Hi all,

I've been recently getting into vintage chronographs and am quite intrigued by all the different styles that exist. We all know of the speedmaster and how much love they get around here. I am wondering besides the speedies what are your favorite chronograph designs?

I think my vote would go for the Eberhard Contograf. It checks all the boxes for me in terms of size, bezel, subdials, roulette date wheel at 6, great band, attractive pushers, etc.



I also am quite fond of this design of this Clinton chronograph I picked up recently. Great bezel, pushers, cool hands, very well crafted and great wrist presence.

Would love to see some photos of your favorite chronograph designs and why you like them!

 

Type 20/21 Chronographs. Clear, simple and easy to read dial.

 

As far as readability is concerned, I would vote Lemania 5100 :



The central minute chrono hand is always a winner.
Not really a dressy watch though (more like a bunker).

 

Nice watches! Keep them coming!

 

Central Minute chrono for me as well. Mark IV speedmaster

 

Not my watches. I'll go against the trend and post some white dials. I think I realized I like looking at chronographs more than owning them.


https://bulangandsons.com/portfolio_page/vintage-heuer-carrera-3647-creme/


http://shop.analogshift.com/collections/watches/products/universal-geneve-tri-compax-881101-01


http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=tree&goto=3930832&rid=0

 

I would say a Rolex Vintage Yachmaster

 

Mine says Hi ! (I'm addicted to 5100)

 

I must admit I'm very fond of the 3,6,9-subdial layout (Speedies). This is my only 2-register and....I like it but more so because of the Lollipop!

 

Hard to pick just one watch, but I am a fan of two-register military chronographs. Civilian too, but that's for another day.


Not sure how that Omega TA slipped in there.

 

Maybe This?

 

If Zenith made a version of this between 36.5 and 38.5 mm I wouldn't need any other chronograph:

 

How About This?

 

Not mine but the finest chronograph ever IMO

 

This is a redial.

 

Or Maybe This Chrono?

 

That's not a chronograph.

Personally, I love watches that are unique and have plenty of personality. It's always nice to have a bit of color...

 

Probably hamilton issued chrono with mod dial...

 

Typical n00b mistake - interchanging "chronometer" and "chronograph".

https://omegaforums.net/threads/you-might-be-a-noob-if.46033/page-5#post-547149

 

Hehe yeah maybe just too many drinks into the night...