Watch Glossary

John Harrison's first marine chronometer, completed in 1735 using a grasshopper escapement

Harrison's pocket watch-style chronometer that won the Longitude Prize with remarkable accuracy

Auction house term for escalating bid velocity indicating high collector demand or heated competition.

Vintage watches where date changes coincide with hour hand position at midnight.

High watchmaking; artisanal craftsmanship producing exceptional mechanical timepieces

Relating to the science, study, and art of timekeeping and watch design

Master craftsperson specializing in the design, construction, and repair of clocks and watches

Green Submariner Date reference 116610LV, named for its vibrant hulking green color.