Whether you want to know exactly how to describe that part of your watch, or what on earth the sales brochure means, we have gathered together a summary of the most popular watch terms to give you a helping hand;
E -
Escapement.
An important internal part. The escapement provides the impulses that maintain the turning of the balance wheel, ensuring the rate the hands are allowed to turn.
Exhibition caseback.
Or Skeletal caseback. A crystal window on the back of the casing, showing the movement.
G -
Gold filled.
Gold is bonded to another metal on the casing or bracelet of a watch. Not the same as solid gold but containing more gold than gold plated, making them more valuable and tarnish resistant.
F -
Flyback hand.
The second hand on a chronograph. Given the name due to how quickly it springs back to zero when reset.
H -
Horology.
Not just the study of time and the science behind it, but also referring to the art of watchmaking.
I -
Incabloc.
A shock absorber that helps protect the moment if the watch is dropped or impacted.
Index hour marker.
A line used on the dial in lieu of numerals.
Ionic plating.
A process that allows a dark grey or black compound to be applied over stainless steel, giving a more modern look to standard metal.
J -
Jewels
A real ruby, or synthetic gemstone that acts as bearing for the gears inside a watch. Reducing friction which adversely affects the accuracy of timekeeping.
L -
Lugs.
The part of the watch case that the bracelet or band attaches to.
Watch Terms E-L
Whether you want to know exactly how to describe that part of your watch, or what on earth the sales brochure means, we have gathered together a summary of the most popular watch terms to give you a helping hand;
E -
Escapement.
An important internal part. The escapement provides the impulses that maintain the turning of the balance wheel, ensuring the rate the hands are allowed to turn.
Exhibition caseback.
Or Skeletal caseback. A crystal window on the back of the casing, showing the movement.
G -
Gold filled.
Gold is bonded to another metal on the casing or bracelet of a watch. Not the same as solid gold but containing more gold than gold plated, making them more valuable and tarnish resistant.
F -
Flyback hand.
The second hand on a chronograph. Given the name due to how quickly it springs back to zero when reset.
H -
Horology.
Not just the study of time and the science behind it, but also referring to the art of watchmaking.
I -
Incabloc.
A shock absorber that helps protect the moment if the watch is dropped or impacted.
Index hour marker.
A line used on the dial in lieu of numerals.
Ionic plating.
A process that allows a dark grey or black compound to be applied over stainless steel, giving a more modern look to standard metal.
J -
Jewels
A real ruby, or synthetic gemstone that acts as bearing for the gears inside a watch. Reducing friction which adversely affects the accuracy of timekeeping.
L -
Lugs.
The part of the watch case that the bracelet or band attaches to.