CultureAugust 27, 2026

mainplate

MAYN-pleyt

Definition

The primary structural plate in a watch movement that serves as the base to which the other components, such as bridges and gear trains, are mounted.

Etymology

A compound of 'main' (from Middle English 'maine,' meaning principal or chief) and 'plate' (from Old French 'plat,' meaning a flat piece of metal). In horology, it refers to the primary metal surface that supports the inner workings of a timepiece.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the technical architecture of the J12 X-Ray's movement, which is milled from sapphire to provide the structural foundation for the watch's internal components.

CHANEL’s Watchmaking Creation Studio Presents The Queen And Her Gambit

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www.mens-folio.com

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