Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Bridge A bridge is a structural component in a mechanical movement that holds various parts, such as the gear train or balance wheel, in place... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Cambered Crystal A cambered crystal is a slightly curved or domed crystal covering the watch dial. This curvature enhances readability by reducing glare... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Complication A complication is any function in a watch beyond basic timekeeping. Common complications include chronographs, dual time zones, perpetu... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Chronograph A chronograph is a watch complication that functions as a stopwatch, allowing the user to measure elapsed time while maintaining standa... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Chronometer A chronometer is a highly precise watch that has passed rigorous accuracy testing by official certifying bodies such as the Contrôle Of... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Côtes de Genève Côtes de Genève is a decorative finishing technique found on high-end mechanical movements. It consists of parallel wave-like stripes e... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Deployment Clap A deployment clasp is a folding metal clasp that secures a watch strap or bracelet while allowing it to open and close easily. It provi... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Crystal The crystal is the transparent cover that protects the watch dial. It can be made of different materials, including acrylic, mineral gl... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Crown The crown is a small, ridged knob on the side of a watch case used to wind a manual wind movement, set the time, and adjust other funct... Continue reading
Garrett Silverstein 16 Dec 2024 December 16, 2024 Dial The dial is the face of the watch, where time is displayed using hands, hour markers, and numerals. Dials come in various designs, colo... Continue reading