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An **alpha** hand has a long pointed end with a short fluted base. | An **alpha** hand has a long pointed end with a short fluted base. | ||
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==== Arrow ==== | ==== Arrow ==== | ||
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An **arrow** hand features a prominent arrow head. These are typically used on [[dive watch]]es and other types requiring high levels of legibility, especially with [[lume]]. Some watches, notably the [[Omega Speedmaster]], | An **arrow** hand features a prominent arrow head. These are typically used on [[dive watch]]es and other types requiring high levels of legibility, especially with [[lume]]. Some watches, notably the [[Omega Speedmaster]], | ||
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==== Baton ==== | ==== Baton ==== | ||
As the name implies, **baton** hands feature a broad and uniform shape, coming to a point or rounded tip. There are also tapered baton hands which narrow as they come closer to the center. | As the name implies, **baton** hands feature a broad and uniform shape, coming to a point or rounded tip. There are also tapered baton hands which narrow as they come closer to the center. | ||
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==== Breguet ==== | ==== Breguet ==== | ||
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Also known as **pomme** (" | Also known as **pomme** (" | ||
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==== Cathedral ==== | ==== Cathedral ==== | ||
See: [[#Gothic]] | See: [[#Gothic]] | ||
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==== Dauphine ==== | ==== Dauphine ==== | ||
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One of the most popular hand styles, **dauphine** hands are tapered diamond-shape with a distinct line down the middle. | One of the most popular hand styles, **dauphine** hands are tapered diamond-shape with a distinct line down the middle. | ||
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==== Gothic ==== | ==== Gothic ==== | ||
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A variety of **gothic** hand styles are used, including solid **diamond** (also called **kite**) and **open diamond** (also called **cathedral**), | A variety of **gothic** hand styles are used, including solid **diamond** (also called **kite**) and **open diamond** (also called **cathedral**), | ||
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**Leaf** (**feuille**) hands have a gentle tapered profile, wide in the middle and narrow at the end and base. | **Leaf** (**feuille**) hands have a gentle tapered profile, wide in the middle and narrow at the end and base. | ||
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==== Lollipop ==== | ==== Lollipop ==== | ||
Hands with large circles at the end, some without a terminal point, are called **lollipop**. | Hands with large circles at the end, some without a terminal point, are called **lollipop**. | ||
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==== Lozenge ==== | ==== Lozenge ==== | ||
**Lozenge** hands feature a diamond shape, often with a concave taper along each edge. | **Lozenge** hands feature a diamond shape, often with a concave taper along each edge. | ||
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==== Mercedes ==== | ==== Mercedes ==== | ||
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Although not associated with the famous carmaker, many dive watches feature a three-pointed star inside a circle, reminiscent of the **Mercedes** logo. These were initially designed as a way to hold a large amount of [[luminous]]] material in place inside a circle for added visibility. | Although not associated with the famous carmaker, many dive watches feature a three-pointed star inside a circle, reminiscent of the **Mercedes** logo. These were initially designed as a way to hold a large amount of [[luminous]]] material in place inside a circle for added visibility. | ||
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==== Pencil ==== | ==== Pencil ==== | ||
A **pencil** hand is uniformly long and thin, with a roughly rectangular profile and triangular point. | A **pencil** hand is uniformly long and thin, with a roughly rectangular profile and triangular point. | ||
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==== Plongeur ==== | ==== Plongeur ==== | ||
A **plongeur** is a wide, exuberant pentagon shape resembling a sword but with a flat, defined base. | A **plongeur** is a wide, exuberant pentagon shape resembling a sword but with a flat, defined base. | ||
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==== Spade ==== | ==== Spade ==== | ||
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**Spade** hands resemble the playing card suit, and are sometimes tapered to become **pear** hands. | **Spade** hands resemble the playing card suit, and are sometimes tapered to become **pear** hands. | ||
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==== Sport ==== | ==== Sport ==== | ||
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**Sport** or **paddle** hands are wide rectangles, often with a large amount of luminous material inside them. Some feature a pointer at the end. | **Sport** or **paddle** hands are wide rectangles, often with a large amount of luminous material inside them. Some feature a pointer at the end. | ||
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==== Stick ==== | ==== Stick ==== | ||
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Much like the pencil, a **stick** hand is long and thin with a rectangular profile but without the triangular tip. A central contrasting line is often featured. | Much like the pencil, a **stick** hand is long and thin with a rectangular profile but without the triangular tip. A central contrasting line is often featured. | ||
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==== Sword ==== | ==== Sword ==== | ||
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Like a plongeur, a **sword** hand has the shape of an elongated pentagon, but the base is integrated with the hand or hub. | Like a plongeur, a **sword** hand has the shape of an elongated pentagon, but the base is integrated with the hand or hub. | ||
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===== See Also ===== | ===== See Also ===== |
hand.txt · Last modified: 01.12.2022 20:21 by gerdlothar