Watch hands are the indicators on a watch face that show the time. Typically, there are three main hands: the hour hand, the minute hand, and the second hand. The hour hand is the shortest and moves slowly, while the minute hand is longer and moves more quickly. The second hand is usually the thinnest and moves continuously or ticks at one-second intervals. These hands rotate around a central pivot point, known as the watch movement, which powers their motion. The design and style of watch hands can vary widely, with some being simple and others more ornate. The choice of hands can affect the overall aesthetic of the timepiece.