Watch Glossary

Silvery precious metal used in white gold alloys and luxury watch cases

Property of materials that absorb light and re-emit it, used in all non-radioactive watch lume

Dense, precious metal prized for luxury watches; highly resistant to corrosion and wear

Radioactive element formerly used in watch lume, less hazardous than radium but still radioactive

Physical Vapor Deposition; durable coating applied to steel for black or colored finish