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New York is a battlefield filled with unwanted spills and splatters that can ruin the perfect outfit. With drinks sloshing, puddles splashing and rain sprinkling, water can be a timepiece’s worst enemy. Prepare for war with one of many waterproof chronograph watches.
In 1816, Louis Moinet invented the chronograph to measure the stars and planets. It measured up to a sixtieth of a second along with seconds, minutes, and hours. Five years later, Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec’s chronograph was first to be sold publicly, but the first automatic version was created in the 1960s.
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Everyone from aviators to sailors has used this “Time Writer,” (the literal translation for chronograph). With its precise timing and waterproof capabilities, men can be both stylish and timely. Classic stainless steel models offer a distinct design that will forever be on trend.

Brands like Timex, Luminox, and Shinola Detroit will keep a man on time this spring whether he’s at the beach or just trying to buy a drink.
All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
'1512962' Chronograph Stainless Steel Quartz Watch by BOSS, $425.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
Watch in Blue by Armani, $245.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
Dean Chronograph Stainless Steel Watch by Fossil, $79.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
Gage Silver-Tone Watch by Michael Kors, $275.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
Navy SEAL Colormark 3152 Series Stainless Steel Watch by Luminox, $575.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
Ranger GMT by Nixon, $400.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
Prospex Chronograph Diver by Seiko, $425.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
Intelligent Quartz Adventure Series Depth by Timex, $200.
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All About M.E. | Chronograph Watches
NBA PRC 200 Chronograph Quartz by Tissot, $525.