Watch Glossary
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Watchface Customization APIMovement
Software interface allowing third-party developers to design proprietary watch displays
Wheel BlankMovement
Basic disc of metal before teeth are cut to create functional gear wheel
Winding PinionMovement
Gear on the crown shaft that engages the ratchet wheel during manual mainspring winding.
Winding StemMovement
Shaft that connects crown to keyless works for manual winding and time setting functions