Watch Glossary
1104 horological terms explained
Hand-wound movement, 40-hour power reserve, robust construction for field watches
Hand-wound, 50-hour reserve, reliable workhorse for Prospex line, accurate regulation
Simple automatic, 41-hour reserve, iconic in Submariner homage watches, proven durability
Grand Seiko in-house movement, 72-hour reserve, high accuracy, hand-wound precision
Automatic, 40-hour reserve, hacking seconds, day-date complications, affordable reliability
ETA 2824 alternative, 42-hour reserve, Swiss-made, compatible chronograph calibers available
Chronograph movement based on 7750, 42-hour reserve, Swiss manufacture, column wheel
Component that engages intermediate wheel to enable time-setting mode in keyless works
Hairspring made from silicon, offering improved precision and resistance to temperature variations.
Watch movement powered directly by solar panels, requiring no battery replacement.
Rolex's silicon hairspring and balance wheel assembly for enhanced chronometric performance.
Seiko's unique technology combining mechanical precision with quartz accuracy using a mainspring.
Software design allowing smartwatch apps to function independently without tethered smartphone
Movement minimum 60% Swiss-manufactured content, Sellita SW200/500, ETA movements qualify
Omega's proprietary silicon hairspring providing superior stability and anti-magnetic properties.