Watch Glossary
1676 horological terms explained
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ÉbaucheTechnical
Unfinished watch movement blank purchased by brands for assembly and finishing
ETA movementTechnical
Generic Swiss movement manufactured by ETA SA; widely used in affordable watchmaking
In-house movementTechnical
Watch movement entirely developed and manufactured by the brand itself
JewelingTechnical
Functional decorative elements on watch movements; historically functional for friction reduction
Lug-to-lugTechnical
Measurement between watch case attachment points determining wrist fit compatibility
Manufacture movementTechnical
Watch movement entirely designed and produced in-house by a single manufacture
Movement caliberTechnical
Official designation identifying specific watch movement design and manufacturing source
Movement finishingTechnical
Decorative treatment of watch movement including Côtes de Genève and polishing