What do the small clocks on a watch mean?

What the small clocks on a watch mean will vary from timepiece to timepiece. Called sub-dials, they serve as tools for measuring and tracking things other than the current time. Some common types of sub-dials include chronograph stopwatches for tracking seconds and fractions of seconds, moon phase trackers, power reserve monitors, second time zone dials, speed calculators and distance trackers. Explore a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.

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Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s

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Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

leather desk or bedside alarm clock in a beautifully stitched frame. The piece is entirely hand made and

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Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s

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Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

leather desk or bedside alarm clock in a beautifully stitched frame. The piece is entirely hand made and

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Desk Accessories

Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s

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What do the small clocks on a watch mean?
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1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
What the small clocks on a watch mean will vary from timepiece to timepiece. Called sub-dials, they serve as tools for measuring and tracking things other than the current time. Some common types of sub-dials include chronograph stopwatches for tracking seconds and fractions of seconds, moon phase trackers, power reserve monitors, second time zone dials, speed calculators and distance trackers. Explore a wide range of watches on 1stDibs.