Timepieces

Timepieces

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

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aperture

Timepieces; Watches

A window set in a watch dial that displays a function, an aperture most often displays the calendar date, weekday or month.

atmosphere (ATM)

Timepieces; Watches

An ATM is a unit of atmospheric pressure. Watchmakers use these units to denote water resistance. Water-resistant watch helps prevent moisture from entering the case and harming ...

automatic movement

Timepieces; Watches

An automatic movement is a mechanical movement with a self-winding design. An automatic watch harnesses the energy produced by motion to wind the spring. This movement features a ...

baton hands

Timepieces; Watches

Batons are straight, narrow hands that are also referred to as stick hands.

caliber

Timepieces; Watches

Caliber refers to the configuration and size of the watch movement.

case

Timepieces; Watches

The frame that houses the watch mechanisms is called the case. The case for a men's watch usually measures 35 millimeters or more in diameter; the size for a women's watch case is ...