Watch Glossary

Case design with applied dial elements creating a layered appearance, often seen in military watches.

Caseback sealed with threads that screw onto the case middle, improving water resistance.

Crown that screws onto the case threads for enhanced water resistance.

Chronograph button secured with a screw for enhanced durability.

Engraved caseback featuring broad arrow, service number, issuance year, and soldier identification.

Rotating bezel on military-issue watches typically featuring elapsed-time scale for field operations.

Case construction where the caseband is machined entirely from solid metal, no hollow sections.

Case design featuring distinct stepped or tiered levels on the sides, creating dimensional appearance.

Precision specification for sunrise-sunset display aperture alignment consistency