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Do you speak watch?
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
TL;DR
- The article offers a glossary for the complex terminology used in the watch collecting community.
- It defines terms related to watch types, such as 'fashion watch,' 'tool watch,' and 'GADA' (Go Anywhere, Do Anything).
- The glossary also includes terms for replica watches ('rep,' 'super rep,' 'clone') and genuine watches ('gen').
- Specialized terms for watch parts ('cyclops,' 'ghost bezel,' 'lume') and collecting practices ('entry/starter,' 'exit watch,' 'three-watch rule') are explained.
- Various nicknames and slang for specific brands, particularly Rolex, are also provided.