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A
Auto repeat timer
A feature that allows for continuous ...
Automatic
This is a mechanical watch in ...
Arabic numerals
1,2,3,4,5 etc. used to indicate hour ...
Analogue quartz
This refers to any analog timepiece ...
Analogue
A timepiece with dial, hands and ...
Ambient temperature
Temperature of the atmosphere within the ...
Alpha-numeric
A display method using both letters ...
Alarm
A function (or mode) which is ...
Adjustable bracelet
An adjustable bracelet can be adjusted ...
B
Buckle
The fastening used to secure a ...
Bracelet- Expanding
An expanding bracelet can be stretched ...
Bracelet
A bracelet is a metal band ...
Bezel
The ring around the dial of ...
Battery life
The minimum period of time that ...
Batons (markers)
Oblong hour markers on the dial ...
Base metal
Any non-precious metal.
Band- Leather
A variety of different animal skins ...
Band
An attachment fitted to the watch ...
Baguette
Ladies style watch with a thin, ...
Back light
A light used to highlight the ...
C
Crystal (glass)
The mineral or synthetic (glass-like) covering ...
Crown- Screwdown locking
A crown which aides water resistance ...
Crown
A small knob situated on the ...
Countdown timer
Measures remaining time from a preset ...
Clasp- Deployment/buckle
The portion of the band designed ...
Clasp
The fastening mechanism attached to a ...
Chronograph
A watch which has two independent ...
Champagne dial
This term is used to describe ...
Caseback
The back of the watch.
Case
The case is the body of ...
Capacitor
A high volume condenser that stores ...
Calibre
The size and factory number of ...
Calendar
This is also referred to as ...
Cabochon crown
A rounded semi-precious stone or synthetic ...
D
Duo display
A watch with duo-display has both ...
Dual Time
Capability of a watch to display ...
Diver’s watches
Diver’s watches are designed and manufactured ...
Digital
A timepiece that shows the time ...
Dial (face)
This is the face of the ...
Day/Date
This function on a watch shows ...
E
Electro luminescent display
A bright blue-green panel lit by ...
F
Functional
This term is often used to ...
Frequency
The measurement of oscillations per second. ...
Finish
The surface texture of cases and ...
Face (dial)
This is also known as the ...
G
Glass
The glass is the crystal which ...
Generating rotor
A permanent rotating magnet capable of ...
H
Hands
An analogue watch always has an ...
I
Integrated circuit (IC)
A miniature electronic contained within a ...
Instant start function
A function of some SEIKO Kinetic ...
K
Kinetic
Kinetic is a SEIKO category of ...
L
Luminous
Self illuminating paint used on hands ...
Lumibrite
A luminous, non radioactive substance used ...
Logo
The trade name on the dial ...
Lithium ion
A light metallic element used in ...
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
The type of display used in ...
M
Movement
This refers to the inner workings ...
Moon phase
A wheel on a watch partially ...
Mode
The mode switch or button of ...
Metal injection moulding
Unique method of manufacturing steel cases ...
O
Oscillator
A counter weight used to generate ...
P
Push button release
This refers to the buttons which ...
Pressure test
A method of testing the water ...
Power reserve indicator
A on some SEIKO Kinetic watches ...
Power cell
In watches, a small button or ...
Phenol resin
An activated charcoal fibre used in ...
Perpetual calendar
SEIKO’s Perpetual Calendar watches will automatically ...
Q
Quartz
A natural or commercially synthesized silicon ...
R
Rotor
A permanent rotating magnet making up ...
S
Stopwatch
A wrist or pocket watch used ...
Strap
A watch band made of leather, ...
Step motor
The combination of a coil, rotor ...
Stem
A thin round metal pin or ...
Stainless steel
An alloy consisting of iron, chromium ...
Split time measurement
Measures the elapsed time of a ...
Solar powered
Quartz watches powered solely by light ...
Shock resistant
A level of resistance to damage ...
Seals
Rubber or plastic gaskets used to ...
T
Titanium
Titanium is a space age metal ...
Tachymeter
A tachymeter is normally used in ...
Three-fold clasp
This refers to the fastening mechanism ...
W
Water resistance
Whilst watches cannot be waterproof, some ...
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