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Crown

A knob on the side of the case that is turned to wind the watch’s mainspring, set its hands and, in watches equipped with a calendar, correct its date display. In water-resistant watches, the crown is frequently screwed into the case.

Crown

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All items in C:

  • CABOCHON
  • CALIBER
  • CENTER, OR SWEEP SECONDS HAND
  • CHAPTER RING
  • CHRONOGRAPH
  • CHRONOMETER
  • COLUMN WHEEL
  • COMPLICATION
  • COSC (OR C.O.S.C.)
  • CROWN
  • CRYSTAL 
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