Surprising! What is the name of this part of the watch?

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Surprising! What is the name of this part of the watch?

A wristwatch has many technical terms, such as second hand, dial, crown, movement, and so on. It is smart to be able to use them in casual conversation. In particular, you should always know the name of this part of the watch.

This name for a watch, the answer is ” index “!

As the name means ” index ” or ” heading ” in Japanese, it is an important part that serves as a scale to indicate the time. They are also called hour markers or hour markers. The design varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and model to model, including square, dot, and numeral markers. A wide range of materials are used, including metal, prints, and in many cases, luminescent materials are used to increase legibility.

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It is also important to keep in mind that the terminology used varies according to the design. For example, bar-shaped indexes are called “bar indexes,” dotted indexes are called “dotted indexes,” indexes with Arabic numerals are called “Arabic indexes,” and Roman numerals are called “Roman indexes. If the model has a vintage, the index design may differ depending on the year of production. For example, a royal Rolex is called “fringed” or “unfringed” depending on whether there is a border surrounding the indexes or not.

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