Complications (in watchmaking)

In watchmaking, "complications" refer to additional features beyond basic timekeeping, such as calendars, moon phases, or chronographs. These enhancements involve complex gear mechanisms and precise engineering to perform specific functions accurately. Complications add sophistication, craftsmanship, and value to a watch, often requiring advanced skills to design, assemble, and maintain. They showcase horological ingenuity and elevate a watch from merely telling time to offering rich, multi-faceted utility.