Anatomy of a Watch

An authentic luxury watch like those from Atlanta Luxury Watches can include up to 400 total parts that combine to create a timeless piece of art and functionality. You may want to learn about the components involved if you own a luxury watch or are looking into buying one so that you are able to confidently talk about and evaluate your timepiece. As a courtesy from Atlanta Luxury Watches, we have compiled a list of the common and crucial parts of any luxury watch along with a description of their role.

Aperture

A small window in the dial that displays information other than the time; this cutout window shows certain information such as the day, month, or moon-phase.

Bezel

The bezel is a frame or ring that wraps around the crystal or glass to keep it in place; this frame is usually made of metal or ceramic.

Bracelet

The bracelet is a band that secures the watch to the wrist; in order to be classified a bracelet, the band must be made of metal.

Buckle

Used to attach the band to itself; straps are secured with a buckle and pin while bracelets are locked with a folding metal that is considered safer.

Strap

The strap is a band that secures the watch to the wrist; a strap is made of a nonmetal material.

Case

The part of the watch that protects the movement and the dial from wear and tear; these come in many shapes and materials.

Chronograph

Another word for a stop-watch.

Crown

The knob used to control and adjust the time and date on the watch; also used to wind the watch.

Crystal

A transparent cover to protect the watch from dirt, debris, and water; luxury watches use sapphire crystal.

Dial

The portion of the watch that displays the time; also called the face.

Diving Bezel

Displays a divers air supply by using a unidirectional rotating bezel using minute markers from 0 to 60.

Hand

Indicate the time; the hands mark the hours, minutes, and seconds on the face of the watch.

Helium Release Valve

A valve that helps release trapped gas that accumulates during deep dives; activates when the pressure inside the watch is greater than the pressure outside.

Hour Marker

These mark out the hours on the face of the watch; can mark twelve ticks and sometimes less like four ticks for every three-hour mark.

Jewel

Small rubies or sapphires that act as bearings for the gears to reduce friction.

Lug

The lug attaches the case of the watch to the strap or bracelet.

Luminosity

A glow-in-the-dark feature that helps the wearer see in dark spaces including deep water and night skies.

Movement

The watchs engine; located within the case and powers the watch to maintain functionality.

Pusher

An attachment on the side of the watch used to adjust the date or utilize the chronograph.

Rotor

An oscillating weight that winds an automatic watch

Signature

Found on the face of the watch, the signature is the manufacturers information.

Subdial

A smaller dial in the face of the watch that displays information such as the seconds or date.

Tachymetre

A display that allows the wearer to measure speed and distance.

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