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What does the oscillating weight do?
It carries the winding spring. It moves and produces energy for the watch to function.
What does the spring do?
It transmits the mouvement to the winding wheel.
What does the stop spring do?
It prevents the winding wheel from turning backwards.
What is the buffer pin for?
It is for restricting the mouvement of the oscillating weight.
In a self winding watch, what is the pin for?
It is for lifting the stop spring.
What is a strap made of?
leather, silicone, etc.
On wchich side can we see the yoke?
dial side
On which side can we see the ratchet wheel?
bridge side
What is the difference between a mechanical watch and a self-winding watch?
The self-winding watch has a mechanism that produces energy for the watch to work without batteries.
What is the gasket for?
It is for waterproofing, dustproofing, making the watch airtight.
What is the difference between a strap and a bracelet?
A bracelet is made of metal.
What is the barrel arbor in French?
Tonnelle de barillet
What is a dial made of?
metal, ceramics, etc
How do you say "aiguilles" of a watch in English?
hands
What is the bezel used for?
It is for keeping the watch crystal in place
Which pieces are above and under the bezel?
gaskets
