analogue watch

Clock with hands

An analogue watch displays time using rotating hands on a dial face, as opposed to digital numerals.

The hour and minute hands sweep continuously around the dial, with the positions indicating time: She glanced at her analogue watch and saw it was nearly three.

Many include a second hand.

Also spelled analog watch.

components

dial

Graduated circular indicator

  • handsGripping limbs' extremities
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
  • faceHead's anterior surface

numerals · indices · bezel · case · crystal · lugs · strap · bracelet · buckle · caseback

function

timekeeping

Measuring duration's passage

date · GMT · world time · alarm · perpetual calendar · stopwatch · elapsed time · water-resistant · shock-resistant · antimagnetic

mechanical

movement

Change in position

balance wheel · jewels · automatic · rotor · chronometer · caliber · winding · skeleton · power reserve · complication

classic

vintage

Quality from past eras

heirloom · collectible · nostalgia · patina · traditional · craftsmanship · old-fashioned · timeless · iconic · mid-century

elegant

sophisticated

Worldly and cultured

sleek · polished · dressy · exquisite · tasteful · ornate · graceful · chic · formal · precious

Opposites
display technology

analogue watchdigital watch

Electronic wrist timekeeper

smartwatch · Apple Watch · digital clock · Fitbit · digital display

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G