How to Use a Chronograph and Tachymeter on a Wristwatch

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How to Use a Tachymeter to Measure Distance

Besides measuring the speed of an object, you can also use a tachymeter to measure distance traveled.

To do so, you first need to know your traveling speed, and that traveling speed needs to stay constant.

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Let’s say you’re cruising on the highway at 75 mph. Start your chronograph second hand. When the second-hand reaches 75 on the tachymeter scale, it means you have traveled 1 mile.

Again, for this to work, your speed must remain constant during the entire time.

Now those dials on your chronograph watch don’t have to be so intimidating, and you can actually use and appreciate them for their function in addition to their form.