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Based on +14,000 customer reviews
Probably the best Scandinavian watch
I wanted a special memento of my favourite city, Copenhagen. This beautiful watch is exactly what Danish design is all about; beautiful, simplistic and modern. I look forward to many hyggelig moments with it.
Matthew Soucie, May 14 2020
Can definitely recommend buying from Nordgreen
Very pleased with my purchase - exactly what I was hoping it would be. Very quick delivery , well packaged. Would definitely recommend. Particularly like the scheme where part of the purchase price goes to an eco scheme.
Shelagh Williams, April 27 2020
I'm completely amazed
For some years now I have been looking for a quality watch that will last me a lifetime, like my grandparents' time. I finally found a brand with whom I identify.
Raquel Pereira, April 28 2020
Watch is exactly as advertised.
Very quick service and speedy delivery. Beautiful quality watch at good price,very easy to change bands.¨
Steven Chee, 14/02/2021
Excellent service, high quality products
Ordered on a Sunday, received on Tuesday which is phenomenal in the current circumstances. Love the watch, really classy
Chris Brown, May 27 2020
Amazing!
Quick delivery, watch looks great and love the CSR scheme to give back to the environment. 5 stars!
Ben Challenger, April 27 2020
Great service
We were really satisfied with our experence with Nordgreen! The product was great and the customer service was always very helpfull. Will definitely order again from them!
Anonymous, 28/01/2021
Great design, fast
The watch is beautiful and it arrived in just a couple of days to the US from Copenhagen.
Paul D'Alto, May 28 2020
When simplicity is everything
A very nice watch with a beautiful simple design and not that expensive as well
Mohamed El Kerdany
The ordering and processing of my order was very smooth and my order arrived in 3 days! I had made an error on entering the address and had contacted Nordgreen right away. They were able to change the address at the warehouse and sent me a confirmation which took away the anxiety.
Cynthia Lau, 28/01/2021
After seeing my not so positive online review about their lack of response to my issues with my previous watch the Nordgreen team were quick to suggest a replacement and organise delivery
Anonymous, 31/01/2021
Beautiful Timepiece
I like the watch on my shirt. It is a nice watch to wear. Simplistic and beautiful at the same time. I value this purchase. Thank you.
Soham Trivedi
Humankind has always been fascinated with the concept of time. From the obelisk, water clock, hourglass, wheel of time, pendulum clock, pocket watch, to men's watches, all used to measure elapsed time. Measuring the velocity of our machines. Navigating across seas. Gazing into the heavens with astronomy. However you chase time, do so with a reliable timepiece. Let the Pioneer Chronograph by Nordgreen help you meet that challenge.
Our commitment to earth first echoes the principles of Danish society, seeking to inspire positive change by giving back to the world. Wearing Nordgreen gives you the chance to donate to one of three global sustainability organisations via our Giving Back Program.
Created by award-winning designer Jakob Wagner, our minimalist Danish designs honour form and function in equal measure, with each having a different story to tell. These are modern classics: watches designed for everyone, everywhere.
Let's first define what a chronograph watch is. In simple terms, chronograph watches combine the features of a stopwatch and a regular display watch. However, it can get more complicated than that. Some chronographs include a tachymeter, a scale used to measure speed and distance. Besides the tachymeter, one other popular chronograph function consists of the sub-dial to measure a specific unit of time, like seconds, minutes, an hour, or even a tenth of a second.
As you can imagine, the flexibility within chronograph movements creates a wide range of designs to choose from, and no two chronographs are alike. That is why it is essential to consider what kind of functionality you would like your chronograph watch to have and how this unique watch will fit your personal style and taste.
Chronograph watches have always been considered 'tool watches' used to track time and measure speed and distance with the built-in tachymeter. The Pioneer Chronograph by Nordgreen is that and much more. The idea was to combine the practicality of the chronograph function with the modern and minimalistic Danish design. That way, you can use your watch to tell elapsed time and do so in style. For example, if you're looking for a black on black men's watch, the Pioneer model comes in that stunning color combination.
Striking in its simplistic design, the Pioneer's makeup consists of a minute and second dial, a stainless steel case, domed sapphire glass, and our signature Japanese quartz movement. Make the Pioneer your own when you choose between three dial colors - blue, black, and white, as well as our three case colors - gunmetal, silver, and rose gold. Our chronograph movement is the Japanese Miyota quartz movement, considered one of the best in the industry. If you're looking for cheap automatic watches, consider the Pioneer as a great and reliable alternative.
The Pioneer Chronograph is an example of classic chronometer watches executed in a modern, sustainable way. The Pioneer Chronograph watch includes a minute and second dial, and a stopwatch function, as well as a small calendar dial to show the current date. Let's take a closer look at the chronograph watch design and the location of each feature on the watch dial:
If you are looking at a watch with 3 dials, you will likely look at a chronograph watch. One other way to tell if it's a chronograph movement is to look at the right side of the dial, where you can usually find a button at the 2 o'clock mark, and a button at the 4 o'clock mark. The pusher buttons are used to start, stop and reset the various features of a chronograph watch, whether it's a tachymeter or a stopwatch.
The exact use of each of the 3 dials will depend on the watch model and brand. Some chronograph watches have a tachymeter scale as one of the dials, and an hour dial as the other. A chronograph by a different brand can, for example, have the tachymeter placed as a rotating mechanism at the bezel of the watch, leaving the two small dials inside for other functions, such as a stopwatch to measure how many seconds elapsed.
Nordgreen's Pioneer Chronograph watches feature a stopwatch, and two subdials to measure seconds and minutes elapsed. We have also included a date dial at the bottom for your convenience.
The 24-hour dial is a neat feature of many chronographs used to tell time using the 24-hour format. The use of this dial is multi-faceted. It has historically been used by explorers located in places where they couldn't rely on the sun's movements to tell the time of day. How would you know if it's 4 o'clock in the morning or 4 o'clock in the evening in the North Pole during summer when the sun shines for 24 hours a day?
Like with any other watch, we have to look not only at the function but also at the style and design of the watch to determine which occasion it is best suited for. In the case of all Nordgreen's watches, you can change the look of a watch by switching out the interchangeable straps.
For example, the Pioneer chronograph worn with a black leather strap is perfect as a formal watch for men. Whereas if you choose to go with a nylon or rubber strap, the watch takes on a more relaxed, informal, and sporty look, and makes for a great hiking watch. The watch's 5 ATM waterproof rating makes this a perfect fireman watch as well.
The Pioneer chronograph was designed with not only the chronograph function but also the look in mind. The stop/start and reset pusher button on the right-hand side has an understated minimal form, and the watch dial comes in 4 color variations (silver, gold, rose gold, and gunmetal) to suit your personal style. When you also consider the countless interchangeable straps we offer, you see that you can wear one watch for any occasion, whether it is formal or not. For example, the Pioneer Chronograph makes for a perfect pilot watch under $500 due to its functionality and classy design.
To answer your question, a chronograph is not inherently formal, but no two chronographs are the same. Some designs are more robust and look bulky on the hand, while others like the Pioneer Chronograph are more minimal.
As mentioned previously, some chronographs have a tachymeter as a dial option. Described in plain words, the tachymeter scale is used to convert time passed in seconds per unit to the speed in units per hour with the press of a pusher button. Most chronograph tachymeters can measure up to 60 seconds/one minute. The basic instructions for measuring speed are as follows:
Let's agree that the need to measure distance or speed is not an everyday necessity for many of us. This is why a chronograph in this day and age does not have to include a tachymeter. With the widespread use of smartphones, a tachymeter in a chronograph is mostly used by pilots, seafarers, and drivers, among other professionals.
If having a tachymeter in your chronograph watch is not a priority for you, and if you don't need to measure speed or distance daily, or if you only need to use the stopwatch features, then the Pioneer chronograph is a perfect choice!
It is time that reveals the staying power of our efforts. Nordgreen and Danish designer Jakob Wagner continue their quest to combine machine functionality with Scandinavian style. Denmark's humble achievements start with the speed of a Viking ship. Developing insulin to combat diabetes, Lego for curious minds, and with the help from the wind, Denmark is a leading producer of clean energy solutions. The Pioneer Chronograph is a timepiece that stands as a testimony to the resilience of Danish innovation.
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