====== Chapter ring ======
{{wst>image_cl|Patek Philippe|Calatrava 6000G-010|This Patek Philippe Calatrava 6000 has multiple **chapter rings** and a [[chemin de fer]] [[minuterie]] around the small seconds subdial}}

A **chapter ring** holds the scale of [[marker]]s or [[numeral]]s around a [[dial]]. This is sometimes also referred to as a **scale** or **track**.

===== Overview =====
Watches typically have one or more [[dial]]s containing [[hand]]s. The value of these [[pointer]]s is read by comparing their relative location to a chapter ring, scale, or track containing calibrated [[numeral]]s or other [[marker]]s.

Most chapter rings contain different types of markers for different hands. A classic watch has 12 numerals at the [[hour]] locations, smaller markers for the [[minute]]s, and may also have tiny markers for [[second]]s. Some watches lack one or more scale, relying on the viewer to infer their value based on knowledge of where the hands typically fall. A few watches have no chapter ring or markers at all.

When the chapter ring resembles a railroad track or fence it is called a **track**. The chapter ring can also be contained on a [[rehaut]] or [[bezel]].

[[Retrograde]] hands and other non-circular pointer designs often have a **scale** of numerals or markers that do not make up a ring. [[Power reserve indicator]]s often have a "large to small" triangle scale or simple "[[ab/auf]]" indicators.


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