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Complication is not a typo here btw.

"A complication is an element on the watch face that displays information or allows you quick access to an app by tapping on it."

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Thank you. I obviously did not know that but it makes sense and certainly fits.

To be more specific, in traditional watch making, a complication is the display of a calculation - the traditional clock is a complication, the date display is another complication, a chronometer is another complication, the displayed phase of moon is another complication, an additional time indicator for a different zone is another complication, etc...

That makes perfect sense now. Each additional feature complicates the original design and adds to the complexity of the finished product. Each complication requires a level higher skill set for the maker. I had never dug into watch or clock making but I see how the term fits the situation for this app.

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