BASE ELEMENTS

 

Chapters and sub-chapters found below gather the base information useful for a proper understanding of the various watchmaking techniques. This reference information is extensively used in the technique section of the encyclopedia.

COMPLICATIONS

The term “watch complications” refers to the display of all time-related information in addition to the hour, minute and second.

COMPLICATED MECHANISMS

This chapter deals with the complex mechanisms to be realized beyond the time-related information.

TOOLS AND MACHINES

This section is devoted to all the machines and tools used in the watchmaking industry.

MATERIALS

This chapter covers all the materials used in watchmaking.

MEASUREMENT UNITS

This section lists the units of measurement used in watchmaking.

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