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The Watch Encyclopedia
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139 terms
Clear filtersPanda dial
A dial with contrasting dark subdials on a lighter background, resembling a panda's face.
Cases, dials & braceletsPin link
A bracelet link retained by a pin or pin-and-collar arrangement.
Cases, dials & braceletsPlatinum
A dense precious metal used for selected watch cases, bracelets and movement components.
Cases, dials & braceletsPorcelain dial
A dial made using porcelain, distinct from vitreous enamel applied to a metal substrate.
Cases, dials & braceletsPresident bracelet
Rolex's name for a bracelet style with three rounded links across its width.
Cases, dials & braceletsPusher
A button operating a function such as a chronograph, calendar correction or alarm.
Cases, dials & braceletsPVD
A family of vacuum deposition processes used to apply thin surface coatings.
Cases, dials & braceletsQuick-release strap
A strap attachment with a release control designed to make removal easier without conventional spring-bar tools.
Cases, dials & braceletsRectangular case
A case with a face outline longer in one direction than the other and principally straight sides.
Cases, dials & braceletsRehaut
The inner case surface or flange between the dial perimeter and crystal.
Cases, dials & braceletsReverse-panda dial
A dial with contrasting light subdials on a darker background.
Cases, dials & braceletsRiveted bracelet
A bracelet whose links or side structures use a riveted construction or reproduce that visual style.
Cases, dials & braceletsRolesium
Rolex's name for a particular combination of steel and platinum in selected watch designs.
Cases, dials & braceletsRolesor
Rolex's name for a combination of gold and steel in selected watch components.
Cases, dials & braceletsRose gold
Gold alloys whose copper content contributes a pink or reddish appearance.
Cases, dials & braceletsRound case
A watch case whose primary face outline is circular.
Cases, dials & braceletsSafety clasp
A clasp incorporating an additional retaining feature to reduce accidental opening.
Cases, dials & braceletsSalmon dial
A collector description for a dial with a pinkish copper or salmon-like colour.
Cases, dials & braceletsSandwich dial
A layered dial in which openings in an upper layer reveal a lower layer, often carrying luminous material.
Cases, dials & braceletsSapphire crystal
A crystal made from synthetic sapphire, chosen for its high resistance to scratching.
Cases, dials & braceletsScrew link
A bracelet link retained by a screw-based fastening arrangement.
Cases, dials & braceletsScrew-down crown
A crown secured by a threaded connection, often as part of a water-resistance design.
Cases, dials & braceletsScrew-fixed caseback
A caseback held by separate screws, distinct from a caseback that itself screws into the case.
Cases, dials & braceletsScrew-in caseback
A caseback secured by turning it into a matching threaded connection in the case.
Cases, dials & braceletsSector dial
A dial layout divided into visually distinct areas or scales, often emphasising circular segments.
Cases, dials & braceletsSedna gold
Omega's name for a proprietary rose-gold alloy used in selected watches.
Cases, dials & braceletsShark mesh
A collector name for a comparatively coarse woven-metal bracelet style.
Cases, dials & braceletsSkeleton watch
A watch with components cut away or exposed to reveal more of the movement.
Cases, dials & braceletsSnap-on caseback
A caseback retained by a press-fit or snapping connection rather than a threaded closure.
Cases, dials & braceletsSolid end link
An end link made as a substantially solid component rather than a folded hollow structure.