watch case

Protects the movement

A watch case is the outer shell that houses and protects a watch's internal mechanism.

It holds the movement, dial, and crystal together while shielding them from dust, moisture, and impact.

Watch cases come in various materials—steel, gold, titanium, plastic—and shapes that define a timepiece's appearance: a vintage gold watch case, a rugged dive watch case.

Related
  • bezelGrooved rim for mounting
  • crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
  • lugTote with effort
  • casebackRear watch enclosure
  • snap backRecover suddenly after stress

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G