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Magnetic Field Sensor ArrayComplications
Multi-axis magnetometer detecting geomagnetic orientation for compass functionality
Minute RepeaterComplications
Mechanism that chimes the time in hours, quarter hours, and minutes when a slide or pusher is activated.
Monopusher ChronographComplications
Chronograph operated by single pusher button for start, stop, and reset functions.
Moon Phase ComplicationComplications
Mechanical display showing lunar phases through rotating disk behind aperture on dial.
Moon Phase DisplayComplications
Aperture showing the current lunar phase, cycling every 29.5 days with rotating disc mechanism.
MoonphaseComplications
Complication displaying lunar phases with rotating disc showing moon's illumination cycle.