Watches

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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stepping motor

Timepieces; Watches

The part of a quartz movement that moves the gear train, which in turn moves the watch's hands.

spring bars

Timepieces; Watches

Spring-loaded bars between the lugs on the case, used to attach a strap or metal bracelet to the case.

A watch that uses solar energy (from any light source) to power the quartz movement. The Citizen >Solar-Tech< models use this technology and provide a 180 day power reserve, so they are able to run ...

slide rule

Timepieces; Watches

A device, consisting of logarithmic or other scales on the outer edge of the watch face, that can be used to do mathematical calculations. One of the scales is marked on a rotating bezel, which can ...

skeleton watch

Timepieces; Watches

A watch with no dial and only a chapter ring. As much metal is removed as possible and all the remaining parts are decorated with elaborate engravings.

shock resistance

Timepieces; Watches

As defined by U.S. government regulation, a watch's ability to withstand an impact equal to that of being dropped onto a wood floor from a height of 3 feet.

second time-zone indicator

Timepieces; Watches

An additional dial that can be set to the time in another time zone. It lets the wearer keep track of local time and the time in another country simultaneously.