A movement based on a mainspring that is wound by hand. When wound, it slowly unwinds the spring in an even motion. An automatic mechanical requires no winding because of the rotor, which winds the ma [..]

A unit of measurement used to indicate the water resistance of a watch. One atmosphere equals 10 meters (33 feet).

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Made of an inexpensive plastic that can have shallow scratches buffed out.

A watch complication that sounds an alarm at a preset time or at regular intervals.

A watch that displays the time with an hour and a minute hand on a dial marked with twelve hour markers.

Regular two piece buckle used to attach a leather strap, like the buckle on a belt.

A mechanical watch movement that is equipped with an oscillating rotor that spins as the wearer’s wrist moves. The movement of the rotor winds the watch.

The heart of the movement that receives the energy to run from the escapement. The balance wheel beats, or oscillates, in a circular motion between five and ten times per second.

Any non-precious metal.