What are chronographs?
Chronographs are timepieces that are used as stopwatch timers. There are several types of chronographs. There are chronographs with a center second hand that is used to keep time on the main dial of the watch. Some chronographs have sub-dials that keep track of elapsed hours, minutes and seconds. Also there are chronographs with digital display that is designed to show the elapsed time. Generally speaking, a chronograph can have very many functions, such as determination of speed and distance and many others.
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