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Watches
Of or relating to timepieces worn on the wrist or kept in a convenient place, such as a coat pocket.
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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 comfort, security and ...
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 gold, 850PT 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 Team McLaren ...
