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Coating ComparisonBezel insert coatings affect durability, appearance, and cost. Here are the three main types.Coating ComparisonCoatingDurabilityAppearanceCostPVDGoodVarious color
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The Fine TunersBalance wheel screws allow fine-tuning of watch accuracy. Here is how they work.How Balance Screws WorkScrews are placed on the balance wheel rimTightening shifts ma
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Pattern PowerWatch dial patterns define the personality of your timepiece. Here are the three main types.Pattern TypesPatternLookBest ForGeometricStructured, preciseSports, modernO
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The Energy ControllerThe pallet fork controls how energy is released from the escapement in a mechanical watch. Here is how it works.How the Pallet Fork Controls EnergyBalance whee
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The Profile EffectBezel insert thickness affects the overall profile and look of your watch. Here is what you need to know.Thickness ImpactThicknessProfileLookBest ForThinLow profi
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The Swiss LeverThe escapement fork (pallet fork) is the component that controls energy release in a mechanical watch. Here is how it works.How the Pallet Fork WorksBalance wheel sw
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Fabric on Your WristTextile effect dials simulate fabric textures on watch dials. Here is how they are created.Textile EffectsEffectLookBest ForLinenWoven textureDress watchesSilkS
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The ConnectionThe crown stem connects the external crown to the internal movement. Here is how it works.How the Crown Stem WorksCrown is attached to the stemStem passes through the
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Color SpeaksThe bezel insert color defines the personality of your watch. Here is how different colors affect style.Color Style GuideColorStyleOccasionBlackClassic, versatileEveryd
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The Power SourceThe mainspring stores energy in a mechanical watch. Here is how it works.How the Mainspring WorksMainspring is coiled tightly inside the barrelWinding (by rotor or
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Art on Your WristMiniature painting on watch dials creates wearable art. Here is how these unique dials are made.Painting TechniquesTechniqueLookComplexityHand-paintedUnique, artis
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The Mechanical NetworkThe gear train transfers energy from the mainspring to the hands in a mechanical watch. Here is how it works.Gear Train ComponentsGearFunctionTurnsBarrelStore