chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrä-nə-ˌgraf 
ˈkrō-
: an instrument for measuring and recording time intervals: such as
a
: an instrument having a revolving drum on which a stylus makes marks
b
: stopwatch
also
: a watch incorporating the functions of a stopwatch
c
: an instrument for measuring the time of flight of projectiles
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His rugged masculine look combined with a velvet tuxedo jacket were perfectly reflected in the ultra-masculine chronograph Speedmaster dressed up in diamonds.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Since the mid-20th century, however, the brand has been best known for a much sportier chronograph: the Carrera.
—New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Standout items include the Vivienne Westwood mountain hat famously worn by Pharrell, a platinum Franck Mueller chronograph, and a Chanel tennis set that merges sport and luxury.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Image The titanium chronographs have a flyback function to stop, reset and restart a time measurement.
—Ming Liu, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2025
Since the mid-20th century, however, the brand has been best known for a much sportier chronograph: the Carrera.
—New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Standout items include the Vivienne Westwood mountain hat famously worn by Pharrell, a platinum Franck Mueller chronograph, and a Chanel tennis set that merges sport and luxury.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Image The titanium chronographs have a flyback function to stop, reset and restart a time measurement.
—Ming Liu, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Chronograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chronograph. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf
ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for measuring and recording stretches of time with exactness
Medical Definition
chronograph
noun
chro·no·graph
ˈkrän-ə-ˌgraf, ˈkrō-nə-
: an instrument for measuring and recording time intervals: as
a
: an instrument having a revolving drum on which a stylus makes marks
b
: a watch incorporating the functions of a stopwatch
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