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RE: Beginner glossary Q&A: complication, caliber, jewel count, power reserve · RWI-27866

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October 10, 2025 at 11:07 pm #224679
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Jewel count describes bearings used in a movement design; it is not a quality ranking. Compare the documented movement architecture and service support rather than assuming a higher count makes one watch better.