COMMON CASE AND BRACELET MATERIALS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IS
MY BRACELET SCRATCH-PROOF OR SCRATCH-RESISTANT? HOW DO MAGNETIC
FIELDS AFFECT MY WATCH? HOW DO I GET MY WATCH APPRAISED FOR
INSURANCE PURPOSES? WHAT IS A "SWISS" WATCH? DO I NEED TO WIND
MY AUTOMATIC (SELF-WINDING) WATCH? A mechanical movement that is
wound through the motion of the wearer's arm during normal daily
arm movement; sufficient activity is required to build up a
power reserve. Also known as a "self-winding" watch. The part of
the watch that secures the watch to the wrist. The two common
types of bands are Strap (i.e. leather) and Bracelet. The rim
which secures the crystal in place on the watch case and may be
set with diamonds or other stones. Bezels may also be rings
which are graduated to track elapsed time, as in a diver's
watch. Some bezels are rotating and can be turned to perform
different types of timekeeping. The ornament, often a dome-
shaped or faceted precious stone such as a ruby or emerald used
to accent the winding crow