New to the world of watches? Here's a glossary of terms you need to know


What's a chronometer? What's a Moon Phase? Here's a glossary of watch terms you need to know.

A mechanism that uses the wearer’s arm movements to cause a rotor to rotate, which in turn − through various gears − winds the mainspring.

The first electronic watch, launched by Bulova in 1960 and controlled by a tuning fork.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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