Chronographs reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 146 Reddit reviews across 5 subreddits and 20 posts to rank the best Chronographs brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Watches, r/ChineseWatches, r/MicrobrandWatches, r/reloading, r/watchesindia. Top-rated brands include Ball (4.5/5), Hamilton (3.9/5), Tissot (4.0/5).
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Reviews146
Subreddits5
Posts20
Brands57
Products77
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#1
Ball
4.5
(13)
"I have the stormchaser. It is a phenomenal watch and I highly recommend."
"Ball watches are amazing. Another option I'd add to the list is Certina DS Chronograph."
"I would go for the Ball! I own it with the blue strap and it is the most beautiful watch I own."
"All beautiful pieces, but if I had to pick one out of there, the Ball hands down. Love the look, love the lume, and chances are you will rarely walk into a room with another one in it."
"Agreed that the Ball is a stupid value proposition, you can routinely find them under $1,200"
"Ball Chronograph was posted on Slickdeals recently for $1,000 which seems like an insane value"
"I just picked up a Ball Fireman Storm Chaser Pro from ShopWorn a month ago, and I've been thrilled with it."
"It's also probably the best value of all of these, and I'm a huge fan of the telemeter on it."
"The Tissot you picked is definitely one of my favorite Tissot watches, but honestly after buying 2 Tissots last year, I think you will get a better watch with the Ball or the Hamilton."
"I've been watching the Ball on Shopworn as well - great value."
#2
Hamilton
3.9
(10)
"For your budget I would shoot for a used Hamilton chronograph for the 7750."
"You can find leftover Tissot, Hamilton and Oris chronographs for $600 - $700."
"If not this then go with the Hamilton"
"Stowa 1938 chronograph or Hamilton Intra Matic Chrono and you have some $$$ left"
"I tried on the Tissot at a local jeweler. It’s nice, but I think I’d lean toward the Hamilton."
"Id go for a Hamilton Intramatic Chronograph in this price range over any of those."
"I personally like the Hamilton or the Ball those are nice."
"Hamilton Chrono"
"Look at some solid automatic tool watches around that price, maybe a Christopher Ward c600 trident on the grey market, or a nice Hamilton."
"Love the looks of the Intra-Matics, but that lack of a 12 hour subdial kills it for me."
#3
Tissot
4.0
(8)
"You can find leftover Tissot, Hamilton and Oris chronographs for $600 - $700."
"I own the reverse panda version of the Tissot 1973 heritage, it's a great-looking piece and IMO more distinctive compared to the others."
"I like the Tissot PRX Chrono over this one... But Ball would be my choice followed by the Hamilton."
"I want to say the Tissot heritage Chronograph, because one of my fav actors' character wears it."
"Tissot Telemeter 1938 or the Hamilton Intramatic for me."
"I have the Tissot PRS 516 Chronograph and I think it is a wonderful watch. Particularly robust and very wearable."
"That Tissot just looks awesome. The colorway, the extended power reserve, the cushion case, they all just call my name."
"Of these, I'm partial to the Tissot."
#4
Sugess
4.1
(7)
"If you have the money sugess makes a fully automatic Daytona homage."
"Sugess daytona or Farasute trackmaster. Both have a legal clone of the Rolex 4130 column wheel chrono and superb finishing."
"I really like my Sugess panda, open caseback, manual wind, got it for $110."
"Manual wind: I love my SN0103"
"The Sugess or Farasute with the Rolex based auto chronograph."
"Sugess."
"Sugess."
#5
Sinn
4.0
(7)
"I’d probably look at Sinn if the budget can go up some."
"Sinn 356"
"Look for that tell-tale presence in the Sinn Chronograph collection"
"Definitely been looking at the 103s, but the ones in my price range are all a bit dinged up."
"Check out the Sinn 358, that has a 42mm case."
"How about the 103 then? It’s 41 but still compact and up to Sinn standards for durability."
"Check out the Sinn 356 if you want a slightly toolier chrono"
#6
Longines
4.4
(5)
"If you’re looking for a new mechanical chronograph your best bet is Longines."
"Longines Avigation Bigeye, either in steel or titanium. 66 hour power reserve, silicon hairspring, column wheel, oscillating pinion, no date."
"Many Longines. Avigation Bigeye, Master Collection Calendar Moonphase."
"Longines Avigation Big Eye"
"Longines is definitely one I'm still thinking about."
#7
Citizen
4.0
(5)
"If you want something unique, you can get this Citizen Bullhead from Amazon Japan."
"Cred has 40% off coupons on Citizen."
"I was gonna suggest the new Citizen Bullhead(s) as well."
"Take a look at the Citizen Bullhead."
"Citizen has a bunch of them in this price range. I have a couple and they’ve lasted for years"
#8
Magnetospeed
5.0
(4)
"Magnetospeed v3 has been serving my chrono needs well. With a little usb drive that can take microsd cards, you can plug the log data into any PC really."
"Magnetospeed V3"
"I've had great success with my magnetospeed and it's quite convenient to not have to set up anything down range."
"I personally feel the Magneetospeed is a great value. The ability to use it on any range and not need to deal with it down range is fantastic."
#9
Tag Heuer
4.5
(4)
"Can’t go wrong with a Carrera."
"Tag glass box, Speedmaster FOIS, Zenith Chronomaster original and revival, blancpain air command, Sinn 356."
"This is my current favorite."
"Second hand you could might be able to get a Tag Monza 36 for that money."
#10
Pagani
4.3
(4)
"Honestly, your best bet is the Pagani Daytona."
"Any Pagani daytona/speedy should do the trick or the watchdives speedy hommage."
"Pagani Paul Newman, and any of the Daytona variants."
"The Pagani Daytona is a great suggestion."
#11
Omega
4.0
(4)
"For $3500 you can get an actual Speedmaster, used of course."
"For $2500 you should be able to get a nice, used Speedmaster Reduced."
"You can find speedys under $2k too"
"Speedmaster Reduced can be had for about $1400 if you shop around. There are also some Speedmaster Date models for less."
#12
Christopher Ward
4.0
(4)
"CW makes the Valour. Not an auto, it's a COSC Quartz Chrono that runs +/- 10 a year!"
"The CW C60 Chrono may be one of my favorite chronos right now for looks alone."
"You can get a Christopher Ward c60 chrono right now for about $1200 brand new."
"Look at some solid automatic tool watches around that price, maybe a Christopher Ward c600 trident on the grey market, or a nice Hamilton."
#13
Seagull
4.0
(4)
"Seagull is the way to go for you. They are actually pretty awesome."
"Any watch with the Seagull manual wind you can find under $500"
"The seagull 1963 chronograph. It's Chinese, QC has issues, but it looks great and it's the cheapest mechanical on the market."
"The Seagull 1963 is a good place to start. Has a display back too and it's certainly under your budget."
#14
Bulova
4.3
(3)
"Bulova Lunar Pilot - has also been to the moon, I think with the Apollo 15 mission, can be easily found new for around £400 and is a very good looking chronograph."
"Bulova Lunar Pilot"
"Bulova is rumoured to release 3 new 43mm models of their renowned Lunar Pilot. Hi-beat quartz for just under $1k, two being 3-register pandas"
#15
Pagani Design
4.3
(3)
"For that money, you can't beat the PD1701, anything higher than V3"
"Anything on Pagani Design is a good choice for me"
"Search for VK63 and VK64, on AliX. Below USD$ 80 you will find variety under Pagani Design brand."
#16
Oris
4.0
(3)
"You can find leftover Tissot, Hamilton and Oris chronographs for $600 - $700."
"I do really love the Aquis chronos, but they're really tricky to find in my price point"
"Oris aquis!!"
#17
Nezumi
3.7
(3)
"I have a Nezumi and love it."
"+2 for Nezumi"
"Nezumi is good. But mechaquartz."
#18
Timex
3.7
(3)
"Theres a Timex marlin chronograph that looks fantastic."
"You have a bunch of Timex chronos at that price range like the Allied Chrono."
"Maybe the Q Timex Chronograph?"
#19
Hanhart
5.0
(2)
"Hanhart 417ES Flyback — the best Chrono under $2500, by specs."
"Hanhart 417 ES Flyback is amazing for that price point."
#20
Militado
5.0
(2)
"Huge fan of the Militado chronograph with the VK67 movement, comes in a hair over $80 for this version with the date in the upcoming sale tomorrow."
"Huge fan of the Militado chronograph with the VK67 movement, comes in a hair under $80 with the upcoming sale tomorrow and just an awesome little bang for your buck piece."
#21
Junghans
4.5
(2)
"Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope"
"Also junghans max bill chronoscope"
#22
Casio
4.5
(2)
"Not sure it it has a stopwatch but probably the best watch you can get for 5K."
"Casio Edifice"
#23
Guinand
4.0
(2)
"Look at Guinand, a sister brand to Sinn. Loads of really cool chronos."
"If you have any interest in Sinn and are looking for something off the beaten path, check out Guinand."
#24
Baltic
4.0
(2)
"I'm absolutely enamored with the Baltic Tricompax though."
"You could also have a look at Baltic watches. I think they have some chronos around your budget."
#25
Farasute
4.0
(2)
"Sugess daytona or Farasute trackmaster. Both have a legal clone of the Rolex 4130 column wheel chrono and superb finishing."
"Auto: it's got to be the Farasute Daytona imo."
#26
Yema
4.0
(2)
"I'm a big fan of the Yema Rallygraf line."
"This is in my opinion would be a more refined and certainly less banal choice compared to more famous brands."
#27
Brew
4.0
(2)
"Brew Metric. My favorite is the Retro."
"Brew Retrograph or anything from Nezumi Studios!"
#28
Tudor
4.0
(2)
"Tudor black bay chronograph might be an option for you"
"You can check out also like the Tudor Ranger."
#29
Lorier
4.0
(2)
"For a good non-battery movement, there isn't a better value than the Lorier Olympia."
"I’ve seen the Lorier in person and it looks great, like most of their watches imo."
#30
Breitling
4.0
(2)
"- Breitling chonomat"
"You can check out also like the Breitling Colt."
#31
Hemel
4.0
(2)
"There are a number of chronos that use the Sea-Gull ST19 chrono movement, including the Hemel Air Wing bi-compax."
"Hemel makes a couple right around $450, that have 100m wr."
#32
Jaeger-LeCoultre
5.0
(1)
"Https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us-en/watches/master-control/master-control-chronograph-calendar-stainless-steel-q413812j"
#33
Montblanc
4.0
(1)
"I have a Montblanc Timewalker reverse panda. These are a bit old and getting hard to find, but a few are for sale at Montblanc Outlet stores for about $2000."
#34
Maen
4.0
(1)
"Keep an eye out for the upcoming Maen Skymaster 38 - MKIII models."
#35
Doxa
4.0
(1)
"Try looking for a doxa sfygmos"
#36
Wardhoff
4.0
(1)
"Wardhoff Seawolf"
#37
Grand Seiko
4.0
(1)
"- grand seiko SBGC line"
#38
Boldr
4.0
(1)
"Boldr Rally II - 38mm, mecaquartz, sapphire crystal titanium, 200m wr. And its like 300 bucks"
#39
Zodiac
4.0
(1)
"I have a Zodiac Grandrally and I love it."
#40
Zenith
4.0
(1)
"I'm personally pretty partial to Zenith El Primeros, but the price jump there isn't something I'm ready to justify yet."
#41
Prochrono
4.0
(1)
"Prochrono Digital $69"
#42
Marathon
4.0
(1)
"Have you considered the Marathon CSAR chronograph? Pushers and crown screw down. Rated 300m."
#43
Caldwell
4.0
(1)
"I'm partial to the Caldwell Ballistic Chronograph. The android app made data collection a breeze. I found it to be a good value."
#44
Norqain
4.0
(1)
"- Norqain adventure chrono"
#45
Stowa
4.0
(1)
"Stowa 1938 chronograph or Hamilton Intra Matic Chrono and you have some $$$ left"
#46
Nivada Grenchen
4.0
(1)
"Nivada Grenchen just released a really cool one."
#47
Nivada Grenchen Chronograph
4.0
(1)
"One to take a look at perhaps is one of these fine-looking chronos from Nivada Grenchen"
#48
Bell & Ross
4.0
(1)
"Mine’s a Bell and Ross by Sinn and I really like it because it’s day only, not day date."
#49
Omega Vintage
4.0
(1)
"There are some decent vintage Omegas at that price point too, so just look around!"
#50
Seiko Vintage Automatic Chronographs
4.0
(1)
"You can find vintage Seiko automatic chronographs for under $500."
#51
Bulgari
4.0
(1)
"Alpina. Bulgari octo."
#52
CW
4.0
(1)
"CW’s C63 valour is a little over 11mm."
#53
Phylida
3.0
(1)
"My favorite is the SpeedMaster homage by Phylida."
#54
Rado
3.0
(1)
"Within the budget Rado Coupole Classic or Certina Ds (no 12hrs subdial)."
#55
Aristo
3.0
(1)
"Look at Aristo or Zeno."
#56
Lebois
3.0
(1)
"There’s lots of smaller chronographs. Check out Lebois, or Studio Underd0g."
#57
Addiesdive
3.0
(1)
"Addiesdive has an economical chronograph very similar to the one in the photo you upload."
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