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