Chronograph watches are cool and technical-looking, with multiple subdials, scales and pushers — and, let’s face it, this is why they’re still so popular today. But you shouldn’t miss out on the ...

Editor’s Note: So you’re ready to make a watch purchase? Not so fast. Before committing, it’s worth thinking carefully about your needs to make sure you’re truly buying the right timepiece for you.

The chronograph watch (the name for a timepiece with a built-in stopwatch) was invented in the early 1800s to solve two very important needs of the day: making astronomical calculations and timing ...