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Styling by terry lewiS Counting the Minutes Whether you're traveling or timing the turkey in the oven, a multifunction chronograph is a holiday helper With practical appeal. by roberta naas photography by jeff crawford Every moment is precious during the hectic holiday season, so why not count them with a sensible—and stylish—chronograph? Designed to measure time with surgical precision, these watches are in demand among men who are serious about both form and function. At home on the racetrack, they are also sported by discerning gents at the office, at weekend events, and even during a not-so-silent night on the town—anyplace where making the most of time is key. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to bostoncommon- magazine.com/watches-and-jewelry. BC clockwise from top: The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph watch ($5,050) is crafted in steel with a black dial and a black ceramic tachymeter bezel. The automatic chrono- graph movement is the Calibre 1887, made in-house, with 40 hours of power reserve and a date indicator. Sidney Thomas, The Shops at the Prudential Center; tagheuer.com This Baume & Mercier Capeland watch ($4,350) is crafted in steel and fitted with a blue alligator strap. The 44mm Swiss timepiece is powered by an automatic chronograph movement. Lux, Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266- 4747; baume-et-mercier.com The Tissot Chemin des Tourelles watch ($1,100) is named for the street in Le Locle, Switzerland, where the brand's factory was estab- lished in 1907. This version features a vintage look and an automatic movement. E.B. Horn, 429 Washington St., 617-542-3902; tissotshop.com Tudor offers an updated vintage look with the Heritage Chrono Blue ($4,425). The blue bezel and complementary inner blue chapter ring and chronograph subdials contrast with the orange hand and ivory dial. Lux, Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747; tudorwatch.com From Omega, this Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph ($11,400) is fash- ioned from titanium and has a blue dial. A 44.25mm watch, it offers chronograph functions and a tachymeter scale on the bezel. Royal Jewelers, 58 Main St., Andover, 978-475- 3330; omegawatches.com Beaded-edge brass trays, Calypso St. Barth ($175 for set). 114 Newbury St., 617- 421-1887; calypsostbarth.com 50 bostoncommon-magazine.com style time Honored