Types of watches

Description

Types of wristwatches, such as mechanical and quartz, their features and functions, such as calendar, chronograph, water resistance, etc.

Alternative labels

brands of watches
varieties of watches
categories of watches
kinds of watches
type of watch
watch types
type of a watch

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Types of watches is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Jewellery and watches shop manager: Jewellery and watches shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.
Jewellery and watches specialised seller: Jewellery and watches specialised sellers sell, maintain and clean jewels and watches in specialised shops.

Optional knowledge

Types of watches is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Clock and watchmaker: Clock and watchmakers make mechanical or electronic clocks and watches. They use precision hand tools or automated machinery to assemble the timing devices. Clock and watchmakers may also repair clocks or watches. They can work in workshops or in factories.
Specialised seller: Specialised sellers sell goods in specialised shops.
Hawker: Hawkers sell goods and services on established routes, street and market locations.
Market vendor: Market vendors sell products such as fruit, vegetables and household products on organised outdoor or indoor market places. They use sales techniques to recommend their goods to passersby.

 


 

References

  1. Types of watches – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022