9508 - Luxury Watch

Retrograde

Does not display the function in a circular fashion. Rather, it sets out the functions in a linear manner.

Platinum

Doesn't tarnish and has a radiant beautiful white luster Popular choice for very prestigious watches and Limited Edition pieces

Quartz Movement

Electronic watch movement with a quartz crystal that oscillates when a current is applied to it. Generally more accurate than a Mechanical Movement

Dial

Face of watch

Quartz Crystal

Gnerates an electrical charge when mechanical pressure is applied

Sterling Silver

Highly Reflective Precious Metal, which is 92.5% pure and is often used in watches and watch dials

Escapement

Provides the impulses to maintain the Oscillations of the balance wheel od pendulum which governs the rate at which the escapement lets the wheels and hands of the watch revolve

Tank Watch

Rectangular watch with bars along the sides of its face

Calibre

Refer to the movement, its origins or its maker

Mainspring

The coiled spring which provides the power to drive a mechanical watch movement

Chopard

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands by Jewellers

Harry Winston

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands by Jewellers

Piaget

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands by Jewellers

Van Cleef & Arpels

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands by Jewellers

Arnold & Son

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands in favour and demand

Bell & Ross

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands in favour and demand

Glashütte Original

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands in favour and demand

Hublot

Tier 1: High-End luxury brands in favour and demand

A. Lange & Söhne

Tier I

Audermars Piguet

Tier I

Breguet

Tier I

Girard-Perragaux

Tier I

Patek Philippe

Tier I

Vacheron Constantin

Tier I

Zenith

Tier I

Blancpain

Tier I Swatch Group Along with Breguet, Vacheron Constatin, is one of the oldest surviving watch-making establishments Never produced quartz watches in the past Never will produced watches with digital displays Produces fewer than 30 watches per day Products: Blancpain 1735: True and grand complication (Tourbillon, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, split chrono)

Jaeger-LeCoultre

Tier I Switzerland Brand Known for Wristwatch Richemont Key Products: - Reverso: Art Deco design - Duoplan: "You won't have time to finish your cigarette before your watch is repaired." - Joaillerie 101: World's still-smallest mechanical movement

IWC

Tier I Swizterland Brand Details of the caliber, materials used and cases have been entered into the records. Key Products: 5001 in Rose Gold: Time; Seconds; Date; 7-Day Power Reserve; PR Indicator Price Range: 21,600$

Breitling

Tier II

Mont Blanc

Tier II

Officine Panerai

Tier II

Rolex

Tier II

Baume & Mercier

Tier III

Maurice Lacroix

Tier III

Rado

Tier III

TAG Heuer

Tier III

Seiko

Tier IV

Cerruti 1881

Tier V: Entry-level Brands

Ulysse Nardin

Tier i

Tang Buckle

Traditional Loop and Pin buckle

Sapphire Crystal

Very hard transparent material commonly used for "scratch-proof" watch glasses

Mechanical Movement

Watch that runs without an outside electrical source Composed of multiple parts, gears, screws and springs.

Tourbillon

Whirlwind An addition to the mechanics of a watch escapement

Bezel

Wider and usually thicker section of the hoop, which may contain a flat surface, usually with an engraved design, as in a signet ring, or a gem.

Barrel

A drum that holds the Miainspring in a mechanical watch. The size of the barrel directly affects the length of the Power Reserve. Some watches feature a Double-Barrel which allows for extra long power reserve. The toothed rim of the barrel drives the train

Stainless Steel

A durable metal alloy that is almost rust resistant and rarely corrodes or discolors, and therefore is highly suitable for watch case and bracelets. It is sometimes used on the case backs of watches made of other metals

Titanium

A metal with a slightly darke / greyer appearance than Stainless Steel Stronger and Lighter than steel Sports and divers watches as it is resistant to salt water corrosion

Chronometer

A precision watch with a movement that has been rated by the official Swiss testing laboratory.

Aperture

A small opening / window found on the dials of some watches in which certain indications are given, such as the hour and the date

Subsidiary Dial

A small sub-dial on a watch face used for purposes such as indicating the date.

Complication

A watch with functions other than timekeeping. Chronographs, alarm, annual calendar and GMT functions.