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Glossary terms for pocket watches.

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Glossary terms for pocket watches.

by Stephanie Peace
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are made from clear synthetic plastics like Hesalite - these are shatterproof and have less inherent glare than glass and sapphire .

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is an ornament or medallion hung from the chain that is in view and not in the pocket .

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Rocking from side to side , the controls the movement of the Escape Wheel to one cog at a time ? that's the ticking soun d

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The most visibly moving part of the watch , this is the wheel that rotates quickly back and forth . The derives it's impetus from the Hairspring .

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A is used if you want to keep the watch in your trouser pocket . The chain has a clip that attaches to the trouser belt above the pocket .

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A is the metal ring that holds the Crystal in place . It is usually screwed or clipped onto the body of the watch .

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A is a loop or metal ring at the top of the Stem around the Crown used to clip a chain or Albert to the watch .

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A watch mechanism can be divided into two or three different sections depending on function . These are called " " . The Mainspring Barrel can be housed in the Barrel , whilst the Balance Wheel sometimes housed separately in the Balance .

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The metal part of the watch that houses the movement . Often gold plate , silver , brass or chrome , the comes in a variety of designs from Hunter to Half Hunter , Double Hunter ( twin - lidded ) and Open Dial . Plain cases are commonly engraved , whilst others have ornate engined turned or hammered finishes .

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On the outer edge of the Dial , this is a ring that marks the hours and minutes is called a , so called because the hour marks were referred to as Chapters .

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The knob used for winding and adjusting time at the top of the winding stem is called the . Sometimes called the Winder .

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The traditional name for the Glass - the clear cover of the dial originally made from glass ( mineral ) or sapphire , but now more commonly made from Acrylic

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is an American word for the elaborate , ornate engraving on a watch movement - similar to Guilloche , but the design is cut through an upper plated surface of a different colored metal ( European name : Geneva Stripes ) .

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The is the watch face usually marked with numbers ( or indices . batons & bars ) to divide the 360 degrees into hours and minutes , Sub - Dials showing additional data are called Registers .

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Pocket watches rely on a few key terms . The stores energy , which is released through the to drive the hands . The controls release , with the oscillating to regulate time . A transmission was used to equalize torque as the mainspring unwinds . reduce wear , improving longevity . The features a scale for precision , while the are familiar accessories for carrying the watch . Proper and preserve accuracy .

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