Choosing a watch, you probably noticed that manymodels have a built-in chronograph. They are popular both in men and in women. For those who are wondering about why the watch has a chronograph, our article.
In translation from the Greek "chronograph" means "to record time". This is an optional feature. That is, in simple terms, a chronograph in a clock is a kind of stopwatch.
The history of creating such devices begins at 19century in France. A man with the surname Ryssek received a patent for the invention of a chronograph. In the early 20th century, the time meter, released in the form of a wristwatch, becomes a welcome acquisition. Since then, the popularity of these devices has only increased. Today, a watch with a chronograph is a sign of good taste at its owner. Typically, the stopwatch is placed in a mechanical clock.
In some watch models, severalchronographs. They measure time in different units. For example, in seconds and minutes or in minutes and hours. Accordingly, they need a few control buttons. Simple "zamerschiki" have one button. When you click on it, the countdown starts once. Second time - there is a stop. And the third pressing of the chronograph is reset.
In the clock there are built-in summing chronographs with two buttons. One of them starts and stops the device, while all the readings are summed up, and the second has a zeroing function.
There are timers with two arrows, each of which tracks one event. Such models require three buttons. Two of them stop each arrow, and the third one sets the readings to zero.
In some watch models there is a built-in dialwith the current date and day of the week. Accessories with such information and several chronographs are very clever devices, which were created by a whole team of engineers. This explains the rather high price for such models. Agree, it is quite difficult to combine several devices into one. The clock should show the current time and date, and the chronograph - take measurements.
Chronograph in a clock - it's very convenient for peoplesome professions. Of course, for athletes. To whom, if not to them, it is important to consider the time to the nearest second. For sports people, a chronograph in a watch is a reliable way of measuring the speed of movement and the duration of the exercise. Such models are also in demand among the people of military professions. Chronographs were created for them, measuring distances. Especially for physicians, a scale was designed to measure pressure and pulse.
Its special clock was also required for mathematicians. The logarithmic scale was gladly accepted by people of scientific work.
Chronograph in hours is a good assistant forlovers are late. With the help of the meter you can accurately find out how long the fees and the road last, so that next time before an important meeting make a time reserve.
A watch with a chronograph is not only an attributea business man and a successful woman, but also a good idea for a gift. Fortunately, today there are a lot of models of such accessories. The watch "Casio" for men is very popular. The chronograph in them will emphasize the punctuality and business spirit of their owner. Electronic watches of this Japanese brand became known in the middle of the last century. Their distinctive features are shockproof and watertight mechanisms, all kinds of additional devices: timers, barometers, thermometers, pedometers and so on. The assortment is constantly replenished and improved.
