Watch Glossary
1676 horological terms explained
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AnglageManufacture
Beveling technique decorating edges of movement components with angled chamfers
AtelierManufacture
Workshop or studio where watches are crafted by skilled artisans
Côtes de GenèveManufacture
Geneva stripes; parallel lines decorating watch movement surfaces for aesthetic finish
Dial PainterManufacture
Skilled craftsperson hand-painting and decorating watch dials with precision
EbaucheManufacture
Unfinished watch movement; semi-completed base for assembly and finishing
FinishingManufacture
Final decorative and protective treatment of movement and case surfaces
GuillochéManufacture
Decorative machine-engraved pattern on watch dials and components
PerlageManufacture
Pearl-like circular finishing pattern applied to watch movement plates and bridges