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Lunation is a watch term used to describe a specific period of time in which the Moon passes through its phases

Luster is the term used to describe the reflective quality of a watch’s surface

Magnetism is a type of force created by the movement of electric charge

Mainplate is a type of watch part that serves as the base or foundation of the watch movement

A mainspring is a coiled piece of metal found in a watch movement that provides the energy to power its timekeeping functions

A mainspring winder is a tool used to tighten or loosen the mainspring of a mechanical watch

Malachite is a beautiful, semi-precious stone with a vivid green color

The Maltese Cross is a type of watch movement that is named for its distinctive shape, resembling the cross of the same name

Manual Wind Movement is a type of watch movement that must be manually wound every day in order to keep time