for to get one of our pocket watches? 
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