Watch Glossary

Mechanical display showing the times of sunrise and sunset for a specific geographic location.

Cam-driven complication computing daily solar rise-set times based on latitude-season

Complication displaying precise times of solar rise and set for specific geographic location.

Integrated scale displaying ambient temperature, typically placed on the dial edge or subsidiary dial.

Minute repeater chiming hours, quarter hours, and minutes when respective pushers are activated individually.

Displays tidal information based on lunar cycles, useful for maritime and sailing activities.

Automatic time adjustment system utilizing GNSS and network data for accuracy across regions

Seconds hand that advances in one-second jumps at specific intervals, also called dead beat.

High-precision positioning technology enabling spatial awareness and proximity detection

Chronograph clutch mechanism engaging vertically, also called cam-follower or friction clutch.

Predictive software calculating aerobic capacity using heart rate variability and GPS pace data

Moving hour numeral circling dial rather than traditional rotating hand mechanism.

Complication where hours appear in a rotating disc window, moving horizontally across the dial.

Direct network connection enabling streaming, downloads, and independent internet access

Machine learning model identifying exercise type (running, cycling, swimming) from sensor data

Displays 24 or more time zones simultaneously, often with city names on the dial or bezel.

Annual calendar display indicating astrological zodiac signs rather than traditional month names.

Dial complication showing the current zodiacal sign based on the calendar date.

Rotating dial or hand showing current zodiacal position based on calendar date.