MR PORTER Unpicking the complicated world of chronograph watches

Did you know the world’s first chronograph was invented to make astronomical measurements? And that technically none of our chronographs should be called chronographs at all? It sounds like you need a guide to the often confusing world of the chronograph: don’t worry, we have just the thing. Elsewhere, we have three outstanding new watches from IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN, Panerai and Vacheron Constantin, plus a wonderful homage from six industry legends to the watches of their fathers – a reminder of the sentimental value attached to so many watches.