《watch glossary in amazon》.docx

12-Hour Recorder (12-Hour Register): A sub-dial on a chronograph that can record time periods of up to 12 hours. 30-Minute Recorder (30-Minute Register): A sub-dial on a chronograph that can record time periods of up to 30 minutes. Acrylic Crystal: Sometimes referred to as Hesolite, an acrylic crystal is made up of plastic composite that is generally less expensive and less durable than a sapphire or a mineral crystal. Its flexible, malleable make up means it will not shatter on impact. It also produces fewer glares under bright lights and can be easily polished. Alarm: A device that makes an alerting sound at a preset time. Alarm watches can be either quartz or mechanical. Altimeter: A function, commonly found in pilot watches or inside a pressurized airplane cabin, that shows altitude by responding to changes in barometric pressure. Analog Watch: A watch that has a dial, hands, numbers, or other types of markers that present a total display of 12 hours. Analog-Digital Display Watch: A watch that shows the time by means of hands (analog display) as well as numbers (digital display), usually found in sport watches. The analog display has a traditional dial with hour, minute, and sometimes seconds hands. The digital display shows the time in Arabic numerals with a liquid crystal display. Annual Calendar Watch: A watch showing the day, date, month, and 24 hours, adjusting automatically for short and long months. The calendar needs setting only once a year between the end of February and the first of March. Aperture: Small openings carved into the watch that display certain indications, such as the date or hour. Some apertures may only be visible when the watch dials are in certain positions. Atmosphere (ATM): Measures the normal pressure of the air at sea level. It is used in watchmaking to indicate water-resistance. Atomic Calendar: Makes allowances for months of different lengths, and leap years. Some are pre-programmed until 2039. Atomic Clock: Currently, the most