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Timepieces
Any item that is either worn or displayed to tell the time.
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oscillating weight
Timepieces; Watches
A device that assists in the winding of the watch. The half-moon shaped weight swivels under the force of gravity as the wearer's arm moves and this action rewinds the mainspring.
Montreal
Timepieces; Watches
The Montreal series, launched in 1972, has a very modern rectangular design. The name recalls TAG Heuer's association with the timing of major sports events; Montreal has hosted ...
Microsplit
Timepieces; Watches
Launched in 1972, the Microsplit 800 was the world's first pocket-size sports timer with a quartz movement accurate to 1/100th second.
microrotor
Timepieces; Watches
Invented by the Büren Watch company in the 1950s, it reduces the size of the rotor which requires a certain amount of space to function correctly and often increases the size of ...
mineral glass
Timepieces; Watches
With a hardness of 5 Mohs, mineral watch glass has much greater scratch-resistance than synthetic glass.
Microtimer
Timepieces; Watches
Introduced in 1966, the Microtimer was the world's first miniaturized electronic sports timer accurate to 1/1000th second. The series was relaunched in 2003.
Micrograph F1
Timepieces; Watches
Introduced in 2002, the Micrograph F1 is a true wrist timing instrument accurate to 1/100th second, with special functions for motor racing. It won the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de ...
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- Alarm clocks (574)
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