Watch Glossary
1676 horological terms explained
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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.