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Watches From AZ A Fun Directory of All Things WatchRelated
By Chris Robertson

Although you probably don't give much thought to that timepiece on your wrist, watches date back to 15th century Italy. Wristwatches gained popularity in the first part of the 20th century, and by the late 1900s, they became less about timekeeping and more about fashion. Here's a fun A-Z directory of all things watch-related.

Analog - A standard watch with dials, hands, and a 12-hour time span.

Bezel - The ring surrounding the dial of a watch that holds the crystal in place.

Chronograph - Another name for a stopwatch.

Digital - A watch that displays the time in numbers, rather than by a dial.

Escapement - Responsible for timek...
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