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Q: What is a "Sweeping" second hand?

A: All Swiss replicas and some automatic Japanese replicas use a movement that has a sweeping second hand. This simply means that instead of "ticking" once per second, the sweeping second hand ticks 5 times a second, giving the indication of a smooth movement. Quartz movements do not exhibit this feature.

Q: What is the crown of a watch?

A: The "crown" is the knob on a watch that is used to set the time of the watch. This knob can have other functions, such as winding, setting the date, etc. Every modern mechanical watch has a crown. Rolex crowns are complex entities. They unscrew from a locked position and can be used to perform a number of functi