watchcase
Protects the movement
A watchcase is the outer covering that protects the works of a watch—the metal shell housing the mechanism, dial, and crystal.
Watchcases come in various materials (gold, silver, steel, plastic) and styles (round, square, slim, chunky).
The term appears mostly in technical or collector contexts: The engraved watchcase dated to 1890.
Grooved rim for mounting
Hard outer covering
- coverProtect by overlaying
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- boxLidded storage container
- frameSupporting outer structure
chassis · holder · sheath · capsule · compartment · receptacle · sleeve · container
Rust-proof iron alloy
- titaniumElement twenty-two
- goldElement seventy-nine
- platinumDense precious silvery metal
- ceramicFired clay material
bronze · silver · brass · rose gold · white gold · palladium · tungsten · carbon fiber
Carving into hard surfaces
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- finishingBringing to completion
- guillocheIntertwined curved ornamental pattern
- brushingSweeping motion with bristles
satin finish · mirror polish · sandblasting · beveling · chamfering · etching · embossing · lacquering
bezel
Grooved rim for mounting
shell
Hard outer covering
frame · chassis · holder · sheath · capsule · compartment · receptacle · sleeve · container · hinged
stainless steel
Rust-proof iron alloy
ceramic · bronze · silver · brass · rose gold · white gold · palladium · tungsten · carbon fiber · PVD
engraving
Carving into hard surfaces
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- finishingBringing to completion
- guillocheIntertwined curved ornamental pattern
brushing · satin finish · mirror polish · sandblasting · beveling · chamfering · etching · embossing · lacquering · enameling
round
Curved like circle
- rectangularFour right angles
- squareRhombus with right angles
- tonneauVehicle cargo cover
cushion · oval · asymmetric · octagonal · barrel · tank · driver's · pilot · diver · dress