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Date Window
An aperture displaying the current date.
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Watch Glossary
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Dauphine Hands
Faceted, tapered hands with a sharp geometric profile.
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Deadbeat Seconds
A seconds display that advances in distinct one-second steps in a mechanical watch.
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Deployant Clasp
A folding clasp that opens in sections while remaining attached to the strap.
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Destro
A watch configured with the crown on the left side of the case.
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Dial
The visible face of the watch carrying markers, scales and displays.
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Digital Display
A numerical display of time rather than one using hands.
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Diver’s Extension
An adjustable bracelet extension designed to fit over a diving suit.
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Diving Bezel
A rotating bezel used to measure elapsed dive time.
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Domed Crystal
A curved crystal profile, often inspired by vintage acrylic designs.
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Double Chronograph
A split-seconds chronograph capable of timing intermediate events.
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Dress Watch
A refined, generally slim watch intended for formal wear.
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Dual Time
A complication that shows the time in two zones.
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