Glossary of watchmaking - Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie

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calibre-cut

Taille calibrée | カリブルカット | 小型角石切工

Small gemstones that are cut into special shape (usually a step cut) that are mostly used in watch...

Cam

Came | カム | 凸轮

A part that is profiled to transform or modify motion. For example, a cam is used to reset the...

Canary diamond

Couleur canari | カナリー・ダイヤモンド | 黄钻

Diamonds that have a deep natural yellow colour.

Carat

Carat | カラット | 克拉

When abbreviated (ct.) a carat is a standard unit of weight used for gemstones. 1 carat weighs...

Carbonado

Carbonado | カーボナード | 黑金刚石

Carbonardo is a rare type of opaque black diamond used for drilling bits and abrasive wheels....

Case

Boîtier | ケース | 表壳

Container that protects the watch movement from dust, damp and knocks. The case is part of the...

Case

Boîte de montre | ケース | 表壳

Container that protects the watch movement from dust, damp and knocks. The case is part of the...

Case middle

Carrure | ミドルケース | 表壳中层

The central part of the watch case that houses the movement. The back and bezel are fixed to the...

Case up

Emboîtage | ケーシング | 封装

To insert and secure the movement inside the case.

Case-fitter

Monteur (de boîtes) | ケース組立工／ケースクミタテコウ | 表壳装配工

A craftsman who assembles the different parts of the watch case (middle, bezel and back) to house...

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