ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Chronometer watch

A chronometer watch is a special kind of watch that is very, very accurate. It's so accurate that it's like having your own little clock with you wherever you go!

You know how your regular watch can sometimes be a little bit off? Maybe it's a few minutes fast or slow, or maybe it runs too fast on some days and too slow on others. That's because regular watches use something called a "quartz crystal" to keep time, and it's not always perfect.

But instead of using a quartz crystal, a chronometer watch uses something called a "balance wheel" and a "hairspring" to keep time. These are tiny little parts inside the watch that work together to make sure the watch ticks at exactly the same pace every single time.

A chronometer watch also has to be tested and certified by a special organization that makes sure it's really, really accurate. This organization is kind of like a grown-up version of your teacher giving you a test to see if you know all your words and numbers. If the watch passes the test, it gets a special stamp that says "chronometer" on it.

So if you want a watch that will always tell you the exact time, even down to the second, then a chronometer watch is the way to go! It's a little bit like having your own superhero power on your wrist.