Using a Chronograph Watch

A while ago, Watch Superstar ran a feature on chronograph watches - watches that obviously display the time but also has all the functions of a stopwatch.  Some of the more popular designer watches such as those made by Rolex will also display the day of the week and date.  For that sort of money it’s the least you would expect them to do!  Other features may vary depending on the manufacturer but it is always worth learning the basics of how to set your chronograph watch up to display information correctly.

Setting the Correct Time

In order to set the time on the watch, you should either pull out or twist the centre dial that is located on the left hand side of the watch face.  If you have done this correctly then you will feel it settle into it’s extended position.  You should then twist the dial so that the hour, minute and second hands reflect the current time.  Once you have the hands set in the correct position push the dial back in to resume the watch functionality starting at the right time.

Setting the Date

If your watch has the ability to display the date then you should again pull on the centre dial on the left hand side of the watch face.  Give it another pull or twist and it should reach it’s extended setting function.  This is the one which controls the date setting.  As you did before, twist the dial until the display reflects the correct date.  Push the dial all the way in again to resume the watch’s function.

Using the Stopwatch Function

Your chronograph watch should have small circular design’s on it’s face.  Most watches will have three.  If the stopwatch buttons aren’t visible these snall faces should have moving hands that show as seconds elapse.  Alternatively the frame of the watch may move in order to let you see the seconds elapse from a set movement.  If stopwatch buttons are provided then they will be found above and below the centre adjustment dial.

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