W https://horologyne.com/glossary-cat/w/ Your Watches Insight Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:50:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://horologyne.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/horologyne-icon.svg W https://horologyne.com/glossary-cat/w/ 32 32 Water Resistance https://horologyne.com/glossary/water-resistance/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:57:39 +0000 https://horologyne.com/?post_type=glossary&p=1020 The ability of a watch to resist water penetration. Extended Explanation:Ratings vary from splash-proof (30m) to professional diving depths (1000m+). Misunderstandings are common—“50m” doesn’t mean you can dive to 50 meters. ISO dive ratings are more reliable for true underwater use.

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]]> The ability of a watch to resist water penetration.

Extended Explanation:
Ratings vary from splash-proof (30m) to professional diving depths (1000m+). Misunderstandings are common—“50m” doesn’t mean you can dive to 50 meters. ISO dive ratings are more reliable for true underwater use.

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]]> World Timer https://horologyne.com/glossary/world-timer/ Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:58:21 +0000 https://horologyne.com/?post_type=glossary&p=1022 A complication that displays time in major world cities. Extended Explanation:Invented by Louis Cottier in the 1930s, world timers are prized by international travelers. Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin produce some of the most iconic world timers, combining beauty with functionality.

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]]> A complication that displays time in major world cities.

Extended Explanation:
Invented by Louis Cottier in the 1930s, world timers are prized by international travelers. Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin produce some of the most iconic world timers, combining beauty with functionality.

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