my god these two videos are legitnitaly some of the best on TH-cam. thank you for the insight and the history. the fact that this was all done around a century ago and it still holds the crown is a complete mindfuck. I wish more people could see this and appreciate it!
Every single one of your videos are are treat to watch. Teaching us watch making history while showing beautiful macro shots of incredible time keeping pieces of art. Keep up the good work!
@@sushimshah2896 apparently in my area the competing watchmakers refused to take them on so I've had a steady stream of tiny ladies timepieces show up the worst part is if the mainspring is bad or a broken balance staff sometimes I wish I had an electronmlcroscope lol
@@sushimshah2896 alot of my clients inherited them or something like that I live on east coast of Florida so there are some well financed individuals around lol but I did have a regular Joe bring in a piece in his family for generations it is a Charles Clay verge and fussee from estimated to be from circa 1725 you never know what shows up
It's a good day when Watchfinder releases a new video. What an incredible movement. And to do all that after probably stabling your horse... mind blowing.
From your excellent images, it is clear to see how the watch is wound and operates. But how is it set? Is there a mechanism that disengages the ratchet and engages the train when you pull the "crown" out on the bottom of the movement? This would require a 90 degree pivot from the plane of the movement.
Great, great video, and haven't missed a video in years now, I must say this one has being one of my favorite videos, please keep doing them! And thank you for all those done until now! Great job!
Fascinating! How anyone can manufacture such minute pieces is mind boggling! You ask at the end of your videos if there are any watches we may have an interest. I can't help but think of my very first wristwatch my father gave me when I was 5 years old. It was his for many years and when he bought himself a new Bulova, he gave me his old Westbury. This was the beginning of my timepiece fascination which continues to this day. I am now 66 years old and still stare at timepieces for hours on end and revel in there magical precision. Anyway, I digress. Back to my question. Do you have any information on the Westbury? Anything at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
its incredible to think that in world war one, people were still finding time to design stuff with parts so small, you wouldn't even feel them. its barely the length of my thumb and ways less than a pistachio yet is a finely crafted piece of opulence with the power to convert movement into time!
Why does he say the balance wheel could not be shrunk any further? Is it because shrinking it would mean less mass, hence less inertia, so the relative importance of friction increases?
For two episodes I’m thinking he’s holding one part of the 98 pieces.. wow, just realized the final seconds that he’s basically been holding the entire watch the whole time lol
Out of interest , what is the other MASSIVE movement used for reference , is it Unitas 6498 ? Oh, by the way whoever is responsible for macro shots, you are a legend & true a genius 😎
Firstly...magnificent time-piece and follow-up on the JLC 101....damn that is a true masterpiece! Thank you "Hands"....another journey into horology and history. 10/10 yet again. But...WTF....how can a production of this quality and information attract 3 dislikes already. I can't believe the losers who put these dislikes up even bother to check out the channel let alone view the contents of the presentation. If you are into the subject - what is there not to like?
What you said at 4:55 it isn’t actually right the mainspring doesn’t stores the power it’s the spring barrel that stores the power the mainspring regulates the power and the escapement distribute the power from the gears to the mainspring.
What he said was right. The Mainspring and “Spring barrel” are the same thing. But I got thrown off too when he showed the BALANCE spring while saying Mainspring.
No, what he said was right, what you said was wrong. The barrel, well it depends if you mean the entire barrel assembly or just the barrel itself, the barrel itself is the outer part that drives the gears, yes, but what gives the barrel that rotational energy? The mainspring, which is inside it. The mainspring doesn't regulate diddly, it's constantly pushing with all its force to rotate the gear train as fast as it can, regulation comes from the escapement. Specifically the pallet jams one of its arms into a notch on the escape wheel, which locks up the entire mechanism, until the balance comes around with a paddle and slaps the pallet's fine ass, the pallet then, in shock of such an act of lewdness, proceeds to let go of the gear before quickly regaining its composure and grabbing onto the next wheel notch with its other arm. In retaliation the pallet kicks the balance, but this only serves to encourage the balance, which then proceeds to continue clapping those lovely pallet cheeks multiple times a second. Depending on the enthusiasm of the young balance, this process may occur at a modest 5 times per second, to a more enthusiastic 10 times per second, perhaps even more for the particularly energetic and eager balances out there. Now granted, the _video_ part is wrong at that time stamp, as the video is showing the _hairspring_ that drives the balance, but what the narrator is actually _saying_ is quite correct.
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You know it's next level when the whole mechanism - all 98 parts - could fit inside a ring.
Incredible no CAD in those days! Work of Genius!
This was an elegant ending ... world needs more outstanding episodes like this.
I still don't know how to feel about a whole movement that's even smaller than my fingernail. Fascinates me every time
And to do this in 1929 without CAD or CNC milling.
@@jeanraspail2979 makes it even more impressive
Loved the first part, and this part is eveb better!!
Thank you for still giving us the best watch videos on TH-cam 👍👍
JLC is worthy of the Watchmakers watchmaker title...
my god these two videos are legitnitaly some of the best on TH-cam. thank you for the insight and the history. the fact that this was all done around a century ago and it still holds the crown is a complete mindfuck. I wish more people could see this and appreciate it!
Truly amazing. Just as impressive is this guy’s passion for the field and how good he is at marketing it.
When an uninitiated friend tells me why buy a watch, I have the perfect explanation now
Haha I love this answer!
Every single one of your videos are are treat to watch. Teaching us watch making history while showing beautiful macro shots of incredible time keeping pieces of art. Keep up the good work!
Brilliant piece!
Thank you for your wonderful content.
Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
I appreciate that your writing/videos touch the world outside of watches :)
Incredible footage of an unbelievable mechanism! Pure excellence in every aspect!
I need to get my hands on this petite movement, looks so freaking cute! :D
There's a gent watch equipped with this movement. Grande Reverso 101 Art Déco
, Reference 3003430. I think it's made by order.
I've worked on a few of them and some of the slightly larger not by much and they are surprisingly accurate timekeepers
Hats off to you sir👏🏻
@@sushimshah2896 apparently in my area the competing watchmakers refused to take them on so I've had a steady stream of tiny ladies timepieces show up the worst part is if the mainspring is bad or a broken balance staff sometimes I wish I had an electronmlcroscope lol
@@timhenry326 I bet people higher up could afford something of that sort 😅
@@sushimshah2896 alot of my clients inherited them or something like that I live on east coast of Florida so there are some well financed individuals around lol but I did have a regular Joe bring in a piece in his family for generations it is a Charles Clay verge and fussee from estimated to be from circa 1725 you never know what shows up
How to set the time on this 101 movement?
Nearly 100 years on and it's still the smallest movement of all time! I can't imagine how much of a pain it must be to work on....
There is one on Ebay right now listed for $10k and it has a broken mainspring.
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Amazing design and craftsmanship!
Was waiting for this! Thank you!
I can only say I smiled through the hole video. JLC, Long may they keep making watches.
Really enjoy on Watchfinder video!
Took me a while to realize, what he was holding wasn't some tiny part, but the whole movement.
It's a good day when Watchfinder releases a new video.
What an incredible movement. And to do all that after probably stabling your horse... mind blowing.
From your excellent images, it is clear to see how the watch is wound and operates. But how is it set? Is there a mechanism that disengages the ratchet and engages the train when you pull the "crown" out on the bottom of the movement? This would require a 90 degree pivot from the plane of the movement.
2x impressed. Amazing movement and fantastic video!
Great, great video, and haven't missed a video in years now, I must say this one has being one of my favorite videos, please keep doing them! And thank you for all those done until now! Great job!
Wow,I am lost for words.Really exceptional review.Thank you .
This is just awesome, how small they were able to built this movement nearly 100 years before!
Fascinating! How anyone can manufacture such minute pieces is mind boggling! You ask at the end of your videos if there are any watches we may have an interest. I can't help but think of my very first wristwatch my father gave me when I was 5 years old. It was his for many years and when he bought himself a new Bulova, he gave me his old Westbury. This was the beginning of my timepiece fascination which continues to this day. I am now 66 years old and still stare at timepieces for hours on end and revel in there magical precision. Anyway, I digress. Back to my question. Do you have any information on the Westbury? Anything at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
It's amazing that in almost a century, no one has come close to beating that title
Another fantastic presentation - thank you.
Refreshing subject, really interesting angle to watchmaking!
Please review the new hmoser streamliner collection
Theyre hella ugly
Regular watch movements seem impossibly small to me. This is just ridiculous. An incredible feat of engineering given when it was made.
1929......the caliber 101 movement. Astounding!
The list of those JLC made movements for solidifies their reputation as one of the top three.
They could make the balance smaller. The issue with a small balance is accuracy.
That movement is a work of genius, that bracelet was a work of art but the dial and the hands were so plain and ordinary looking!
There is a bracelet with a Cal 101 watch on Ebay right now listed for $10k and it has a broken mainspring.
its incredible to think that in world war one, people were still finding time to design stuff with parts so small, you wouldn't even feel them. its barely the length of my thumb and ways less than a pistachio yet is a finely crafted piece of opulence with the power to convert movement into time!
*weighs
Brilliant …. Mind blowing
Just what I needed - a video about two hands.
What's the power reserve? Can't find anywhere..
Okay, but how large is the power reserve and how do you wind it?
33 hours
It would take a key to wind it.
@@brianmceuen No so sure about that... there’s a crown on the back.
Takes some getting used to winding one's ring...
When you can, should do more reviews on credor 🙏
JLC IS a historically horological genius.
Fascinating!
Why does he say the balance wheel could not be shrunk any further? Is it because shrinking it would mean less mass, hence less inertia, so the relative importance of friction increases?
I love these history videos. So amazing.
I mean, that is a stunning bracelet. I'm not much for the pavé usually, but Cartier can really turn out some nice work.
how does this video not have 4 million views???
Very interesting that one. Just subbed.
I would love to see a review on the Ebel 1911 El Primero chrono.
This movement is mind blowing 🤯
I’m so in awe of JLC. Their watches are a masterpiece. Patek quality, for Rolex money.
any content on how they make the components?
For two episodes I’m thinking he’s holding one part of the 98 pieces.. wow, just realized the final seconds that he’s basically been holding the entire watch the whole time lol
I have designs like this but I couldn't get them made for the life of me 3d designers are everywhere but quality ones are rare
what about the Omega cal 661 ? .. and thats also an automatic
Do they know about mechanism Chaika 1200 ?
My brain is freezing up by thinking how this was achieved without any computer modeling, laser cutters, etc.
A ring?
Cool
I wonder what the power reserve is on that tiny little thing
Out of interest , what is the other MASSIVE movement used for reference , is it Unitas 6498 ?
Oh, by the way whoever is responsible for macro shots, you are a legend & true a genius 😎
Extraordinary...!
I still can't comprehend what kind of person dislikes this video.
Btw pls get the Terraluna on loan from ALS (or Richemont) as well, pls!! 🙏🏻
Thank you very much, you've made my day.
They should be called GWC......"Greatest Watch Company!"
I love this, thank you!
That is truly mind-blowingly small. Top notch video as ALWAYS!
i wonder how many watchmakers would attempt to service it or give up before they began....
Its a freaking mechanical watch in a ring I mean that is just crazy
Where does the battery go :)
Is that a missing prong at 1:45?
I would struggle to cut a piece of wood that small............
but what time is it?
Amazing.
Firstly...magnificent time-piece and follow-up on the JLC 101....damn that is a true masterpiece! Thank you "Hands"....another journey into horology and history. 10/10 yet again. But...WTF....how can a production of this quality and information attract 3 dislikes already. I can't believe the losers who put these dislikes up even bother to check out the channel let alone view the contents of the presentation. If you are into the subject - what is there not to like?
What is the power reserve on that little thing? Couldn't be more than 12 hours no?
33 hours
@@watchnerds Impressive. Thanks!
Wow.
I have a feeling that the audio quality is pretty bad in this video?
Incredible.
Whats the power reserve of Calibre 101 ?
33 hours
Holy hell is that a 100grand movement your holding with bare hands
Good Chanel 👍
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What you said at 4:55 it isn’t actually right the mainspring doesn’t stores the power it’s the spring barrel that stores the power the mainspring regulates the power and the escapement distribute the power from the gears to the mainspring.
What he said was right. The Mainspring and “Spring barrel” are the same thing. But I got thrown off too when he showed the BALANCE spring while saying Mainspring.
No, what he said was right, what you said was wrong. The barrel, well it depends if you mean the entire barrel assembly or just the barrel itself, the barrel itself is the outer part that drives the gears, yes, but what gives the barrel that rotational energy? The mainspring, which is inside it. The mainspring doesn't regulate diddly, it's constantly pushing with all its force to rotate the gear train as fast as it can, regulation comes from the escapement.
Specifically the pallet jams one of its arms into a notch on the escape wheel, which locks up the entire mechanism, until the balance comes around with a paddle and slaps the pallet's fine ass, the pallet then, in shock of such an act of lewdness, proceeds to let go of the gear before quickly regaining its composure and grabbing onto the next wheel notch with its other arm. In retaliation the pallet kicks the balance, but this only serves to encourage the balance, which then proceeds to continue clapping those lovely pallet cheeks multiple times a second.
Depending on the enthusiasm of the young balance, this process may occur at a modest 5 times per second, to a more enthusiastic 10 times per second, perhaps even more for the particularly energetic and eager balances out there.
Now granted, the _video_ part is wrong at that time stamp, as the video is showing the _hairspring_ that drives the balance, but what the narrator is actually _saying_ is quite correct.
@@DAKOTA56777 You're replying to OP, right?
@@bcepni00 Of course.
TH-cam's default is that when replying to OP it doesn't tag anyone's name, if you see no name it means the reply is to the OP. Or someone actively took the time to delete the name when replying to anyone else.
Besides, does it really matter? We all get to learn how a watch works, but sexually. =]
@@DAKOTA56777 Sexually indeed hahahaha. Have a good day, kind person.
The first time I opened up a woman’s watch it amazed me at the utilization of space. Tiny universe inside the space of a couple dimes.
someone dug a rolex the size of a ring
Truly an outstanding & elegant engineering achievement back in 1929. 👍
Search ‘elegant’ as it relates to engineering.
Can you review the Monsieur Watch by Chanel? It looks quite interesting :)
How do you spell Henry Rode...?
It is very distracting to see so much dust and dirt on the movement. Make sure it is clean before you photograph it.
Has to be the dumbest comment on this forum.
Amazing!
What is the movment to the right.
ETA 6498 I believe, altho i don't spy any swiss markings, might be a Chinese clone (altho i'd doubt that on this channel lol)
With nano-manufacturing able to build components atom by atom today, I think this won't stand as the world's smallest watch for long.
Shame about the chipped diamond and missing claw . (1.47)
He needed to put this on a credit card or something so we could really get a idea of the size.
Wow Mind Blown...
my essay is due in 2 hours why am i watching this
Why no work