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