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Analog - A watch that displays the time using hour and minute hands
Analog/Digital - A watch that has both analog hands and a digital display
Aperture - Window that displays the date within the dial of the watch
Atmosphere (ATM) - Measurement of water resistance of a watch in atmospheres
Automatic - Mechanical movement, charges automatically through wrist movement
Bezel - The ring around the dial of the watch. Some are functional
Bracelet - Adjustable linked metal "strap" on a watch
Brushed Steel - Stainless Steel with a matte, 'brushed' effect finish
Buckle - Joins the strap ends together. Often made of rubber or leather
Calendar - Date indicator, generally only the day of the month
Calibre - The size and configuration of the movement inside the watch
Case - The metal outside of the watch which holds the mechanism
Cronograph - A watch with 3 subdials within the larger dial. Used to display other functions of the watch such as a stopwatch
Chronometer - A Standard set by the Official Watch Institute of Switzerland (COSC). The watch would have been rigorously tested for its accuracy, and is supplied with a certificate
Clasp - The clasp attaches the ends of the strap or bracelet together
Cosmograph - As with a Chronograph, except that the Tachymeter function is found on the bezel of the watch
Crown - The crown is the button on the side of the watch (usually the right) which changes the time and date of the watch. The Crown is also used to wind the watch depending on its movement
Crystal - The glass on a watch can be made of Plexi Glass (A synthetic Crystal) or Sapphire Crystal depending upon its make and age
Dual Time Zone - A watch that can display at least 2 time zones by means of a Subdial, an extra hand etc.
Deployment Buckle - The clasp folds under the strap of the watch
Diver's Clasp - Bracelet expands for fitting over a diving suit
Frequency - The number of vibrations a second, in hertz (Hz)
Heuer - Edouard Heuer, founder of Heuer Watches, 1860
Horology - The art and study of watch making
Quartz Movement - A watch that is powered by a battery
TAG - Techniques d'Avant-Garde, or Swiss Technial Avant Garde; the Leading Edge
WIS - Watch Idiot Savant. Someone highly knowledgeable about watches, but who knows little else
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