If you’ve been following Watches and Culture, you’ve likely come across the term « retrograde display. » Simply put, it’s a watch complication where the hand doesn’t complete a full circle but instead travels along an arc or line. Once it reaches the end, it instantly jumps back to its starting position, creating a dramatic, unconventional way to present information—be it hours, minutes, dates, or other indications. It’s a clever twist on traditional round timekeeping, adding flair and mechanical complexity.