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Watch Terminology Explained
Alarm
A feature which provides a sound signal at a preset time with a 12 or 24 hour period.
Ana-Digi
A watch with combined analogue and digital displays - also known as a 'combi'
Applied Markers
Small raised numerals, various shaped pieces of polished metal or in combination that have been attached to the surface of a watch dial.
Bezel
The upper part of the watch bady. Specifically, it usually refers to a ring around the outside of the crystal glass.
Bracelet
Usually refers to a metal watch band.
Cabochon
A term used to indicate a smooth round or oval convex shaped polished gemstone. Used with watches to describe a stone set crown. This may be of natural or man-made materials.
Calendar
A calendar watch may display one or more of: day,of week, date, month, leap year and/or year. The watch can be analogue, digital or ana-digi.
Case and Caseback
The upper and lower outside enclosure for the watch movement, dial and hands and/or digital display, styled so as to appeal to the wearer.
Cell
A single complete unit for storage of electrical power. The power source for a watch.
Chronograph
A watch especially made to display elapsed time. A timing sequence can be started, stopped and reset by operating pushbuttons. Usually has minute and sometimes hour registers as well as seconds. Also referred to as a stopwatch.
Clasp
The attachment used to connect the two ends of the watch bracelet around the wrist.
Complication
Amu function on a watch that tells something other tahn the time or date.
Crown
The crown, often referred to as the winding crown or winder is mainly used for setting the hands to the corrct time and often for setting the date. It can also be used to change the mode on multi-functional watches. On sports models, the crown may be screw-down. It screws down onto a threaded tube which protrudes from the case of the watch. This often ensures water resistance.
Crystal
The cover over the watch dial is called the Crystal Glass. There are three types of crytal currently used in watch manufacture: acrylic crystal, mineral crystal and sapphire crystal. A non-reflective coating on some styles prevents glare.
Depth Sensor
Usually an electro-mechanical device to measure how deep a diver is underwater.
Dial
A thin metal or plastice plate attached to the watch movement using markers to indicate the time of day. Some watches may also have function indicators and windows to display additional information.
Digital
Method of indicating time and related information on a liquid crystal or mechanical display using numbers, letters and symbols.
Diver's Watch
A specially designed watch engineered to meet the needs of divers. This type of watch has enhanced structure and sealing mechanisms to guard against the entrance of moisture.
Dual Time
The capability of a watch to display time in two different time zones simultaneously or on command.
Elapsed Time
A term applied to a rotating bezel usually marked in one minute increments. Used by divers and others to measure the passage of time from a given starting point.
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