Watches

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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Spring bars

Timepieces; Watches

Spring-loaded bars between the lugs on the case, used to attach a strap or metal bracelet to the case.

As a part of a move towards greater consumer protection and in order to combat fakes in the Far East that claim to be swiss made, the Swiss federal council in 1993 laid down the rule that a watch has ...

Yacht timer

Timepieces; Watches

A countdown timer (see "countdown timer") that sounds warning signals during the countdown to a boat race

World time dial

Timepieces; Watches

A dial, usually on the outer edge of the watch face, that tells the time in up to 24 time zones around the world. The time zones are represented by the names of cities printed on the bezel or dial. ...

Winding stem

Timepieces; Watches

The button on the right side of the watch case used to wind the mainspring. Also called a "crown."

Water resistance

Timepieces; Watches

The ability to withstand splashes of water. Terms such as "water resistant to 50 meters" or "water resistant to 200 meters" indicate that the watch can be worn underwater to various depths.

Mixed display

Timepieces; Watches

Refers to a watch that indicates hours and minutes with hands (analog display) while other optional functions, such as chronograph timing, are indicated by means of liquid crystals (digital display.)