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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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Case back seal
Timepieces; Watches
Synthetic material that ensures water-resistance around the case back.
Case back
Timepieces; Watches
The part which closes the case. It can be fixed with screws, but it can also screw into the case, or simply be pressed into place.
Carrera
Timepieces; Watches
The launch of the Carrera chronograph in 1964 was a tribute to the famous "Carrera Panamerica" car race of the 1950s.
Carat of diamonds
Timepieces; Watches
A measure of the weight of precious stones. One carat represents 0.205gr.
Crown
Timepieces; Watches
A small rotating button that it is found on the side of the case. In a mechanical watch it is used for windin the mechanism. In all watches (mechanical, automatic or quartz) it is used to set the ...
Counter
Timepieces; Watches
A small dial (square, round or rectangular) that is stamped on, or set into, the dial of a watch, indicating specific information. In a chronograph, counters display the hours, minutes, 1/10th second ...
