Watch Glossary

Clear protective coating applied over textured dials to prevent pattern deterioration.

Quality standard measuring accuracy of pattern replication across dial production batches.

Technique for applying dial texture patterns using electroforming or stamping processes.

Sunken dial design resembling pie with raised outer edge, creating dimensional depth effect

Dial design using pillars or columns as hour markers

Ceramic dial surface offering durability and distinctive matte aesthetic with enamel-like finish

Hour markers screen-printed or applied to dial surface in single plane dimension

Scale for measuring heart rate by counting pulse beats

Scale used with chronograph to measure heart rate from pulse beats.