Best in 2021: Chronographs

The best chronographs of 2021. Top chronograph watches of 2021. The new 2021 chronographs.

We start today, and for the next three week-ends and the last day of the year, our series of articles with a selection of some of the best timepieces introduced in 2021 in various categories, including Chronographs, Sport Watches, Dive Watches, Dress Watches and Complications.

For the Chronographs category, we list below our selections with links to the full articles. Selected watches are listed alphabetically, not in order of preference.

A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split in Pink Gold

Introduced in 2018 as the first mechanical split-seconds chronograph in the world allowing multi-hour comparative time measurements, the Triple Split is now available in a new version in pink gold with a blue dial and rhodié-coloured subsidiary dials. Read the full article.

Baume et Mercier Riviera Chronograph

Following the launch of the Riviera collection in 2021, Baume et Mercier also unveiled three chronograph versions, each with a diameter of 43 mm but with different characters. Read the full article. 

Blancpain Air Command Flyback Chronograph Blue Dial

Two new versions of the Air Command characterised by the deep blue colour of the dial and the scratch-resistant ceramic insert of the bezel. Read the full article. 

Breguet Type XXI 3815 Orange and Green Limited Editions

Breguet's specific collection dedicated to sporty pilot chronographs expanded this year with two colourful limited editions of the Type XXI 3815, a model that was originally unveiled in 2016. Read the full article. 

Breitling Super AVI Collection

A tribute to the world of aviation, the Super AVI collection from Breitling introduces five new chronographs whose inspiration comes from four legendary aircrafts from the past. Read the full article.

Bulgari Octo Finissimo S Chronograph GMT Automatic

Two new versions, one in stainless steel and the other in titanium, of the thinnest mechanical chronograph in the market. Read the full article.

Cyrus Klepcys DICE Double Independent Chronograph Evolution

The Swiss manufacture that introduced the first vertical tourbillon, is once again innovating the wristwatch industry with another first, the only double independent chronograph available on the market. Read the full article.

Glashütte Original Sixties Chronograph Annual Edition 2021

The round, 42 mm steel case of this model frames an eye-catching dark green dégradé dial produced in the dedicated manufactory of the brand. Read the full article.

Hublot Big Bang Integral Grey Ceramic

After introducing its renowned Big Bang model in a version with integrated bracelet in Titanium and King gold, in 2021 Hublot also presented a full ceramic version of this sporty chronograph. Read the full article.

IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Tribute to 3705” IW387905

This model is a tribute to a wristwatch from 1994 that, over time, has gained a cult status among many watch enthusiasts, the Ceramic Fliegerchronograph ref. 3705 powered by the Valjoux Calibre 7750. Read the full article.

IWC Big Pilot’s Watch Monopusher Edition “Le Petit Prince” IW515202

The first Big Pilot’s Watch of the Schaffhausen-based brand to integrate a chronograph function. In particular, the measurement of an event can be controlled via a single push-button integrated into the distinctive conical crown. Read the full article.

Mido Multifort Patrimony Chronograph

Characterised by a fascinating vintage style, this new chronograph in the Multifort collection was inspired to one of the brand’s oldest chronographs: the Multifort Multichrono from 1937. Read the full article.

Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer 2021

One of the breakthrough announcements of 2021, the new generation of Speedmaster Moonwatch models. Read the full article.

Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope

A new collection of chronographs enriches the Speedmaster family. Six models in stainless steel and one in bronze gold. Read the full article.

TAG Heuer Carrera Green Special Edition

A new version of the iconic Carrera chronograph issued in a limited edition of 500 pieces and characterised by a deep blue-green dial. Read the full article.

Tudor Black Bay Chrono

A sport chronograph powered by Tudor's proprietary movement and presented in two dial options with contrasting sub-counters. Read the full article.

Zenith Chronomaster Original

The 21st century heir of one of the most iconic models powered by the legendary El Primero movement, the reference A386 that was launched in 1969. Read the full article.

Zenith Chronomaster Sport

Featuring a black ceramic bezel, the Chronomaster Sport collection is equipped with an evolved El Primero 3600 calibre capable of measurements with an accuracy of 1/10th of a second. Read the full article.