Watches generally have three hands to show the hours, minutes and seconds. Indicators that move over the dial to indicate hour, minute or second. It must be non-metal to be considered a strap a metal version is called a bracelet. StrapĪ strip or band of leather or rubber that holds the watch to the wrist. DialĪ plate with a metal base that is visible through a crystal and carries certain indication such as the hours, minutes and sometimes seconds. RotorĪttached to the watch movement, the rotor rotates freely to wind the mainspring and store power in automatic timepieces. Then in the reading, I found the differences of ‘o’ and ‘g’ very interesting so that I included them in the analysis.
I picked H and x because they are letters that determine the cap height and x-height, which is the frame of all characters. Made of glass, plastic or synthetic Sapphire, the crystal is a transparent cover that protects the watch dial and reduces glare. Anatomy of Five Characters: The five characters I selected are H, x, l, o, g. Pushers are most commonly found on watches with a chronograph. Pusherīutton(s) located outside the case that control specific functions of the watch. On mechanical watches, it is also used to wind the mainspring. <– link to Watch Movements page CrownĪ button on the outside of the watch case that sets the time and date. MovementĪcting like an engine, a movement is the inner mechanism of a watch that keeps time and powers the watch’s functions. Cases are available in many shapes such as round, square, oval, tonneau and rectangular. The container that protects the watch movement. Sometimes referred to as horns, lugs are projections on the watch case that are used to secure the strap or bracelet to the watch case. Usually made of metal, the bezel is a ring around the crystal on the top portion of a watch that holds the glass or crystal in place. Small Sapphires or Rubies located on the movement that reduce friction by acting as bearings for gears in a mechanical watch. Understanding the anatomy of luxury watches will help in selecting the style of Swiss watch that best suits you.Ī small opening (also called a “window”) in the dial that displays certain information such as the date, day, month or moon-phase. A small opening (also called a window) in the dial that displays certain information such as the date, day, month or moon-phase. The diagram below outlines the basic elements in fine watches to build an understanding of their technical makeup. Understanding the anatomy of luxury watches will help in selecting the style of Swiss watch that best suits you. Each watch model (or reference) will have a unique look and function and must be crafted using different components. To create a fine Swiss timepiece, a number of components must be designed, created and assembled by a team of highly skilled watchmakers.
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