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Using hands to show the time, not LCD display.

Automatic watches are exactly the same as mechanical except they do not need winding as long as they are being worn on a wrist. The movement of the wrist is sufficient to move an oscillating weight which keeps the mainspring wound up.

A non precious metal such as brass.

Also known as cell. The battery number is found on the case back. The volt in a quartz analogue watch is 1.5V. The volt in a digital watch is 3.0V.

The ring on the outside of the watch case around the dial. The bezel can be rotated.

The metal is the same throughout but the plating finish juxtaposes white and yellow side by side on the bracelet.

A metal bracelet which holds the watch to the wrist. Made up of links which allow the bracelet to articulate to mould itself comfortably to any wrist.

Bracelet sets are matching watch and bracelet designs, usually for ladies evening wear.

The fastening for a strap, consisting of a rim and tongue. The rim of a Rotary buckle incorporates the winged wheel design.