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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl
As with most things, there is actually more to it. They actually had to invert the way the watch was made. Usually, those things that you see are behind the top plate and facing the other way. In this case, they literally built the movement backwards to get this look. Breguet invented the chronograph, so... they can do whatever they want. hehe... Also, it is called chronograph because the hand didn't use to stop. It was more of a clock and a piece of paper was fitted beneath it and when you pressed the pusher, it would make a mark on the paper... chrono- (time) -graphy (writing). This was 1822. In 1820 he made a pocket watch with 2 hands to measure elapsed time... that was really the true forerunner to a chronograph.
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I actually read that portion during my studying on the history of Breguet, his pioneered effort through that stage. I see exactly what you mean now. I also see the movement range very well, as I didn't even notice they had an animations section for it.
It's really seamless, that gearing.