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1676 horological terms explained

Left-handed crownCase

Crown positioned at 9 o'clock instead of standard 3 o'clock for left-handed watch operation.

Lug Droop AssessmentCase

Evaluation of whether lugs curve downward excessively beyond natural wrist contour

Lug Horn Radius AggressionCase

Measurement scale for how sharply or gently lug horns extend outward from case body

Lug WearCase

Polishing and erosion visible on case lugs from bracelet friction over time.

Lug WidthCase

Space between the lugs where the strap or bracelet attaches.

Lug-to-Case Radius TransitionCase

Curvature quality and smoothness where lugs meet the main case body

Lug-to-lug distanceCase

Measurement between the inner edges of the lugs, determining strap and bracelet fit on the wrist.

Lug-to-Lug Footprint RatioCase

Proportional relationship between lug-to-lug distance and case diameter for wearability assessment

Lug-to-Lug Proportion Comfort ZoneCase

Ideal range of lug-to-lug measurements (typically 48-50mm) for average wrist comfort

Lug-to-Wrist Clearance GapCase

Minimum distance between lugs and wrist bone when watch sits naturally on typical wrists

LugsCase

Projections on the case that hold the strap or bracelet.