Rolex watch glossary of parts & terminology

case - the "body" of the clock. It includes the movement and is attached to the band on their extremes.

Dial - the face of the watch on the hands and markers are.

Hands - the hour, minute and second hand of this time stops.

The round Crown - rods that you can set the time, day, date, and movement.

Crystal - glass that covers the dial. It comes either in a Sapphire Crystal or plastic.

Bezel - the round, outer rings, that the case.

LUGS - the two corners pointed the strap to attach to both top and bottom of the chassis.

Bracelet - or the band is the piece the wrist wraps. It is usually made of stainless steel or gold.

End piece – the small piece metal the strap can be attached to the chassis.

Spring bar - a PIN, the bracelet holds together.

Link - each makes the bracelet and may be removed or added, wrist be "link" fit.

Aftermarket Rolex parts - non Rolex from parts that don't, fake Rolex display logos or trademarks.

Arbor - the axis a gear riding on.

Baguette - style ladies watch with a thin rectangular or oval shape.

Unruh - controls the swing phase of the final balance.

Bubbleback - expression used perpetual models, describe to the early Rolex because the thickness of the case House used the oversized movement.

Chronograph for sale-in addition to arranging standard time takes measurement a time like a stopwatch.

Divers ' extension - a folding statement within the watch bracelet, which can be extended to the strap fit the divers "Diving suit."

Quick set - this feature allows the time too fast on the winding Crown set without the hour hand pass the 12 o'clock position.

Concealed locking - clasp is buckle under the strap hides links, appears a continuous running bracelet have.

Hallmark - a brand or a stamp indicating, the purity of the metal, or the date and / or importing country.

Driving force - the principal spring a clock, the power of the movement deliveries to the gears.

Perpetual movement - another name for an automatic or automatic movement, this movement causes a weight inside the clock back and forth rotate, so they keep in constant tension.

Serial number - an identification number an engraved watch between the walls, this number can be used often still produce the watch.

Refers sweeping movement - the movement of the second hand quickly "ticking" in approx. 5-8 times per second, so give the illusion to sweep.