Not to be confused with the timer, the stopwatch and the chronometer. Chronometer Watch which has undergone a series of precision tests in an official institute. Crown Knurled knob located on the outside of a watch case and used for winding the mainspring. It is also used for setting the hands to the right time and for correcting thecalendar indications. Also called a calendar-watch or calendar.
Dials vary verymuch in shape, decoration, material, etc.
The indications are given by means of numerals, divisions or symbols of various types. Such displays can be obtained by mechanicalor electronic means. Etablisseur French term for a watch factory which is engaged only in assembling watches, without itself producing the components, which it buys from specialist suppliers. Glass, Crystal Thin plate of glass or transparent synthetic material, for protecting the dials of watches, clocks, etc. Hand Indicator, usually made of a thin, light piece of metal, very variable in form, which moves over a graduated dial or scale.