Split Seconds

The enduring appeal of the chronograph — never just keeping time.

(Photos courtesy brands)

BREITLING
Navitimer B19
43mm, platinum case $52,000, breitling.com

ROLEX
Cosmograph Daytona Oyster
40 mm, white gold $42,700, rolex.com

JAEGER-LECOULTRE
Master Control Chronograph Calendar
40 mm, stainless steel $21,300, jaeger-lecoultre.com

OMEGA
Speedmaster 38
38 mm, steel on steel $6,800, omega.com

PIAGET
Polo Chronograph
42 mm, steel case $21,700, piaget.com

VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Overseas Chronograph
42.5mm, stainless steel $39,300, vacheron-constantin.com