Watch Glossary

Beveling technique decorating edges of movement components with angled chamfers

Workshop or studio where watches are crafted by skilled artisans

Geneva stripes; parallel lines decorating watch movement surfaces for aesthetic finish

Skilled craftsperson hand-painting and decorating watch dials with precision

Unfinished watch movement; semi-completed base for assembly and finishing

Final decorative and protective treatment of movement and case surfaces

Decorative machine-engraved pattern on watch dials and components

Pearl-like circular finishing pattern applied to watch movement plates and bridges