{"id":779,"date":"2019-10-06T20:21:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-06T14:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/?p=779"},"modified":"2024-04-04T16:20:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:50:31","slug":"your-comprehensive-guide-to-luxury-watches-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/your-comprehensive-guide-to-luxury-watches-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Comprehensive Guide to Luxury Watches 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wonderful world of watches is a beautiful one, though a mysterious one, filled with confusing terminology and complications (in more ways than one!). Though one knows the basic details of fine luxury watches, it&#8217;s often the smallest details that can make a huge difference. But don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;re in good hands! We&#8217;ve prepped a watch decode for you right here, so that terms like Tonneau, Tourbillon and Tritium don&#8217;t get your Tongue twisted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-781\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analog Display<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A watch that shows the time using hands and a dial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Automatic Winding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This refers to the winding that happens on a wearer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s wrist through motion rather than manually winding. Top tip : if you haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worn your automatic watch in a few days, you will have to wind it to start it again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aperture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small opening on your watch face that shows the change in date, day or month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-782\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bezel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ring around the crystal on the top portion of a watch. It is usually made of metals such as gold, platinum or stainless steel and it holds the glass or crystal in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bi-Directional Rotating Bezel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or as we put it, Bezel 2.0! This can be turned clockwise or anti-clockwise and can be used to make mathematical calculations or keep track of elapsed time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caliber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The size or style of watch movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caseback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The underside of the watch that touches your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chronograph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A time that can be started and stopped to a time and event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chronometer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An instrument for measuring time extremely precisely. To be called a chronometer, the watch has to pass very stringent tests set by the Controle Officiale Suisse des Chronometres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crystal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A transparent cover that protects the face of the watch. It can be crafted from glass, plastic or synthetic sapphire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day\/Night Indicator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A coloured or shaded band on a watch that shows timezones in the day and in the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Destro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Translating into \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Right\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in Italian, this signifies that the watch is to be worn on the right hand and is a feature of Panerai luxury watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A watch that displays time through a numerical display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escapement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A device in a mechanical watch that controls the motion of the hands by controlling wheel rotation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ETA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The leading manufacturer\u00c2&nbsp; for movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fly-Back Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An additional hand that is paired with the seconds hand in a chronograph. It can be stopped individually and then made to catch up with the main seconds hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">G<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gasket<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An integral part of every water-resistant watch, the gasket seals the caseback, crystal and crown from water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">German Silver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Composed of copper, zinc and 10% nickel, German Silver does not oxidise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guilloche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surface decoration or texture.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The indicator that points at hour, minute and second. It comes in a variety of styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hour Markers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arab and Roman numerals and symbols that are placed around the dial to mark the hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-784\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luminescence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A form of material that allows for reading the time in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mainspring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The driving flat-coiled spring of a watch that supplies power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Military Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time that is measured in 24 Hour Segments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mineral Crystals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat-hardened glass that is about 10 times more scratch-resistant and stronger than plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanical Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powered by a mainspring and works with the balance wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inner mechanism of a watch that keeps time and powers the watch\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perpetual Calendar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A calendar complication that adjusts for varying lengths of months as well as for leap years.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Reserve Indicator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Showcases the balance power in a mechanical watch and indicates how much time before it needs to be wound again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-786\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quartz Movement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A movement that is powered by a quartz crystal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick-Set or Quick-Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mechanism to set the date directly to avoid having to turn the hands for 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A part of a movement that makes time more accurate by speeding it up or slowing it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retrograde Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hand with a tip that moves over a portion of the arc of the circle instead of the full circle. Once it has reached its end, it reverts to its beginning point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rider Tabs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four markers set around the bezel to use as a reference point for time that one wants to remember.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-787\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rotor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part of an automatic watch that winds the mainspring by constantly rotating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sapphire Crystals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 to 3 times harder than mineral glass and virtually scratchproof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screw-Down Crown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An additional screwing mechanism for the crown to make it water-resistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shock Absorber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resilient bearing in a watch that is designed to absorb shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shock Resistance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A watch\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ability to resist damage after being dropped onto a wooden floor from a height of 3 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slide Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A rotating bezel that can multiply or divide two numbers, convert miles to km and vice-versa, convert exchange rates et al.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Split Seconds Chronograph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A watch that posseses two hands, one of which can be stopped to indicate an intermediate time while the other hand continues to run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A loaded metal bar between the two case lugs to attach a bracelet or a band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sub-Dial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mini dial within a dial. Dials can have upto 4 sub-dials that can share information such as chronographs, alarms, dual time zones etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kapoorwatch.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/BlogPost32-Watch101Creative-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-788\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tongue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A moveable metal piece that anchors one side of the strap to the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tonneau<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A watch shaped like a barrel with two convex sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tourbillon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A device that eliminates the problems of inaccuracy by balancing the horizontal and vertical positions of the balance wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tritium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A slightly radioactive substance that allows hour and second markers to glow in the dark. Watches that have Tritium in them have to disclose it by stating T on the dial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Uni-Directional Rotating Bezel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bezel that shows elapsed time and it is usually found on divers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">W<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The action of tightening the mainspring of a watch and can be done manually or automatically.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The wonderful world of watches is a beautiful one, though a mysterious one, filled with confusing terminology and complications (in more ways than one!). 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