Watch Dictionary

A watch complication that provides an audible or vibrating signal at a preset time. It can be powered by mechanical

The measure of the arc or angle through which the balance wheel of a mechanical watch swings. It directly affects

A traditional watch display featuring hour, minute, and sometimes second hands, which rotate around a dial to indicate time. Often

A feature of a watch designed to resist interference from magnetic fields, which can disrupt the accuracy of mechanical movements.

A small opening or window on the watch dial that displays additional information such as the date, day, or moon

Also known as a hairspring, it is a thin, coiled spring attached to the balance wheel in a mechanical watch.

A crucial component in a mechanical movement that oscillates back and forth, regulating the release of energy from the mainspring

A drum-shaped component in a mechanical watch that houses the mainspring. The barrel stores and transfers energy to the gear

The outer ring that surrounds the watch crystal, securing it in place. Bezels can be decorative, fixed, or functional, such