![]() Commonly used in metal bracelets, it makes the bracelet expands so that it can easily slip on the wrist.ĭial – a watch dial is the face of a watch with the hands and indices on it. ![]() This is a type of buckle that commonly connects both strap/ bracelet’s ends in the middle. Dĭate Window – part of a watch’s dial that indicates the date.ĭeployment Buckle – also known as the deployant buckle or folding clasp. It is a grooved knob outside a watch’s case that is also used to wind a mechanical watch.Ĭrystal – the glass on top of a watch’s dial. It is sometimes transparent (see-through) to see the movement of the watch’s rotor although other timepieces have this as a plain and solid closed cover.Ĭrown – used to set the time and/or date, if applicable. The materials used for watches’ cases vary from one watch to the other.Ĭase back – the back portion of the watch’s case. Most useful for quick strap changing without the help of special tools.Ĭase – the outer covering of the watch. CĬapsa Spring Bar – also known as Capsa Quick Release or Changeable Spring Bar. This fastens the strap’s other end to completely lock the strap. A bezel can rotate and has some timekeeping functions while others are pure stationery and are for decoration only.īuckle – a small metal attached at the end of a strap. It is a fine spring that causes the balance wheel to recoil.īalance Wheel – an integral part of a watch that oscillates and divides the time into equal segments to maintain time accuracy.īarrel – an apparatus with geared teeth where a mainspring is enclosed.īezel – a ring that surrounds the watch crystal and is commonly found on chronographs and diving watches. Bīalance Spring – also known as hairspring. This mechanism refers to the automatic winding of a mechanical watch caused by the wearer’s natural movements while the watch is on the wrist. It also has various ratings with the following as the ones commonly used:Īutomatic Winding Movement – also known as an automatic movement. ![]() It is a unit used to rate the water resistance of watches. ![]() However, for automatic watches, here is the first part of the most commonly used terms: AĪTM – the equivalent of atmospheres. In general, there are several common watch terms used by watchmakers, depending on the types of watches. Somehow, learning first the basic watch terms is the best way to utilize your timepiece’s functionality to the fullest. As a watch enthusiast, it is important that you know your watch well compared to others. ![]()
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