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$24mSupercomplication
complication: any feature in a timepiece beyond the simple display
of hours and minutes.
movement (or caliber): is the mechanism of a clock or watch
Wind - just as it sounds, a mechanical watch that you wind. Automatic - a mechanical watch that winds itself via movement Quartz - a battery powered watch
dial: the “face” of the watch
lume: glowing solution applied on watch dials
http://www.prometheuswatch.com/diver-watch-collection/prometheus-sailfish/#!/Prometheus-Sailfish-300m-Automatic-Diver-Watch-Black-Dial-Sapphire-Bezel/p/30587613
crystal: the “glass” - could be acrylic, mineral, glass or high-end sapphire
http://wornandwound.com/2013/02/27/raven-vintage-and-deep-review/
bezel (divers): enables a diver to visually track his/her dive time using minute markers from 0 to 60
http://wornandwound.com/2014/06/18/squale-50-atmos-ref-1521-review/
lugs: the lug allows for a strap or bracelet to be attached to the watch case.
http://shop.wornandwound.com/
nato straps: originally the G10, made for the British military.
http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/announcement-nato-straps-added-to-the-hodinkee-shop
size: size standards and fashion have changed over time. Big was in, now moving back to small.
https://tacticalwatch.wordpress.com/tag/luminox-size/
case back (exhibition): a case back to show off movement finishing and craftsmanship.
http://monochrome-watches.com/introducing-the-zenith-el-primero-410-triple-calendar-and-moon-phase/
swiss made: a watch is considered Swiss whose movement is encased in Switzerland and whose final control by the manufacturer takes place in Switzerland.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2011-01-20/chinese-watches-to-challenge-cheaper-swiss-brands-parmigiani-s-jacot-says