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1676 horological terms explained

Longitude PrizeHistory

British competition offering substantial reward for solving maritime longitude determination problem

Longitude problemHistory

Challenge of determining a ship's east-west position at sea, solved through precise timekeeping

Lot Estimate VarianceHistory

Auction house predictive range between low and high estimate reflecting market uncertainty for specific model.

Lug Hole Closure TechniqueHistory

Historical watchmaking method of partially or fully closing factory lug holes for strap integration.