Am I the only one that's not into chronograph?

GuiltyBoomerang

Chronos I find tend to get more attention from non-watch people. I also just like being able to time all sorts of things.

Smaller chronographs ard quite charming, particularly if your eyes can quickly check the tiny numerals on the subdials of this:

One thing about chronos though is that they will hit your hip pocket harder for servicing, usually by a factor of 2-6x (depending on complications) the cost of a manual three hander, so be prepared to spend up to get them running again if purchased in a questionable state.

Speedmasterfan88

I was there too.
Only had three handers, some without date. And some day the Chrono buck bit me. In the past chronos always bugged me with their „cluttered“ dials. But I recognize now that most of them are a thing of symmetrical beauty when done right.

@ulackfocus how About sub seconds no date?!
I find that to be one of the outmost beautiful solutions. I had the chance to hold and try out a Platin Patek 5169P-001. That thing is pure perfection for me. And will remain a dream probably at an asking price way out of my league.


On the speed topic, living in Germany definitely changes ones perception of speed. 120 mph is normal travel speed here when you are on a derestricted part of the Autobahn.
Fastest I personally got up to was 180mph in an opened up Audi TTRS. A blast to drive.

Cheers,

Max

Risto

OP should love this watch then:

I love clean chronographs.
Heuer Carrera 2447 or Zenith Elite Chronograph Classic or Newman have perfect dials.

On speed topic: try doing 300 km/h on Yamaha R1 or 280 km/h on old Volvo S40 (tuned to 440hp).
Of course, running that fast on a motorcycle is physically demanding and scares the crap out.
Car feels nervous but you can still manage it with one hand.

WatchWalker

This topic seems to shift from Chronograph into Speedmaster (makes sense) into speed. I have been exposed to speed a lot, on two wheels, 4 wheels, on road and on track. Here's two shots I have on hand taken some public road action. Both taken in Germany during regular hours in non-restricted zones. Cannot reveal who took the pictures though... 😎

Guess the car fanatics easily recognise brand and model?

STANDY

One cannot lump all chronographs into one word

llvhhui

For some reason I just can't get into chronograph watches. None of them really interests me. I have no desire to own one either. Am I the only one here?

Archer

People have different tastes, so I'm guessing that will be reflected in the responses. Personally I don't tend to eliminate entire types of watches from my interests - I may like one chronograph and hate another for example. The same may apply to tiny gold dress watches - some I may like and some I may not.

Personal taste is personal - nothing new here really...

Cheers, Al

Dan S

This thread is going downhill. We'll be onto the asparagus smell next ... 😀