Glossary
Jewels
The international term for the jewels (rubies) in a watch movement that are used as bearings for pivots to reduce friction. The movement of a quality watch has between 15 and 21 jewels.
Related theme:
- french: Empierrage
- japanese: ジュエル
- chinese: 红宝石
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