ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

ijen0311 · 19 January 2009, 07:54 AM

I am ashamed to admit that I have no idea what the chronographs do on a watch. I did a Google search but came up empty.
I'm thinking about buying a chrono watch... so I'd like to know what they do

Can someone help me out here?

Bisquitlips · 19 January 2009, 07:58 AM

Simply put: A chronograph timepiece chrono's things! If you push the upper button it ticks off seconds. If you push the bottom button it ticks off everyone. Never push the bottom button!!

With that said, you should stay away from bottoms in every sense!

ijen0311 · 19 January 2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Simply put: A chronograph timepiece chrono's things! If you push the upper button it ticks off seconds. If you push the bottom button it ticks off everyone. Never push the bottom button!!

With that said, you should stay away from bottoms in every sense!

ippon20 · 19 January 2009, 08:02 AM

You can use it to approximate your speed in mph, or use it to calculate productivity in a workplace (i.e. how many copies you make/hour, reports completed, etc. etc. etc.). Other than that, they are just cool to look at!

Chris B · 19 January 2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Simply put: A chronograph timepiece chrono's things! If you push the upper button it ticks off seconds. If you push the bottom button it ticks off everyone. Never push the bottom button!!

With that said, you should stay away from bottoms in every sense!

You kill me Richard

Hope this help ijen0311

http://www.melrosejewelers.com/conte...erminology.htm

Numismatist · 19 January 2009, 08:04 AM

Download the Daytona screensaver at Rolex.com and watch it, it shows you what the dials do.

The GMT Master · 19 January 2009, 08:05 AM

Right, for a serious answer, a chronograph function is basically a stopwatch. It'll normally time seconds, minutes and hours for you. Some also work in conjunction with the bezel, such as the Daytona and Omega Speedmaster to give a rough estimate of speed, using what's known as a tachymetre. This will calculate units per hour, so if you work out how long it takes to cover a known distance (say a mile), you can work out the speed from the bezel.

Chronographs are lovely looking watches, and in my opinion, can look both sporty and formal. Hope this helps

Tools · 19 January 2009, 08:26 AM

As everybody says, it's basically a stopwatch..

Push the top button, it starts...push it again it stops...push the bottom button and it resets..

But you can do a lot more with it than that..

We have a brief tutorial on reading the Tachymeter bezel and a few others over on our Omega board as that's where it's asked more often..

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=36345

ijen0311 · 19 January 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

As everybody says, it's basically a stopwatch..

Push the top button, it starts...push it again it stops...push the bottom button and it resets..

But you can do a lot more with it than that..

We have a brief tutorial on reading the Tachymeter bezel and a few others over on our Omega board as that's where it's asked more often..

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=36345

Thanks everyone! "Stopwatch" is a term I can understand

3bee · 19 January 2009, 09:45 AM

The simple answer is it is basically like a stopwatch. You use it to time something.

jas55 · 19 January 2009, 10:13 AM

I think most people just think there cool to look at and sometimes play with. Not sure how many people would actually use the functions regulaly.

ziphe · 19 January 2009, 10:04 PM

I use my see to how long my pizza been in the oven.

rayt · 19 January 2009, 10:40 PM

well all the technical aspects were mentioned above and they are all true.another thing worth mentioning is that- that three little circles/sub dials are so amazing to look at."hey whats that 3 little cute circles for ask the kid?"get a chronograph timepiece who knows you can grab the daytona..

moldowan · 20 January 2009, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziphe

I use my see to how long my pizza been in the oven.

me too!

builtforspeed · 20 January 2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziphe

I use my see to how long my pizza been in the oven.

I was attending a series of depositions in which one of the other attorneys asked particularly long winded questions. At some point the boredom got the best of me and I started using the chrono function to time him. After a few such sessions I looked up to see another lawyer doing exactly the same thing! Later, I learned that chronos notwithstanding, pretty much everyone in the room was timing the guy. It's a good thing no one tried holding his breath for the duration of the question.

Cheers,

Chris

Lol-x · 20 January 2009, 09:04 AM

On the daytona for instance when one activates the chronograph (stop watch):
(a) the large second hand is activated (otherwise it is ordinarily stationary at the 12 O'Clock position);
(b) the small sub dial for counting minutes is activated, obviously to count minutes; and
(c) the small sub dial for counting hours is activated, obviously to count the hours (as may be necessary).

The third subdial has nothing to do with the chronometer, it is a second counter and is actually working all the time and tuned to show you the seconds in conjunction with the large minute and hour hand that you ordinarily use to tell the time.

Now for your next lesson, do you know what the tachiometer is?

Andad · 20 January 2009, 10:03 AM

Yup,

It's a tachometer that was made in Germany

- measures RPM.

Felly Jr. · 20 January 2009, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Yup,

It's a tachometer that was made in Germany

- measures RPM.

So does RPM mean "Rolex Per Mile" Eddie??

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

On the daytona for instance when one activates the chronograph (stop watch):
(a) the large second hand is activated (otherwise it is ordinarily stationary at the 12 O'Clock position);
(b) the small sub dial for counting minutes is activated, obviously to count minutes; and
(c) the small sub dial for counting hours is activated, obviously to count the hours (as may be necessary).

The third subdial has nothing to do with the chronometer, it is a second counter and is actually working all the time and tuned to show you the seconds in conjunction with the large minute and hour hand that you ordinarily use to tell the time.

Now for your next lesson, do you know what the tachiometer is?

Let's see... is that like "a Leopard Daytona is high up on the tacky-o-meter?"

Felly Jr. · 20 January 2009, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Let's see... is that like "a Leopard Daytona is high up on the tacky-o-meter?"

Along with the GMT II "Ice".

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Along with the GMT II "Ice".

Why?!?! Why would they do this....

Felly Jr. · 20 January 2009, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Why?!?! Why would they do this....

I guess they just HAD to make a watch that cost half a million bucks.

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

I guess they just HAD to make a watch that cost half a million bucks.

There are many people in the world with more money than sense or taste...

Felly Jr. · 20 January 2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

There are many people in the world with more money than sense or taste...

Lol-x · 20 January 2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Let's see... is that like "a Leopard Daytona is high up on the tacky-o-meter?"

Well

I guess you could say that

Go to the top of the class for lateral thinking: A+

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Well

I guess you could say that

Go to the top of the class for lateral thinking: A+

Look at my A+

Felly Jr. · 20 January 2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Look at my A+

redshirt1957 · 20 January 2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ijen0311

There are many people in the world with more money than sense or taste...

Hey, I got more money than I.Q.

I have a lot more embarassing questions, but this is not the Penthouse Forums.

Mrdi · 20 January 2009, 11:33 AM

Does the ICE pass the wiggle test?

ijen0311 · 20 January 2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Hey, I got more money than I.Q.

I have a lot more embarassing questions, but this is not the Penthouse Forums.

In that case... I would love a new everose gold Daytona. Just sayin!

I asked Steve for one but he shot me down already

19 January 2009, 07:54 AM	#1
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	An embarassing question... I am ashamed to admit that I have no idea what the chronographs do on a watch. I did a Google search but came up empty. I'm thinking about buying a chrono watch... so I'd like to know what they do Can someone help me out here?

19 January 2009, 07:58 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Simply put: A chronograph timepiece chrono's things! If you push the upper button it ticks off seconds. If you push the bottom button it ticks off everyone. Never push the bottom button!! With that said, you should stay away from bottoms in every sense! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

19 January 2009, 08:02 AM	#4
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	You can use it to approximate your speed in mph, or use it to calculate productivity in a workplace (i.e. how many copies you make/hour, reports completed, etc. etc. etc.). Other than that, they are just cool to look at! __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

19 January 2009, 08:04 AM	#6
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Download the Daytona screensaver at Rolex.com and watch it, it shows you what the dials do. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

19 January 2009, 08:26 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	As everybody says, it's basically a stopwatch.. Push the top button, it starts...push it again it stops...push the bottom button and it resets.. But you can do a lot more with it than that.. We have a brief tutorial on reading the Tachymeter bezel and a few others over on our Omega board as that's where it's asked more often.. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=36345 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

19 January 2009, 08:05 AM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Right, for a serious answer, a chronograph function is basically a stopwatch. It'll normally time seconds, minutes and hours for you. Some also work in conjunction with the bezel, such as the Daytona and Omega Speedmaster to give a rough estimate of speed, using what's known as a tachymetre. This will calculate units per hour, so if you work out how long it takes to cover a known distance (say a mile), you can work out the speed from the bezel. Chronographs are lovely looking watches, and in my opinion, can look both sporty and formal. Hope this helps

19 January 2009, 09:45 AM	#10
3bee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: GMT Master 1675 Posts: 82	The simple answer is it is basically like a stopwatch. You use it to time something.

19 January 2009, 10:13 AM	#11
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	I think most people just think there cool to look at and sometimes play with. Not sure how many people would actually use the functions regulaly. __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

19 January 2009, 10:04 PM	#12
ziphe "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 41	I use my see to how long my pizza been in the oven.

19 January 2009, 10:40 PM	#13
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	well all the technical aspects were mentioned above and they are all true.another thing worth mentioning is that- that three little circles/sub dials are so amazing to look at."hey whats that 3 little cute circles for ask the kid?"get a chronograph timepiece who knows you can grab the daytona..

20 January 2009, 09:04 AM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	On the daytona for instance when one activates the chronograph (stop watch): (a) the large second hand is activated (otherwise it is ordinarily stationary at the 12 O'Clock position); (b) the small sub dial for counting minutes is activated, obviously to count minutes; and (c) the small sub dial for counting hours is activated, obviously to count the hours (as may be necessary). The third subdial has nothing to do with the chronometer, it is a second counter and is actually working all the time and tuned to show you the seconds in conjunction with the large minute and hour hand that you ordinarily use to tell the time. Now for your next lesson, do you know what the tachiometer is? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

20 January 2009, 10:03 AM	#17
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Yup, It's a tachometer that was made in Germany - measures RPM. __________________ E

20 January 2009, 11:33 AM	#29
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	Does the ICE pass the wiggle test?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)