{"id":2912,"date":"2019-03-01T08:10:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T08:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/TheWatchClub\/?p=2912"},"modified":"2022-10-19T02:39:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T02:39:35","slug":"5-most-iconic-chronographs-of-all-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swisswatchexpo.com\/thewatchclub\/2019\/03\/01\/5-most-iconic-chronographs-of-all-time\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Iconic Chronographs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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The chronograph is one of the most popular complications for watches, that it\u2019s a category on its own.<\/p>\n

Aside from being useful for everyday life, chronographs remain popular because they offer a lot of variety. The abundance of dials, pushers, scales and crowns give room for a lot of creativity when it comes to style and design.<\/p>\n

There are hundreds of chronograph styles being released every year, but there are a few that have stood the test of time. Our picks for the most iconic chronographs debuted in the mid-20th\u00a0<\/sup>century, and are still being produced today — setting the benchmark for all chronographs to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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pictured: IWC Portuguese<\/a> Chrono Automatic Stainless Steel Mens Watch<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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#5 | IWC Portuguese<\/a> Chronograph (1939)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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While chronographs are closely associated with sport and racing, this is one that\u2019s decidedly refined in design.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese started as a time-only watch, but in the mid-1990s, IWC decided to make the automatic chronograph version, which is now one of the brand\u2019s most successful watches of all time. The simple round dial, two vertical subdials, and thin, propeller-style hands will remain timeless even 50 years from now.\u00a0SEE ALL IWC PORTUGUESE ><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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pictured: TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Mens Watch<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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#4 | TAG Heuer Carrera (1962)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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TAG Heuer is a brand closely associated with the world of auto racing. The Carrera was created by Jack Heuer (CEO from 1962-1982), to create a watch intended mainly for motor racing, a niche that was underserved back then.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s Carreras come in an extensive range of designs; and as the brand\u2019s direction is \u201ccreating watches for the future\u201d,\u00a0they are more avant garde and racing-inspired.\u00a0SEE ALL TAG HEUER CARRERA ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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pictured: Breitling Navitimer Chronograph Silver Dial Watch, Breitling Navitimer Black Arabic Dial Watch<\/em><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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#3 | Breitling Navitimer (1952)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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The Breitling Navitimer<\/a> is the chronograph-of-choice\u00a0among\u00a0pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The characteristic slide rule bezel is no longer a necessity in manning flights, but it is still very much part of the Navitimer\u2019s identity and aesthetic.<\/p>\n

The Navitimer has evolved into different shapes and sizes over the decades, but there are models in production that are still very close to the original \u2013 proving the timelessness of its design.\u00a0SEE ALL BREITLING NAVITIMER ><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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#2 | Rolex Cosmograph Daytona (1963)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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Named after the Daytona International Speedway, and seen on the wrists of racing legends, the Rolex Daytona<\/a> easily takes us\u00a0back to the glory days of racing in the 60s.<\/p>\n

What was meant for the racing circuit is today one of the most sought-after watches, both on the new and vintage market —\u00a0not just because of its looks and heritage, but because it makes a great daily-wearer. \u00a0SEE ALL ROLEX DAYTONA ><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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#1 | Omega Speedmaster Professional (1969)<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n
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While it was originally created for the race track, the Omega Speedmaster<\/a> was the only watch to meet NASA\u2019s incredibly tough standards. It eventually made history as the first watch on the moon.<\/p>\n

The Omega Speedmaster that you can buy today is still very similar in style to the one worn on Apollo 11, and is run by virtually the same caliber that powered it through the lunar landing. Timeless, indeed. \u00a0SEE ALL OMEGA SPEEDMASTER ><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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