Top 5 Manual Winding Chronograph Watches Part I

Chronograph is probably one of the most popular watch complications nowadays. That's why let's look at Top 5 of the most famous traditional manual winding chronograph watches available on the market today. The names of these timepieces should not be surprising: Vacheron Constantin , Patek Philippe , A.Lange&Sohne, Breguet and FP Journe. These luxury watch brands are among the elite of the watchmaking world. The prices of their models vary from $50,200 to $87,100, and each of them is intended for collectors of the highest level. We offer you to compare each of these items.

In 2010, Patek Philippe first announced the Chronograph 5170G-001 watch with new in-house movement as a replacement for its previous model with reference number 5070. Three years later, the brand also released an 18k white gold version with silvery white dial, gold applied numerals in the Breguet style, central seconds hand, small seconds sub-dial and also 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock. This timepiece with a perfect size has 39 mm in diameter. The Patek Philippe CH 29-535 PS caliber is equipped with a column wheel and vertical clutch, thus providing a smooth workflow. Such a modern mechanism consists of 269 components (33 of which are jewels), works at the frequency of 28,800 vph and has minimum 65-hour power reserve. It comes with a shiny black hand-stitched alligator leather strap with square scales and a fold-over clasp. The heritage of the designer watch, in-house caliber and exquisite finish justify the additional costs for this chronograph. The price for the Patek Philippe Chronograph 5170G-001 model is $87,100.

The Patrimony Traditionelle Chronograph watch by Vacheron Constantin was first released in 2009, and during this time, the model has only increased in the eyes of connoisseurs. This model is one of the most impressive watches in the list, the 18k white gold case of which has 42 mm in diameter and 10.6 mm in thickness. It is powered by the 1141 caliber based on the Lemania 2320 caliber. The mechanism runs at the frequency of 18,000 vph, consists of 164 components (21 jewels) and has approximately 48-hour power reserve. Chronograph is also equipped with a column wheel and vertical clutch that provide smooth and continuous work. The dial of this Swiss watch contains index hour markers, a central chronograph hand, a 30-minute counter, and small seconds at 9 o'clock. It comes with a black Mississippiensis alligator leather strap and a deployment buckle. By the way, there is also a version in 18k pink gold. In spite of some similarities in design, the Vacheron Constantin luxury watch is 3 mm wider the Patek Philippe model that, of course, implies a difference in sensation during the wear. If you are looking for a high-tech chronograph, you should pay attention to both models, but first of all try each of them on. The cost of the Patrimony Traditionelle Chronograph watch is $58,700.

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