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Timepieces

Any item that is either worn or displayed to tell the time.

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link series

Timepieces; Watches

The new Link series, introduced in 1999, evolved from the famous S/el design.

line

Timepieces; Watches

A traditional system used for measuring the size of a watch movement. One line (indicated as 1''' ) equals 2.2558 mm. The name comes from the old French "King's foot".

light emitting diode (LED)

Timepieces; Watches

An early system of digital display used to indicate the time. Pressing a push button illuminates the numbers to make them readable.

gold or steel bracelet

Timepieces; Watches

TAG Heuer creates a distinctive metal bracelet for each series of watches, designed specifically to harmonize with the case. TAG Heuer metal bracelets meet the standards of ...

gold plating

Timepieces; Watches

An electrolytic process that deposits a fine layer of gold on watch cases and bracelets.

hallmark

Timepieces; Watches

A mark that is stamped on the watch, generally on the inside or outside of the case back. It is a guarantee that indicates, among other things, the precious metal content (18 for ...

Kirium

Timepieces; Watches

Launched in 1997, the Kirium series was the result of TAG Heuer's close collaboration with the Formula 1 drivers Kimi Raïkkönen and David Coultard, together with the engineers of ...

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