Types of needles
Breguet hands
The shape of the hands was devised by Abraham-Louis Breguet.
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Breguet Marine
Breguet Classique
Patek Philippe Calatrava
Mercedes needle
A distinctive feature is the Mercedes-Benz logo on the hour and minute hands, which become thicker towards the tip.
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Rolex Submariner
Rolex GMT Master
Arrow needle
Arrow-shaped needle
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Grand Seiko Divers
Omega Speedmaster
Omega Seamaster
Pencil needle
A needle shaped like a pencil
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Panerai Luminor Marina
Calibre de Cartier de Cartier
Hublot Big Bang
Bar needle
A standard needle with a flat tip.
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Rolex Datejust
Rolex Milgauss
CHANEL J12
Leaf needle
A needle shaped like a bamboo leaf
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IWC Portugieser
Patek Philippe Calatrava
Rolex antique Model
Dolphin needle
A needle shaped like the tip of a fountain pen
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Master Control
Patek Complications
A.LANGE&SOHNE Langematic
Baton needle
A needle that is rod-shaped and has a pointed tip.
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Cartier Tank American
Patek Philippe Nautilus
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Alpha needle
A needle with a tapered tip, similar to a dolphin needle.
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Breitling Navitimer
Breitling Montbrilland
Omega Speedmaster
Spade needle
The hour hand is shaped like a spade from a deck of cards.
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Tonneau Curvex
LONG ISLAND
MASTER BANKER
Rose needle
A long, slender, diamond-shaped needle
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Franck Muller CASABLANCA
Franck Muller Vegas
Patek Philippe Calatrava
