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    Chronograph Class

    Type Specialized courses
    Specificity Chronograph

    Synopsis

    The session begins with a reminder of how a mechanical watch works as well as its terminology, followed by a short presentation of complications before focusing on the definition, history and techniques of the various types of chronograph. The training ends with the presentation of the iconic chronographs from contemporary brands, as well as the latest models unveiled at the year's watch fairs.

    Objectives

    The Chrono Class course offers a general comprehension of chronograph watches.

    Length

    The Chrono Class course lasts one day.

    The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie 

    Mission and partner brands 

    The mechanical movement 

    The 6 organs 

    The complications 

    Definition & groups of complications 

    Introduction 

    Distinctive features 

    Definition 

    History

    The main uses 

    The major evolutions from 1720 to 2010

    Types of chronographs 

    The different types: 

    Monopusher 

    Double pusher 

    Flyback

    Split-seconds 

    Foudroyante 

    Displays and scales 

    The types of scales 

    Tachometer 

    Telemeter 

    Asthmometer / Pulsometer 

    Mechanical principal 

    The mechanisms and technical principals 

    Command systems 

    Definition 

    Column wheel 

    Cam 

    Clutch systems 

    Definition 

    Lateral clutch

    Vertical clutch 

    Types of construction

    Integrated vs. modular 

    Present a chronograph 

    The 7 steps of a sale 

    The icons 

    Exceptional pieces 

    The novelties 

    Selection of novelties of the year