Watch Glossary

Metal fatigue condition where case lugs gradually deform outward from repeated bracelet stress.

Vintage watch that has been fitted with a replacement dial from another model, reducing authenticity.

Manufacturing defect where dial printing shifted during production; visible as doubled or blurred text.

Faint residual image or mark visible on dial from removed dial elements or stickers.

Collector grading system measuring the extent of gold plating wear on applied indices and markers.

Condition fault where luminous material flakes or peels from dial or hands due to age.

Early-stage corrosion on movement components appearing as thin reddish oxidation layer.

Fine stress fractures in acrylic crystal from age and temperature fluctuations; cosmetic issue.

Collector assessment of radioactive dial degradation; darker dials indicate stronger historical radiation.

Collector term for watch that has been refinished with new dial printing; reduces market value significantly.

Replacement dial installed during Rolex service, potentially reducing watch value.