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TAG Heuer International SA
Industry: Timepieces
Number of terms: 702
Number of blossaries: 6
Company Profile:
TAG Heuer S.A. designs, manufactures and markets high end watches, chronographs and fashion. Edouard Heuer founded Tag Heuer in St. Imier in Switzerland in 1860. Originally named the Uhrenmanufactur Heuer AG, or Heuer Watchmaking Inc., the company patented its chronograph in 1882 and the ...
The Titanium series was launched in 1983. It comprises sports watches and chronographs machined in titanium, which is lighter than steel and the ideal choice for many modern technologies.
Industry:Timepieces
A scale on the dial that indicates distance based on the speed of sound. The distance is a function of the time that elapses between observing an event and hearing its sound. ( For example, between seeing a flash of lightning and hearing the thunder.)
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Launched in 2001, the Targa Florio watches takes their name from the race that was a pioneer in motor racing. Many famous drivers took part, including Jean-Miguel Fangio who drove a Mercedes in 1955. He wore an original Heuer chronograph produced in the 1950s which was the inspiration for this new series.
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A scale on the dial or the bezel that is used to indicate the average speed of an object in Km/h. The scale can also be marked in terrestrial miles or nautical miles.
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A scale marked on the dial or the bezel of a watch that is used to calculate speed from the time taken to cover a known distance.
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The TAG Heuer Formula 1 was launched in 1986. These sports watches have been very successful thanks to their highly distinctive, dynamic design. This Serie has also been developed to create the Formula 1 Diamonds especially for women.
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Material that absorbs light and re-emits it in darkness. It is deposited on the display elements of a watch to increase readability. The length of time it can produce this effect depends on how long it has been "charged ".
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Small metal pins that fix a strap or bracelet to the case or the clasp.
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The stainless steel alloy (316L) used in TAG Heuer bracelets is one of the finest alloys currently available. It is extremely strong and has excellent anti-magnetic properties. Its low carbon content makes it particularly resistant to corrosion.
Industry:Timepieces
Components used to manufacture or repair a watch.
Industry:Timepieces