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Main Forums => General Discussion - Modern Watches => Topic started by: mkkong on September 25, 2015, 11:11:02 PM
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Hi all,
I have been wondering for the longest time, does having a chrono function important in a watch ? Do we really use it ? Reason for saying this is that the chrono watches are so much expensive as compared to non-chrono. Example : AP Royal Oak Offshore Diver are much more cheaper than Offshore.
Is it worth paying extra (much more) for having the chrono function ?
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Not a pro.. but i supposed the perceived value that come with the complications?
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No use to me personally. More for the asthetic
I told myself not to buy another chrono ever.
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yea, i believe most ppl buy a chrono as they want a busier looking dial.
as for me, the only real chrono i got is a speedy...just cos its a speedy :P
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The chrono function is also hardly useful to me, unless i wanna time my runs or dive. But then again, under such circumstances i would rather use a digital watch or a proper dive watch. Or i could use the chrono to time my half boiled eggs. ;D
On a more serious note, i personally would not look for a mechanical chrono watch. Firstly, due to under usage for me. Secondly, the selling price will also be higher. Thirdly, the service costs will definitely be much higher too. And if i want a more complicated looking watch, i'd go for small seconds/PR indicator/moon phase/calender functions.
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Regret buying chrono, never used it but it is must have today trend, "you have I have" just like owning a Rolex but don't wear, very seldom
wear it...
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My first Swiss watch was a chrono. Flipped it as I deemed it too busy after some time. Thereafter have been mainly staying with clean diver dials except for the Speedy. Usage of the chrono? Hardly, during my ownership of such watches.
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Chrono does not really matter to me. I think just keep 1 or 2 good ones. Will focus on 3 hands.
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I always use the chrono when I am brewing coffee...
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Good to time baking cake
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Seriously for me the chrono is something to make the watch a bit more complicated. Is a Yes or No answer because depend on my mood when to wear a chrono watch :Cheers:.
And I am can guarantee most of the watch owner not really using it at all.
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First quick glance looks cool but after awhile it getting too busy on the dial
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For me, I often use chronograph when I'm driving to measure time, or just use the tachymeter to measure driving speed ;D. Sometime I choose the chronograph version watch because of their size. I like the watches with > 42mm diameter.
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i use stopwatch on my g-shocks to time intervals in gym.
and also to time maggi mee boiling :P
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Only use the chrono for the looks initially. Never actually use it for practical purposes. While I think most chrono looks too Bz, the speedy chrono looks well laid out and symmetrical. Wish to have one some day :-P
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I use it while cooking, commuting, and taking a huge dump.
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Chronos are cool man. It is worth having one in your collection.
Some say chromos separates the men from the boys! :Laughing_on_floor:
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I never used the chrono function, but still addicted to chronograph watches despite already owned 3 pcs.
Probably because of its size, its thickness and its sophisticated appearance that grab my attention.
I wish to get a GMT, but i guess i will still go for chrono again whenever my hands get itchy ;D
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I use it while cooking, commuting, and taking a huge dump.
LOL! I like your last point. :thumbsup:
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Chrono takes up real estate on the dial
If u prefer a more complicated dial, then chrono is nice
Perpetual calendar also takes up some space but that is another story...
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90 % of my watches are non chrono. That leave 10% because ppl got I got Kiasu symptom
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In all honesty, majority will not use the chrono function.
Some like the busy look and some like the added complication. I have the speedy and a millie miglia because I love the way they look and feel on my hand. And you definitely need one for a collection.
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it really depends on the owner and his everyday situation i guess. I own an iwc port chrono and i am a student the chrono is extremely useful to me whenever i want to take a short break or time my route to uni etc.
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Chrono too busy for me. Don't have any, all 3 hands (except for one quartz, 2 hands)
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Some chrono have screw down buttons, makes timing even more time consuming. :-\
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chronograph is a complication
thats correspondent with user
its fun
start, stop, reset.
men love this, hence its selling well all the while!
useful? u cant time your toileting process, cooking maggie mee....
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i use chrono when i fall victim to road bullies. how long and how fast i harass him back.. but that was long time ago. Now Im a changed man.
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Been itchy to get my hands on an SS Daytona. Sort of a grail watch for me. However, still out of range at the moment :Blue:
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I always loved the chronograph. In-house chronographs are expensive and time consuming to build, which is why a lot of company's tend to just use the Valjoux 7750 movement and forgo building their own chrono movements. So if you can find a watch that has an in-house chrono, well worth it to me!
Obviously, movements are important from my pov. Some people couldnt care less. But if that's the case, why buy expensive watches? Might as well go for a cheap brand that creates nice cases but sticks in ETA movements...
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Not really? Depends on personality i think .As the chrono watches movement is much more complicated so its more expensive than non chrono watches .Most of them knew that chrono watch wasn't really so useful for them but they were still willing to buy it .Most important ,rather spend more money to buy things you really love it instead of regreting after buying.