Watch Glossary

Decorative technique using contrasting metal wire for surface patterns

Rotating disc beneath dial displaying current calendar date

Tapered luxedo-style hands typical of dress watches like Cartier Tank

Twin windows displaying both day of week and calendar date in separate apertures

Analog dial indication of current water depth; requires special pressure sensor.

Water resistance scale printed on dial indicating maximum depth

Small posts on dial underside securing it to movement bridges.

Outer circumferential section of dial, often featuring minute markers.

Secondary small dial positioned within main dial for functions like chronograph or GMT

Rotating bezel with markings for underwater timing and decompression