Is it ok to not like chronographs?
My first “real” watch was a Yema Rallygraf. I’m only about 18 months into this watch journey, but my collection has grown and all my fashion brands have been replaced with “real” watches. But I was considering my evolution in taste, and knowing how much love chronographs get in this community, is it actually ok to… not like them?
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Greg
I work in Facility Management for a hospital, I am father of one, husband of one, and a nerd for watches and whiskey!
Columbus, OH
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Of course it's ok. We all have our preferences. Don't let anyone tell you what you need, or what to like, or what a "real" watch is. Have fun and only buy and wear what you like.
Don't ask for permission to feel a certain way!
I don’t particularly like chronographs. Which is weird (and hypocritical) since I’ve been wearing an Omega Speedmaster every day for the last 8 months.
Go figure.
It's totally fine. I have no affinity for divers, field or flieger style. It's pointless in trying to tick all the boxes for the sake of it.
I get it. I’ve got a longines chrono and love it. Love the general look but sometimes wish there was just a sweeping second hand permanently. Never really use the chrono function except when I want to see the “second hand” sweeping. Agree with others, there are no rules…
I don’t like them either. I also don’t own any. Just not my style
For the longest time I’ve told myself that I don’t need a chronograph and dial clutter is not what I want; but 2 years into the hobby I got my first speedy and I’m loving it!
Yes, pointless, ugly and hard to read. Hate 'em.....but would love a Speedmaster one day. ( But that's the exception)