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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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Grande complications
Timepieces; Watches
The most complex of mechanical watches featuring an abundance of complications. The term is normally restricted to mechanical watches. Quartz watches with additional features are usually described as ...
Gold plating
Timepieces; Watches
An electrolytic process that deposits a fine layer of gold on watch cases and bracelets.
Hallmark
Timepieces; Watches
A mark that is stamped on the watch, generally on the inside or outside of the case back. It is a guarantee that indicates, among other things, the precious metal content (18 for gold, 850PT for ...
Kirium
Timepieces; Watches
Launched in 1997, the Kirium series was the result of TAG Heuer's close collaboration with the Formula 1 drivers Kimi Raïkkönen and David Coultard, together with the engineers of Team McLaren ...
External parts
Timepieces; Watches
All the parts that are added to the movement and contribute to its final appearance, functionality and protection (e.g. case, dial, hands, crown, crystal.)
Escapement
Timepieces; Watches
The escapement is the mechanism that receives the energy from the mainspring through the gear train and transmits it to the balance, causing it oscillate.