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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 ...

Horns

Timepieces; Watches

The parts of the case that are used to attach the strap or bracelet.

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.

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