Watch types
Welcome to watchtypes.com, a site designed to provide examples and information on the various different watch types. There are many different types of watches. Some general categories of watches include chronographs, chronometers, stopwatches, and pocket watches. Here is an example of each type along with a brief description:
Chronograph – is a type of watch which in addition to keeping time like other watches, also has a stopwatch functionality. Typical modern chronographs have threee additional dials on them, for hours, minutes as well as seconds.
Chronometer – a very high precision type of watch which has undergone rigorous testing and has been certified by an official organization. Chronometers are usually quite expensive, but also some of the most luxurious, and high quality watches available.
Stopwatch – a handheld type of watch used to time the duration of an event. Stopwatches often have two buttons. Pressing one of the buttons once starts the timer, and pressing it again stops the timer. The other button is used to reset the timer. While most stopwatches don’t have a wrist band, some regular watches with a band have built in stopwatch functionality.
Pocket watch – traditional and stylish, a pocket watch is one that’s been designed without a wrist band, and has been made to be held in a pocket. Typically they have a folding cover as well as a chain. This type of watch has declined in popularity in recent times.
Various other words are commonly used to describe the type of watch, such as diamond watch, antique pocket watch, gold watch, etc… Pages listed on the right focus on some of these specific watch types. Good luck in your search and hope you enjoy the site.