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The Watch Encyclopedia
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48 terms
Clear filtersPower-save mode
An operating mode that reduces energy consumption, for example by stopping selected displays while timekeeping continues.
Modern watch technologyPrimary battery
A battery designed principally for use without recharging, found in many conventional quartz watches.
Modern watch technologyQuartz movement
A movement using a quartz oscillator as a time reference and electronic circuitry to control the display.
Modern watch technologyQuartz oscillator
An electrical oscillator using a quartz resonator to establish a stable frequency reference.
Modern watch technologyRadio-controlled watch
A watch able to receive compatible broadcast time signals and use them to correct its time.
Modern watch technologyRechargeable cell
An electrical energy-storage component designed to be recharged rather than discarded after a single discharge cycle.
Modern watch technologyRFID
A radio-based identification technology that may be used in watch-related access or product systems.
Modern watch technologySatellite Wave
Citizen's name for satellite-based time-reception technologies used in selected watches.
Modern watch technologySmartwatch
A watch with digital computing and connected functions beyond conventional time display.
Modern watch technologySolar cell
A component converting light into electrical energy for a light-powered watch.
Modern watch technologySolar-powered watch
A watch using light to generate electrical energy that is stored for later operation.
Modern watch technologySpiromax
Patek Philippe's name for a silicon-based hairspring technology used in selected calibres.
Modern watch technologySpring Drive
A mainspring-powered system using electronic quartz-based regulation and an electromagnetic brake.
Modern watch technologyStepper motor
A motor moving in controlled increments, often used to drive the hands of an analogue quartz watch.
Modern watch technologySyloxi
Rolex's name for a silicon hairspring technology used in selected movements.
Modern watch technologyTime-signal reception
The process by which a compatible watch receives an external broadcast used for time correction.
Modern watch technologyTough Movement
Casio's name for a movement technology combining specified timekeeping and hand-position features in selected models.
Modern watch technologyTough Solar
Casio's name for its light-powered watch technology and associated energy-storage arrangements.