Gem Nation -- Glossary of Diamond, Jewelry and Watch Terminology | ||
Hand A pointing device, usually made of a thin, light piece of metal, which moves over a graduated dial or scale. Most wristwatches have three hands - one to display hours, minutes and seconds. |
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Horology The science of time measurement. |
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