Watch Glossary
1676 horological terms explained
Rectangular gemstone cut with step facets, commonly used in watch bezels and hour markers.
Technique securing rectangular gemstones between parallel metal bars.
Manufacturing specification ensuring consistent diagonal angle of barleycorn lines ±1-2°.
Tolerance range for individual barleycorn element orientation deviations.
The calculated radius of curved barleycorn grain element profiles.
The uniformity of grain direction orientation across entire barleycorn dial surface.
The smooth progressive angle change across barleycorn pattern field.
Orientation specification indicating primary diagonal flow direction of grain texture.
The angular spacing between successive barleycorn grain elements on a dial surface.
Repeating grain-like diagonal striations mimicking barley texture on finished dial surfaces.
Simplified rectangular hour markers minimizing complexity while maintaining readability
Simple rectangular hour markers without numerical designation
Dial design featuring raised circular bezants beneath applied gemstone indices.
Rotating bezel functioning in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions
Hour marker featuring brilliant-cut gemstone for enhanced light refraction.
Subtle broad arrow symbol sometimes engraved on dial indicating military manufacture.
Standardized positioning of Crown property mark at 12 o'clock on military-issue dials.
Matte finish achieved through directional abrasive surface treatment.