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GLOSSARY
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Pallet
Part of the lever escapement, shaped like a ship's anchor (see Escapement). Device of the escapement (s) transmitting part of the motive force to the balance (s.), in order to maintain the amplitude of oscillations unchanged by freeing a tooth of the escape wheel at one time.
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Pillar-Plate or Main Plate
Supporting element of bridges (s) and other parts of a movement (s).
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Pinion
Combines with a wheel and an arbor (s) to form a gear (s). A pinion has fewer teeth than a wheel and transmits motive force to a wheel. Pinion teeth (normally 6 to 14) are highly polished to reduce friction to a minimum.
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Pivot
End of an arbor (s) turning on a jewel (s) support. As their shape and size can influence friction, the pivots of the balance-staff are particularly thin and, hence, fragile, so they are protected by a shockproof (s) system.
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Plate (Bottom Plate)
The plate supports the bridges and the various parts of the movement. The movement plate and the bridges build the frame of the movement.
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Plated
Said of a metal treated by a galvanizing procedure in order to apply a slight layer of gold or another precious metal (silver, chromium, rhodium or palladium). In a watch the base is likely to be brass or steel.
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Plexiglas, Plexi Crystal
Watch crystal made of acrylic crystal. This material can be processed and polished easily. The advantage for the owner of the watch is the comparatively high resistance to shocks but scratch resistance is low.
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Poinçon de Genève
Distinction assigned by the Canton of Geneva to movements produced by watchmaker firms of the Region and complying with all the standards of high horology with respect to craftsmanship, small-scale production, working quality, accurate assembly and setting. The Geneva Seal is engraved on at least one bridge and shows the Canton’s symbol, i.e. a two-field shield with an eagle and a key respectively in each field.
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Pointer Calendar
English expression for a calendar watch with a hand that points to the date as opposed to a calendar watch where the date appears in a window.
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Power Reserve
Duration (in hours) of the residual functioning autonomy of a movement after it has reached the winding peak. The duration value is displayed by an instantaneous indicator: analog (hand on a sector) or digital (through a window). The related mechanism is made up of a series of gears linking the winding barrel and hand. Recently, specific modules were introduced which may be combined with the most popular movements.
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Pulsimeter Chronograph
The pulsimeter scale shows, at a glance, the number of pulse beats per minute. The observer releases the chronograph hand when starting to count the beats and stops at the 30th, the 20th or the 15th beat according to the basis of calibration indicated on the dial.
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Push Pin
Small metallic spring pin fixed between the horns of the case to hold the watch strap.
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Pusher, Push-Piece or Push-Button
Mechanical element mounted on a case (s) for the control of specific functions. Generally, pushers are used in chronographs (s), but also with other functions.
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PVD
An abbreviation which stands for Physical Vapour Deposition. The PVD technology used for watches and bracelets is one of the most up-to-date and non-polluting coating systems. Its quality can be compared to 10 micron gold plating. The PVD finish is highly scratchproof and long lasting. The authentic gilt colour tone is obtained by applying a 23 carat gold layer.
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