How To Use A Tachymeter

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  • čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
  • Many of my viewers have asked me how to use a tachymeter scale on a chronograph watch
    I give 5 examples in this video to demonstrate that anyone can use this effective tool in everyday life.
    Feel free to leave your comments and input
    cheers
    00:00 Intro
    00:48 Definitions
    02:41 Example 1 Constant Speed
    04:40 Example 2 Average Speed
    06:04 Example 3 Distance
    09:07 Example 4 Hamburgers
    10:16 Example 5 Speed
    11:15 Summary
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Komentáře • 860

  • @samsonstaats3851
    @samsonstaats3851 Před 3 lety +644

    On behalf of everyone who’s seen this, thank you for such a descriptive and easy explanation of an awesome tool.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +17

      My pleasure
      cheers

    • @mwendwamunene538
      @mwendwamunene538 Před 3 lety +8

      Brilliant explanation of how to use a tachymeter. This video has motivated me to get myself such a watch. Kudos

    • @omerozyer9061
      @omerozyer9061 Před 2 lety

      Thank you for this useful and beneficial video regarding tachymeter. There is only one thing;
      To complete 1 mile distance in 28 seconds, our speed will be 128 miles/hour not 128km/hr.

    • @jerichowatches1
      @jerichowatches1 Před rokem

      Yeah I've just bought a Pagati moon watch so very helpful 🙂

    • @JasonFisk
      @JasonFisk Před rokem

      What he said. I've had Tachymeters on watches for years, thought they looked cool, never knew how to use it. Until now. Thanks, man.

  • @avrankulj
    @avrankulj Před 3 lety +815

    I feel bad for the kid having his hamburger timed by a boss wearing an Omega

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +74

      Haha..that kid needs to get his act together 😂

    • @sstewart82ss
      @sstewart82ss Před 2 lety +9

      😂

    • @robinrobson5363
      @robinrobson5363 Před rokem +12

      Get a Breitling! If one desires to own a chronograph one should own a chronograph by a company devoted to chronograph movements years ahead of other watch companies. Breitling, instruments for professionals.

    • @vilhamdutch2962
      @vilhamdutch2962 Před rokem +1

      My thoughts exactly

    • @kkrsnn5632
      @kkrsnn5632 Před rokem +10

      That's why the boss is boss and he has an Omega 😜

  • @BadGuyDennis
    @BadGuyDennis Před 2 lety +225

    Tachymeter can also be used as a pulsometer with some conversion.
    Once you feel a pulse, you start the chronograph function.
    Count for 30 pulses (the starting one count as zero).
    Then stop the chronograph.
    By dividing the tachymeter reading by 2, the result is pulses per minute.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 2 lety +13

      👍

    • @UNSCPILOT
      @UNSCPILOT Před 2 lety +7

      A good multiperpous function to be certain, low tech, but effective

    • @Mikesmeyer88
      @Mikesmeyer88 Před rokem +15

      Great now I have to buy one, even though my phone can do that.

    • @ahsanabir2902
      @ahsanabir2902 Před rokem +1

      How stupid can you be !! you have counted beats for 30 seconds, just multiply by 2 , and you get beats per minute.Useless fellow .

    • @gilean6179
      @gilean6179 Před rokem +33

      you just need a second hand...count the pulse for 6 seconds and multiply by 10; that is it. did that for several years in med school...unless you are instructed to take the full minute on certain medical conditions.

  • @Bob.martens
    @Bob.martens Před 3 lety +307

    Tachymeters went the way of the divewatch: many people own them, professionals stopped using them decades ago, and not that many people actually still know what they really used to be for.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +40

      I agree, most of my friends don’t know how to use them either 🤔

    • @robinrobson5363
      @robinrobson5363 Před rokem +5

      Oh, well do not tell Formula 1 or the pilot's association!

    • @heathwasson7811
      @heathwasson7811 Před rokem +36

      @@robinrobson5363 Pilot here... and AOPA member. No matter how well we my like the style, none of us actually use any pilot watch functions for anything other than basic time telling in the cockpit. GMT is about the only useful thing for pilots, assuming you're traveling international a lot. I actually use a chono and diver's bezel a lot, but mostly in the gym timing sets, or the kitchen when I've got multiple things going on the stove.

    • @vaggelisdogas
      @vaggelisdogas Před rokem +12

      Well the divewatch function can be somewhat useful on a daily basis if for some reason you dont have a timer available,such as exams.

    • @vaggelisdogas
      @vaggelisdogas Před rokem +2

      @@heathwasson7811 And assuming that the GMT function is actually easy to use because some GMTs are kinda of a headache to remember how to read them

  • @benmurray1902
    @benmurray1902 Před rokem +9

    Been staring at my Seiko with the Tachymeter wondering, "How the heck to work this ?"
    This video makes me stop staring blankly and increase my staring productivity on my watch!!

  • @nickmcfarland6822
    @nickmcfarland6822 Před 8 měsíci +6

    As an American, I was lost on Km/h, but once the hamburger analogy came out, I was in.

  • @JO-vs5bx
    @JO-vs5bx Před 7 měsíci +5

    I am a veterinarian and I use this to measure the pulse of several animals. amazing tool

  • @baba.mkhulu
    @baba.mkhulu Před rokem +3

    over the last 50 years...& with all the chronos i've owned...i thought it was some gadget for divers that just looked cool. so i learned something new today. 🙏🏽

  • @michaelcorvin4330
    @michaelcorvin4330 Před rokem +46

    Also works on distances longer than 1. Multiply the timed result by the track distance. Example: Daytona International Speedway's oval course is 2.5 miles. If a car completes one lap in 45 seconds, the result would be 80. 80 x 2.5 = 200mph average speed.

    • @markymarknj
      @markymarknj Před rokem +3

      THANK YOU!

    • @romrig4648
      @romrig4648 Před rokem +1

      How is that any better than Distance divided by time? Tachymeter is designed to show the speed you go at with a single look, not to do math :/

    • @michaelcorvin4330
      @michaelcorvin4330 Před rokem +3

      @@romrig4648 I was simply pointing out courses over one mile, kilometer, or whatever metric you are using. Plus, the tachymeter shortens the equation from distance/time X 3600 in those longer than one situations.

    • @yoyoezzijr
      @yoyoezzijr Před 9 měsíci

      Yeah, because speed = distance/time. tachymeter scale = 1/time (in hours)
      So distance x scale = distance / time (per hour)

  • @martinkaloki2677
    @martinkaloki2677 Před 8 měsíci +8

    This is brilliant! The explanation is so simple yet it still hits home.

  • @daynevickers1079
    @daynevickers1079 Před 2 lety +3

    Great explanation... I just purchased a Chronograph watch because I loved the way it looks. I am thrilled to know I can actually use it to time my efficiency at things like preparing burgers or determining the average speed of a car in case my speedometer breaks. 🤣

  • @gaius_marius
    @gaius_marius Před 3 lety

    I just got a Citizen Perpetual Chrono with Tachymeter for Christmas! I had no idea how to use it. Very clear and useful explanation. Thank you!

  • @benorex8980
    @benorex8980 Před 3 lety +7

    Very well done! I’m a glider pilot and i just got myself a watch with a Tachymeter so your video was extremely helpful.
    Thanks mate and cheers

  • @1crans1
    @1crans1 Před rokem

    Absolute great way to explain how a watch works.....just bought a watch after 40 odd years without one and thank you

  • @jono8884
    @jono8884 Před 3 lety +27

    Great stuff, we almost never used the tachymeter for anything but its looks so understanding its tool usage is nice. Like a slide rule, the more you use it the more it will become familiar.

  • @fteambjj
    @fteambjj Před 3 lety +46

    Those guys who work at a burger joint when they see their bosses wear a chronograph watches be like 😶

  • @billwynne3569
    @billwynne3569 Před 2 lety +2

    PETER, YOU ARE MAGNIFICENT!! AFTER ALL THESE YEARS OF PROFILING EXPENSIVE WATCHES, NOW I KNOW HOW TO ACTUALLY USE THE TACH FEATURES AND THE CHRONOGRAPH, EXPLAINED IN SIMPE EASY TO UNDERSTAND MANNER. SUPERB VIDEO. FIVE STARS!!!

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 2 lety

      LOL..thanks for the feedback Bill, appreciated 👍🙏
      Cheers

  • @pablozorro3507
    @pablozorro3507 Před rokem +3

    That is the BEST explanation of the practical uses of a Tachymetre ever 👏

  • @dmarti47
    @dmarti47 Před rokem +6

    This is awesome. Thanks for explaining this so clearly and with several easy-to-understand examples. Indeed, these watches are tools and we need to use them to their fullest potential.

  • @kevint3845
    @kevint3845 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Really excellent video, ive owned watches like this for ages but never had them explained so well.

  • @peterpaidnyc
    @peterpaidnyc Před rokem +1

    This was by far the best explanation of a chronograph/tachymeter I've come across. Thank you!!!

  • @sharamrock2580
    @sharamrock2580 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Dude, all these years I've had fancy watches & cars and didn't think about the topics that you have explained in the video.
    Thank you for adding to my knowledge.

  • @VSUKWizard
    @VSUKWizard Před rokem +1

    Very imformative. I thought I knew what I needed to know about the tachymeter before I watched the vid. I'm going to have to watch this again a couple of times to feel fully educated.

  • @vikrampitre2343
    @vikrampitre2343 Před rokem +1

    Wow ! Your simplification by practical examples , what a job .

  • @borjacabellos3348
    @borjacabellos3348 Před rokem +2

    A simple, easy and very clear explanation. Thank you!

  • @eddieforbes3054
    @eddieforbes3054 Před 3 lety +3

    Fantastic explanation of how to use the tachymeter. I have always struggled with this, not any more! Thank you. Absolutely love your videos, amongst the very best on CZcams. Keep up the good work 👌

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad it was helpful Eddie and Thanks again mate 👍

    • @eddieforbes3054
      @eddieforbes3054 Před 3 lety

      @@PeterKotsa You're welcome mate, credit where credit's due!

  • @ChrisBeckman
    @ChrisBeckman Před 3 lety +1

    Great demonstration of a Chronograph scale!
    I still cannot get over that Speedmaster... simply gorgeous! ❤️💨

  • @drunkenwaster1218
    @drunkenwaster1218 Před rokem +1

    Superb presentation...throwing clear daylight on a most confusing subject!

  • @BobMuir100
    @BobMuir100 Před rokem +1

    Well made video. The tachometer is a great little scale that is so under used and by simply not knowing how or even why!! This is what watch wearers need!!
    Kindest
    Bob
    England

  • @halciber
    @halciber Před 2 měsíci

    This watch feature has been a mystery to me for a long time. Thank you for making this video and explaining how to use this feature.

  • @feffe4036
    @feffe4036 Před rokem +1

    This was great. I have never really thought about the tachymeter scale on the bezel. I have learnt something new today! :)

  • @stevephlyer
    @stevephlyer Před rokem +1

    Fascinating explanation that makes all this money I have spent in nice watches, actually useful! Thank you very much for this.

  • @thisiserich
    @thisiserich Před 3 lety

    I’ve never thought to use a chronograph in some of the ways you explained. Great video!

  • @alwaysgoclockwise6019
    @alwaysgoclockwise6019 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic! You contextualised and explained it so well! I now know how to use the Tachymeter. 👍

  • @fcllyvr3000
    @fcllyvr3000 Před 3 lety +1

    Peter, thank you for this info in your video. I finally now understand what a Tachymetre is and does. Both my Tissot and my Citizen eco drive has the Tachymetre scale....

  • @davezdgalmancornelius6388

    I didn't even know what it's called before this. Thanks for this one. Really helpful.

  • @matiasdiaz127
    @matiasdiaz127 Před rokem

    Cristal clear! Amazing job with this video!! 👍👍👍

  • @davidpippin3460
    @davidpippin3460 Před 3 lety +5

    Peter, great simple explanations. Thank you! I just went to my collection to see if I have one with a tachymetre, nope. Gotta get one now!

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety

      I have several David and I use them in a variety of situations, very handy :)

  • @NonkelGans
    @NonkelGans Před rokem +1

    Damn, what a great explanation. Before this video I thought "what's the use of such a thing, must be more a gimmick than anything else", but with this I now realize how handy it can be for certain situations. Thanx!!

  • @atiliovivern
    @atiliovivern Před rokem +1

    Thanks for your explanation... and ..... What a remarcable collection of watches you have!

  • @ThePeteutube
    @ThePeteutube Před rokem +1

    Very well presented. Good job with the examples. Perfect.

  • @sheilasinghal2922
    @sheilasinghal2922 Před rokem +2

    What a great video. I had no idea I could do all that with my inexpensive chronograph/tachymeter watch. (But I like your Omega much better than what I have!). 😊

  • @alwisxavier3747
    @alwisxavier3747 Před rokem

    Very easy to follow and great explanation. Best video on this function that's on the Internet. Bravo

  • @colinw7496
    @colinw7496 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video. I appreciate the clear description of using the tachometer. Now I'm going to have to get one.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 2 lety

      Plenty to choose from that’s for sure 👍

  • @DanM680
    @DanM680 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazingly simple explanation. Appreciated. Thank you.

  • @onkarl3021
    @onkarl3021 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely amazing description!!!

  • @Walty03
    @Walty03 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The key is one single Unit of your choice, but it has to be constant single of the unit desired.
    Excellent video!

  • @michaelniemer4449
    @michaelniemer4449 Před 2 lety +1

    So simple, but I never thought to use in reverse with a constant speed to verify distance traveled, fantastic! And then the burger assembly example, time for lunch!

  • @ninhful
    @ninhful Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thank you. I have been looking for the answer since long time. Even watch shop employees couldn't give me satisfactory answers. Some do specialize more on selling.

  • @MrAmk3rd
    @MrAmk3rd Před rokem +4

    Spot on! Thanks for that! It was explained to me years ago but not like that. Now i understand. I'll start using it. Good stuff. Thumb up, subbed. Looking forward to seeing more. 👊👊👍👍🤘🤘

  • @kingkleee
    @kingkleee Před rokem

    such a comprehensive explanation. Thanks Peter ... love it!!!

  • @pchatterjee4150
    @pchatterjee4150 Před 3 lety +4

    Awesome video! Very well explained. I am enjoying each and every video from the time I subbed ; I like your way of explaining different features or functions that has anything to do with watches, something very different from most CZcamsrs who who simply review a watch and tell stuff, we mostly know, but still watch it to get a good idea of how the watch's going to be in flesh. I would appreciate a video on explaining in simple terms what makes the expensive watches expensive and uncovering some mechanical / automatic movements right from the basic movement.
    Another video may be on how to understand which watch will retain most of its value, given that as collectors we feel the constant temptation to keep buying one after another. Keep up the great work mate!

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you, appreciate the positive and constructive feedback. Cheers

  • @alraffar
    @alraffar Před rokem +2

    Brilliant brilliant video, Peter. It’s a revelation to me 😊. Thanks for sharing this knowledge.

  • @raymartin9129
    @raymartin9129 Před 3 lety

    I love how you even explain the greek origin of the word. Fantastic video.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Armando, glad you liked it!
      Cheers

  • @thepretenda
    @thepretenda Před 2 lety +3

    This has been a great tutorial! Thank you for enhancing my joy for watches with this masterclass!

  • @blackarc
    @blackarc Před 2 lety +3

    Effective examples , I appreciated that you used both speed distance and worker examples to explain the usage.

  • @myunosy7770
    @myunosy7770 Před rokem +1

    GREAT JOB IN explaining it in simple terms

  • @JLa748
    @JLa748 Před rokem

    great examples and explanation. Thank you

  • @GeneralApex
    @GeneralApex Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you very much for multiple example, it clear even for me being someone that understand stuff slower!

  • @jsmu1234
    @jsmu1234 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much for the education. I am proud of my Omega even more now.

  • @Jumbohd101
    @Jumbohd101 Před rokem +1

    Thanks man 👍 I have so many watches with tachymeter now I understand what it measures 😁 big help and keep up the good work 💪💪

  • @wisniewskiedward1
    @wisniewskiedward1 Před rokem +15

    You really made this topic very understandable using easy to follow examples! Thank you, well done!

  • @nooralkhateeb21
    @nooralkhateeb21 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the very simply explanation, great.

  • @CanadianBeachcomber
    @CanadianBeachcomber Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for making this video. I have saved it for future reference. Now I want to find reviews of these chronographs.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +1

      Great stuff, I have 2 reviews here on my channel so far (the Omega speedmaster and Seiko speed timer) 👍

  • @suryas6429
    @suryas6429 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Excellent video, you have explained everything in the best possible manner.

  • @Carloshernandez-kk7dp
    @Carloshernandez-kk7dp Před 3 lety +3

    Best explanation I’ve heard thank you 😊

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure Carlos, glad you enjoyed it 😉

  • @chasfoster9895
    @chasfoster9895 Před 3 lety +1

    WoW! Best chrono class ever. Thanks.

  • @ServiceOrchestramegastore
    @ServiceOrchestramegastore Před 7 měsíci +1

    It was really helpful video. thank you for shearing this useful information.

  • @ricotsang1950
    @ricotsang1950 Před 3 lety +1

    Best explain I found. Thank you

  • @paulkeogh33
    @paulkeogh33 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for your help, sure worked for my seastar.

  • @adahir12
    @adahir12 Před 2 lety +1

    It’s wonderful explanation, you’ve increased my knowledge regarding watches. When it comes non digital watches my side was its was useless watches for me. Thank you.

  • @shaunjenkin5945
    @shaunjenkin5945 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love the knife in the opening shots, cheers

  • @ryannewby447
    @ryannewby447 Před 3 lety +1

    wow. what a clear explanation! Thank you. Never really understood it, but do now!

  • @devvratarya3274
    @devvratarya3274 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This video is tremendously helpful. I got all my doubts and queries cleared. Thanks for such a detailed descriptive video. 💐🙏🏻

  • @goodlifebdg
    @goodlifebdg Před 3 lety +3

    Wow that is a thorough explanation of tachymetre 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +2

      I love chronographs and Tachymeter's so i thought I'd share a video on how to use them, cheers

  • @RS-dz3ve
    @RS-dz3ve Před 3 lety +1

    Superb. I loved the example with the hamburger 🍔

  • @jophiljoaquin2057
    @jophiljoaquin2057 Před 2 lety

    very simple explanation, love it easy to understand, now I know the use of my watches with tachymeter, thanks a lot🙏👍💪

  • @amitpandey4514
    @amitpandey4514 Před 3 lety +1

    👌👍👍 You have made things very simple. Excellent explanation.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety +1

      ThNk you Amit, glad you enjoyed it 👍

  • @atifasadkhan
    @atifasadkhan Před rokem

    I have learnt something new today!! thanks Peter!!!

  • @sriramprakashravichandran5248

    Thank you. Explanation was great 👍

  • @HELLO-iq5rb
    @HELLO-iq5rb Před 10 měsíci

    Great explanation. Cheers. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @orangeblock3792
    @orangeblock3792 Před 3 lety +3

    Holy smokes! This guy just taught me ALL about my watch!!!

  • @fitforfreelance
    @fitforfreelance Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the illustrative examples!

  • @GTA-om4iy
    @GTA-om4iy Před 3 lety +1

    Wow thats really useful 😍 i have my tachy watches for a long time and i didnt know how it worked until now 😂 i actually thought its just something to make it look sophisticated but its useful. Thanks a lot.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před 3 lety

      My pleasure
      Glad it was helpful 👍

  • @stefbacum4454
    @stefbacum4454 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video and explanation Peter. Thank you!

  • @jeffestrada6857
    @jeffestrada6857 Před rokem +2

    Great explanation, clear & concise thank you 👍

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful Jeff
      cheers mate

  • @diagorasmoustakas249
    @diagorasmoustakas249 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Ευχαριστούμε φιλε ;) Πολυ Ωραία παρουσίαση

  • @eddie3301
    @eddie3301 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for detail examples explanation.

  • @SterlingSigurdsen
    @SterlingSigurdsen Před rokem +1

    I knew i could measure speed and distances, but didn’t know of the other useful stuff. Thank you so much.

  • @seepersadseepersad5028
    @seepersadseepersad5028 Před rokem +1

    Excellent. Thank you for this valuable information.

  • @YO9DOC
    @YO9DOC Před rokem

    Tnks for video ,i learn alot in this video about cronograpf and tachimeter

  • @minghengtan
    @minghengtan Před rokem

    gosh thanks for this Peter. You’ve grown my knowledge. I appreciate it.. 👍

  • @nicconmnsk6767
    @nicconmnsk6767 Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much, i was waiting for this explanation for quite a long time and I just subscribed to your Chanel because of the content.

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před rokem

      Welcome aboard and thank you for the sub 👍

  • @vladimirmolina6375
    @vladimirmolina6375 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very relevant !!! Thanks for the explanations !!!

  • @Renguagua
    @Renguagua Před 3 lety +2

    Lol I thought my watch was broken until I saw this. Lifesaver, thank you :)

  • @jiwenthiranram
    @jiwenthiranram Před rokem +1

    Learned a lot for this video...thanks gentleman

  • @a45987
    @a45987 Před 3 měsíci +1

    thanks great explanation and examples

  • @Nicklessization
    @Nicklessization Před rokem +1

    Brilliant and extensive. Thank you.

  • @M15Taka
    @M15Taka Před rokem +1

    Incredible information and great examples. A+

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před rokem +1

      cheers

    • @M15Taka
      @M15Taka Před rokem

      @@PeterKotsa I have an inherited watch that I now know more about thanks to you!

    • @PeterKotsa
      @PeterKotsa  Před rokem

      @@M15Taka It makes it more special being able to enjoy its features now..👍👍

  • @bldallas
    @bldallas Před 10 měsíci +1

    Great video! Thanks.