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Why Monopusher Chronographs Are Primitive & A Brief History Of The Chronograph Watch Complication
“Not just a chronograph, Ariel, but a monopusher chronograph!” I’ve heard phrases such as this over the years in the context of watch brands showing me their new single pusher (monopusher) chronograph watches, and I’ve never felt comfortable hearing how we should be impressed by one- versus two-pusher chronographs. Why is it, exactly, that brands feel the need to lie to us about how monopusher chronograph performance compares to the more modern two-pusher chronograph complication?I don’t really know the answer to that question. Perhaps some of the people who are telling me this information don’t themselves understand that monopusher chronographs are an earlier, more primative form of chronograph compared to a two-pusher chronograph system. It is also possible that because so many chronographs today rely on the popular two-pusher system, they feel it is worth noting their exception.
Magrette Regattare Kupe's Voyage Limited Edition Watch Review: Swiss Movement, New Zealand Charm
To a large degree, being a watch lover involves a lot of discovery. You spend a lot of time exploring brands sifting through designs and watch makers. Once in a while you find something that you didn't previously know about – and on rare occasion you find a really new watch brand that is innovative and appealing (that most others simply haven't discovered yet). On those occasions you can be like a pioneer with something previously unknown, but with lots of appeal and potential.This is not only the case with Magrette watches, but is also coincidentally part of the story behind the Kupe's Voyage - that tells a story of the mythical discovery of what would eventually be known as New Zealand. I previously wrote about this specific watch some time ago when I first learned about it. At that time I was only vaguely familiar with the watch, but was certainly intrigued. Now owning the watch myself, I have some thoughts and comments on Magrette watches, and this specific Regattare Kupe's V