Graham Chronofighter Oversize
Angus Davies reviews the Graham Chronofighter Oversize, a chronograph with a rather unusual carbon 'trigger' in his online watch magazine Escapement . Read below why Angus loves Graham's products.
This morning I woke up with mixed emotions. I looked out of my office window and it was wet and miserable, a typical summer day in Lancashire (UK). I've been happily wearing the Graham Chronofighter Oversize for a few weeks now, and honestly I'll be sad to see it go.
I loved Graham Chronofighter Oversize when we first met, but I can't pretend it was love at first sight. I thought my romance with big watches ended years ago. I misunderstood. Over the past two weeks I've become very attached to the Chronofighter Oversize and don't want to return the journalistic "loan" model that was kindly lent to me.
At first, I wasn't sure about the chronograph trigger on the left side of the case. However, it then snuck up on me and seduced me. The carbon trigger demands touch, and I found starting the chronograph a cathartic pleasure.
I'm no stranger to Graham's penchant for trigger chronographs. I remember reviewing the Chronofighter 1695 in rose gold and chatting with Eric Loth, founder of Graham London. I still remember Loos, a professional engineer, explaining the basic principles of mounting a trigger. The thumb is said to be the fastest finger, proving to be the most suitable finger to control the chronograph. I've tried operating the stopwatch function without looking down at the watch, and its design and placement are intuitive. Its size and shape guide the thumb into place and feel anatomically suitable for measuring elapsed time while the eyes focus on the task at hand.
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This watch has a masculine look; it's a men's watch, perfect for the mature alpha male. However, despite its rugged appearance, its chiseled beauty is something to admire. Plus, there are plenty of pleasing design details that provide a compelling reason to own it. I often use the word "delight" to describe the Chronofighter Oversize because it makes me smile with its bold aesthetic and rich proportions.
dial:
Graham offers wearers a variety of dial colors to choose from. The watch I borrowed had a gray dial canvas with two black snail-shaped subdials.
Small seconds counter at 3 o'clock and 30-minute counter at 6 o'clock. The latter's subdials overlap those of the former. Interestingly, the dial only has two subdials, and they are arranged asymmetrically. I love breaking the mold and applaud Graham for daring to be different.
The hours and minutes are marked by black hands with a black Super-LumiNova coating. They express a secretive character that coexists with the overall extroverted personality of the watch. The hands glow green in limited light, as do the bold Arabic numerals that surround the dial and indicate the hours.
The central chronograph hand is gray to match the main dial canvas, but is still easily visible, allowing the wearer to easily discern elapsed seconds.
The circular date window is located between 8 o'clock and 9 o'clock. Graham is brave and has always found his own design path, which in my opinion results in a fresh, thought-provoking and highly practical ownership experience for the wearer.
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case:
The Graham Chronofighter Oversize is large, as its nomenclature proclaims. It's 47mm in diameter, which I suspect will be too big for some potential buyers. In fact, I was a little worried when I learned the health statistics of the all-powerful clockwork hero. Don't worry, though: this watch is actually very comfortable to wear.
I once owned a large watch of similar diameter, and while I liked the look of it, I found that the crown on the right side of it would dig into my arm, leaving an unsightly red mark after a day of close contact. Thankfully, I didn't experience anything similar on my wrist while wearing the Chronofighter Oversize. The reason is that the crown, trigger and reset button are located on the left side of the case. These elements always remain perpendicular to the arm, so they won't scratch or gouge. This is logical, simple, and a very popular attribute of Chronofighter Oversize.
The bezel is made of ceramic and has a shiny appearance. It adds a rich, luxurious touch to the exterior of the case and contrasts with the stainless steel case, lugs and case back.
An exhibition caseback on the back of the watch showcases the G1747 automatic movement. The case back is held in place by six screws and its tapered edges enhance wearer comfort.
One noteworthy aspect of this spec is the strap and pin buckle. Brown leather strap, beige stitching, retro and old appearance, majestic. While some potential buyers may opt for a version of the watch with a utilitarian rubber strap, I prefer the leather strap as it offers plenty of charm and warmth. The pin buckle is made of polished steel and features a square pin connected to a rectangular hole, replacing the small round type commonly seen on other watches.
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