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Recess is a watch term used to describe the time when a watch stops running due to the mainspring being fully wound

A red diamond is a type of diamond that has been treated with a special chemical process that changes the color to a deep, intense red

Refraction is an optical phenomenon that occurs when light passes through different materials, causing the light to be bent or distorted

A refractometer is a device used to measure the refractive index of a substance

Register is a term used to describe a feature on a watch that allows the owner to keep track of different events, such as the number of days since a certain event

A regulator, or regulating organ, is a mechanical device found in watches and clocks that is responsible for controlling the rate of the timepiece

Regulator watches are timepieces that have a unique three-dial design, with each dial representing a different function, such as seconds, minutes, and hours

Rehaut (also known as a “flange”) is a thin raised portion of the inner edge of a watch case

Repair is the process of restoring a watch to its original working condition