First, some basic watch vocabulary:
Band - The part of the watch which wraps around the wrist. Metal bands are called bracelets, leather, rubber or fabric bands are called straps.Bezel - The band of metal that forms the ring around the dial, outside the crystal. This can either be stationary or rotating.
Case - The body that holds the movement (dial, hands, crystal and bezel).
Chronograph - A stopwatch complication.
Complication - A feature of a watch such as an alarm, date display or stopwatch.
Crown - A twisting mechanism or button usually on the side of the case. It is pulled out to allow the user to set the time/date or other features.
Crystal - The see through protective cover to the dial and hands. Can be Acrylic Glass which is often seen on vintage watches which can be easy to scratch. Sapphire Crystals are a more recent development and scratch-proof to all but diamonds. Mineral crystals are a cheaper compromise between the two.
Dial - The surface under the crystal that can display the hours, minutes and manufacturer. This is often referred to as the face.
Lugs - The parts that connecting from the case to the strap, which holds them in place.
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