![]() In the case of the Datagraph Up/Down, we’ve found that it really exists in a class of its own as far as finishing and design. The German watchmaking brand features some of the most technically innovative marvels, with some super unique dial configurations. When it comes to design, finishing, and innovation, few are on par with A. Price: $87,000 USD Case Size: 41mm Water Resistance: 30m Movement: Caliber L951.6 Automatic Crystal: Sapphire. At just $1,750 USD, the Tissot PRX Chronograph is an affordable Swiss chronograph that stacks up well against its pricier competitors. The hands and indices are also rose gold, adding a touch of class to the watch. Tissot opted for a silver dial instead of the standard white dial you typically see on a Panda dial. While we are fans of both variations, the panda dial is a favorite at Wrist Enthusiast. The watch is offered in two different dial colors, a blue with white subdials and a silver “panda” dial with black subdials. The watch runs on a ETA A05.H31 automatic movement, which you can see through the watch’s display caseback. And the brand’s PRX Chronograph is equally impressive. The PRX really impressed us as an affordable Swiss Made entrant to the steel sport watch category. Tissot has really raised their game recently, especially with their PRX line. Price: $1,750 USD Case Size: 42mm Water Resistance: 100m Movement: Valjoux A05.H31 Automatic Crystal: Sapphire. When it comes to the history, and the utility, the Speedmaster Professional is a close second on our best chronographs list. Once that happened, Omega added “Professional” to the name, and the “Moonwatch” was born. Interestingly, Omega didn’t know this until it was seen on the wrist of Ed White - Literally on the Moon. NASA had created a meticulous testing strategy for Chronographs, and the Speedmaster at that time had upgraded to the Calibre 321, which featured a Vertical Clutch and thus was selected as the watch for NASA. While it was born out of the Olympics, it’s claim to fame is being the first Chronograph in space. So therefore, you have the Speedmaster Chronograph. A stopwatch was traditional used, but it became a whole lot easier to put a watch on the wrist instead of holding (and losing) a stopwatch. Omega became the official timekeeper of the Olympics, and thus, a utilitarian and easy-to-read Chronograph became necessary to time races and events. The Speedmaster was first introduced into the marketplace in the late 1950’s. And we at Wrist Enthusiasts are really big fans of this watch. The second chronograph on our list and a close second for “Most Identifiable” chronograph would be the Omega Speedmaster. Price: $6,400 USD Case Size: 42mm Water Resistance: 50m Movement: Calibre 3861 Crystal: Hesalite. OMEGA SPEEDMASTER Professional CO-AXIAL MASTER CHRONOMETER CHRONOGRAPH MOONWATCH Overall, it’s hard to argue with the most easily identifiable chronograph on the market, the Rolex Daytona. There have been many models produces between now and then, and the Daytona is arguably one of those most talked about watches on the market, even recently we saw Paul Newman’s own Daytona sell for a staggering amount at auction - Making international headlines. Originally, Rolex called this watch the “Le Mans” until about 1965 when Rolex “Daytona” officially appeared on the dial - Named after the famous Florida city that houses the famous Daytona National Speedway, firmly rooting the Rolex Daytona as a racing chronograph. The brand has had a penchant for sports watches even before then, but it wasn’t until 1963 before Rolex launched the 6238 - the first chronograph Rolex produced with the tachymeter on the bezel. Rolex has been making Chronographs since the 30’s. The Daytona has long been heralded as the only real chronograph for serious watch collectors, and it’s hard to argue with that sentiment. We will go ahead and kick this list off with the mac-daddy of Chronographs - The Rolex Daytona Cosmograph. Price: $14,550 Case Size: 40mm Water Resistance: 100m Movement: Rolex Caliber 4130 Automatic Crystal: Sapphire. So without further ado, let’s get into it. So we thought that we’d round up a list of the 40 best chronograph watches in every price point. You see them everywhere, especially during sporting events and races. While historically, stop-watches were used for timing things at a really gradual level, the Chronograph wristwatch emerged as the more household way of keeping things on track. Timing things is everywhere in our humanity - Racing, sports, meetings, events - there’s always a need for a simple and functional way of timing something. ![]() There are many complications associated with wristwatches, but none so useful and popular as the Chronograph.
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