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Pinion is a component of a watch mechanism that is used to transfer power from the mainspring to the gear train

Pivot is a term used to describe the movable point on a watch dial, usually made of metal, that is used to indicate the hour and minute hands

A planing machine is a type of machine tool used in metalworking to produce flat surfaces by removing material from a workpiece

Platinum is a precious metal that is highly valued for its rarity and durability

Pleochroism is a phenomenon in which a gemstone exhibits different colors when viewed from different angles

The Poinçon de Genève is a certification mark used in the watchmaking industry to identify watches that have been made in accordance with the highest quality standards in Geneva, Switzerland

Polish is a watch term used to describe the process of smoothing and buffing parts of the watch to give them a glossy finish

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Positions of a Watch refers to the different ways a watch can be placed when being tested for accuracy and time keeping

Power Reserve is a feature found on some high-end watches that allow the wearer to know how much power is left in the watch movement before it needs to be manually wound