Watch Glossary

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ÉbaucheTechnical

Unfinished watch movement blank purchased by brands for assembly and finishing

ETA movementTechnical

Generic Swiss movement manufactured by ETA SA; widely used in affordable watchmaking

In-house movementTechnical

Watch movement entirely developed and manufactured by the brand itself

JewelingTechnical

Functional decorative elements on watch movements; historically functional for friction reduction

Lug-to-lugTechnical

Measurement between watch case attachment points determining wrist fit compatibility

Manufacture movementTechnical

Watch movement entirely designed and produced in-house by a single manufacture

Movement caliberTechnical

Official designation identifying specific watch movement design and manufacturing source

Movement finishingTechnical

Decorative treatment of watch movement including Côtes de Genève and polishing