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Watches

Of or relating to timepieces worn on the wrist or kept in a convenient place, such as a coat pocket.

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Line

Timepieces; Watches

A traditional system used for measuring the size of a watch movement. One line (indicated as 1''' ) equals 2.2558 mm. The name comes from the old French "King's foot".

Light emitting diode (LED)

Timepieces; Watches

An early system of digital display used to indicate the time. Pressing a push button illuminates the numbers to make them readable.

Gold or steel bracelet

Timepieces; Watches

TAG Heuer creates a distinctive metal bracelet for each series of watches, designed specifically to harmonise with the case. TAG Heuer metal bracelets meet the standards of comfort, security and ...

Mareograph

Timepieces; Watches

Launched in 1950, the Mareograph watch had a tide indicator linked to its chronograph functions.

Luminescent substance

Timepieces; Watches

A substance that emits luminous energy. It is deposited on the display elements of a watch or clock to make them visible in the dark.

Link

Timepieces; Watches

Links are the elements that make up a metal bracelet.

Link series

Timepieces; Watches

The new Link series, introduced in 1999, evolved from the famous S/el design.

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