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Timepieces
Any item that is either worn or displayed to tell the time.
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liquid crystal display (LCD)
Timepieces; Alarm clocks
A type of display used in digital watches, clocks and many portable computers. LCD displays utilize two sheets of polarizing material with a liquid crystal solution between them. ...
light emitting diode (LED)
Timepieces; Alarm clocks
An electronic device that lights up when electricity is passed through it. LEDs are usually red. They are good for displaying numerical images because they can be relatively ...
lighted dial
Timepieces; Alarm clocks
This description means that the clock has a light bulb behind or to the side of the dial to light it up at night. The light can be "continuous" (on all the time), or "on demand" ...
luminous
Timepieces; Alarm clocks
The clock description may say it has "luminous" hands, numbers and/or hour dots. This means that a luminous material has been applied that will glow for a limited time in the ...
mechanical clock
Timepieces; Alarm clocks
Clocks which should be wound up. The spring, when fully would, will run for 24-36 hours. Wind up clocks will make a ticking sound. The loudness will vary from model to model.
nightvision
Timepieces; Alarm clocks
This is a patented technology developed by Equity Time USA. It is a low-light "glow" of the dial for night viewing. This technology does not use a light bulb.
nite-glo
Timepieces; Alarm clocks
This is a patented technology developed by Wehrle, which is similar to the Equity Nightvision. It is a low-light "glow" of the dial for night viewing. This technology does not use ...
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