Finishing
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- Baguette-cutSmall rectangular step-cut diamond with straight or tapered edges
- Bead-blastedA dull, matt case finish made by firing fine abrasive particles at the metal
- Black polishA mirror finish on steel parts that looks deep black except when light hits it directly
- Blued screwsSteel screws heated until a thin oxide film turns their heads blue
- Brushed finishMetal scored with fine, close parallel lines for a soft, matt sheen
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- Gem settingFixing stones to a watch in seats cut into the metal
- GildingA very thin coat of gold applied to a watch part to protect and decorate it
- Glashütte ribbingPolished striped finish traditionally used on the Glashütte three-quarter plate
- GrenageHand-brushed dial finish with a frosted, silvery surface and fine grain