Watch Glossary

Mechanical safeguard preventing accidental contact between holding fingers and movement jewels

High-precision mechanical interface ensuring repeatable movement positioning in fixture

Specialized movement holder allowing unobstructed balance wheel oscillation observation during assembly checks.

Ferrous metal foundation on movement holders allowing positioning on workshop ferrous work surfaces.

Interchangeable component positioning movement holders for different caliber jewel and pivot configurations.

Precision fixture aligning movement holder arms equidistant from mainplate center for balanced support.

Quantitative measure of rotational resistance in movement holder positioning mechanisms

Flexible component in movement holder ensuring even contact pressure across movement plate

Bearing-mounted swivel on movement holders enabling 360-degree horizontal rotation without component stress.

Design feature accounting for temperature-induced dimensional changes in holding fixtures

Thorough visual examination of all movement components for damage or wear

Early-stage corrosion on movement components appearing as thin reddish oxidation layer.

Identifying unique wear signatures on caliber-specific components used to verify authentic movement installation.

Comprehensive evaluation of mechanical movement performance parameters.

Dial with multiple depth levels creating three-dimensional appearance