GLOSSARY JEWELRY & WATCHES
Jewelry and watch manufacturing
from A to Z.
From minimum order quantities and quartz movements to PVD coating: our glossary explains the terms that matter when developing and producing jewelry and watches.
For buyers, product managers and brand owners planning their own jewelry or watch collection, a license or a display concept. With practical knowledge from more than 20 years at Aviano.
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Watch Case
The watch case houses the movement, dial and crystal and protects them from dust, moisture and impact. Shape, size, material and construction define the character of a watch...
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Watch Crystal: Mineral Glass and Sapphire Crystal
The watch crystal protects the dial and hands. Common types are mineral glass, hardened mineral glass, sapphire crystal and acrylic crystal. They differ mainly in scratch resistance, breakage...
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Watch Dial
The dial is the face of the watch: the surface beneath the crystal with indices or numerals, hands and usually the brand logo. It determines legibility and recognition...
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Watch Strap and Spring Bar
The watch strap connects the case to the wrist and is attached to the lugs with spring bars. Material, width, length and clasp determine the wearing comfort, style...
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Water Resistance of Watches
Water resistance indicates the test pressure a watch case can withstand without water getting in. It is stated in bar or ATM and tested according to standards such...
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