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The phrase "a seconds hand" is not correct in written English.
The correct term is "a second hand," referring to the hand on a clock or watch that indicates seconds.
Example: "The second hand of the clock moved steadily around the dial, marking each passing second."
Alternatives: "a second's hand" or "the hand that counts seconds."
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"Chinese market pieces were typically pearl-set and had a seconds hand, an added sign of sophistication since seconds hands were rarely used then in western watches.
This watch uses a very standard "ETA clone" Sellita movement with a seconds hand and hour/minute hands.
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