LCD Watch Glossary

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): A type of display technology used in digital watches, LCDs use a liquid crystal material to create an image. The liquid crystal material is sandwiched between two transparent electrodes and a polarizing filter. When an electric current is applied, the liquid crystal material changes its orientation and allows light to pass through, creating an image.

Digital Watch: A type of watch that displays the time digitally, usually using an LCD display. Digital watches are typically powered by a battery and can include features such as alarms, stopwatches, and timers.

Analog Watch: A type of watch that displays the time using hands on a dial. Analog watches are typically powered by a mechanical movement and can include features such as alarms, stopwatches, and timers.

Quartz Movement: A type of watch movement that uses a quartz crystal to keep time. Quartz movements are powered by a battery and are more accurate than mechanical movements.