@@islandwatch Hey Mark...is a basic 7 jewel skeleton watch with no day/date feature or anything fancy dependable enough to keep accurate time in your opinion?The watch is a brand name called "Gute".
Well done explanation about jeweling, including a basic intro on shock protection . . . the bane of pocket watches from their inception into the early 20th century . . . suffering from broken balance staffs if the watch was dropped or suffered a hard knock.
This mechanical stuff is really reeling me in. I wanted to work with cars but I’ve always loved and pursued art that was expressed at tiny scale. I have detailed drawings only 1cm at farthest points, in 8th grade I used needle tip tweezers to make a fully functional cootie catcher that was only 5x5mm. I’ve always loved precision in small scale stuff
Thank you SO MUCH for this awesome video, Mark! Clears up a lot of confusion for me. I've been wondering for so long what the jewel count meant. This channel is great, keep it up!
I always wondered how jewels dealt with the end play. I now just saw in your video a shouldered axle which would also rest on the jewel. How simple, and simple of me to not have thought of it. Thank you for solving one of those little mysteries of life.
You put up this video about 3 years ago and I just learned something new today about Jewels in watches after about 20 years owning an Automatic Watch.....LOL...
Just getting into this watch care and watch purchasing....came across your videos....very informative...very interesting...love the detail of your video explanation...thanks for taking the TIME.....
Awesome Video, just bought a vintage Seiko Sportsmatic 5 (1964) of 21 jewels and I had no idea what those jewels were for. thanks a lot for the information ! Suscribed !
very very good video ... very informative . I acutely put this question on quite a few watch forums not quite getting a proper answers you have answered my question in full thank you .
Tq very much for sharing this video and great explanation on what the jewels are for. You really shed lights to my questions....and i come to learned from you about mechanical watches jewels. A big thank you again.
Thank you for your expertise and demonstrations. Just getting into watches and I am slowly going down the rabbit hole. it's okay though, because of your channel I am learning about the beautiful functional art of watchmaking . Thank you.
recently trying to learn more how watches are made and found your channel. I can't afford mechanical watches (or maybe looking in the wrong places :D ) but those are my favorites and I try to learn as much as I can related to them. Your videos are part of my learning! Thanks a lot.
When it's nearly full wound it will stop rotating under its own weight, but to actually wind them up efficiently you'll need to rotate the whole watch on the rotors rotational axis like you see it turning around in, about 50'ish times in both directions each so as to give it even wear. And until the grease dries out too much and the movement needs a COA what Benjamin Castro said is correctamundo!
Ruby and sapphire are two chemical variations of a mineral called corundum. Corundum is the 2nd hardest mineral after diamond. Synthetic corundum is used for watch jewels, and it is also used in carborundum sand paper and grinding wheels. Because it is so hard and resistant to wear, and costs less than diamonds (even synthetic), it is perfect for watch "bearings". Hope this helps! 👍
This is an amazing video. I've learned so much from your last 2 videos and this one. Thank you so much for making this series of watch and learn videos.
I just found your channel and I love it! Huge analog wrist watch enthusiast here and this video has been o helpful. The information overload was what pushed me to subscribe to your channel xD
Hi Marc...thanks SO much for sharing your love of watches with us... I bought a Seiko SNZG15J1 5 watch with a J code ( JAPAN) and investigated if it's a good or not good watch and found your reviews and lessons . I wondered what jewels were and now I know... just tonight I have watched about 10 of your videos .... 2 weeks ago I couldn't care less about watches ... but for some reason I am now intrigued. It's easy to see how people can love the subject . So, thanks again...you're a natural teacher ...I'm very grateful for you time (pun intended ) .
Excellent presentation Mark! Creative and very relevant content with outstanding delivery skills. I like and value my watch a lot more since I subscribed to your channel.
Hi Mark, just came across your channel and liked and subscribed. 👍. Excellent demo, great micro shots. It always amazes me how a scrap watch still wants to work!!!. Sometimes I will pop that cap jewel out from the balance and clean and oil it, it can improve the performance of a watch. Like you I have shaky hands and as you know jewels will fly!!!😭. So super careful needed. Thanks again. Adrian 🍀.
thanks mark. trying not to miss any episode of watch n learn. i have a request. can u please make an episode on basic idea of how to regulate a mechanical or automatic watch. i have seen some videos on this topic, still would like u to make a video on this topic.
I've learned a lot just with this video. Thank you so much Mark. Beside the technical reason, I guess watch makers also use jewels as a decoration for their movements. 😊
Thanks! Another informative video. What about a trouble shooting video on common mechanical watch issues, their tell tale signs, what's the cause internally, and how to address them?
Glad you explained how anti-shock works, because I had no idea before viewing this video. Can you do an upcoming Watch and Learn video on anti-magnetic watches? I'm curious how soft-iron components and Faraday cages work. Also, how one knows that their watch has become magnetized and how to de-gauss it. Thanks!
I know what jewels are, and what they are for, but nobody bothers to show them to you close up. So thank you for this! Lo these years later.
Really informative. Gives enthusiasts beginning collecting and horology a start.
Yes, trying!
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Another excellent video' thanks mark for these, I really do enjoy them. 🙂👍🏽
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As someone who works in mechanical engineering, good job, Mark. This sort of thing is in my mental world.
Thanks. Was gonna bust out some phase change curves for the working fluid :)
Do you know anything about Sergio 2 watches
just starting to read and learn about watches. Your videos are both entertaining and informative. Thanks for putting these all together
Thanks. Glad the work pays off.
Very enlightening, I never knew the purpose of the jewels. Thanks for the great videos!
That's what I like to hear!
@@islandwatch Hey Mark...is a basic 7 jewel skeleton watch with no day/date feature or anything fancy dependable enough to keep accurate time in your opinion?The watch is a brand name called "Gute".
Thank you for sharing all this information with newbies such as I. Your channel is as awesome as your watches and customer service.
I love these behind the working videos Mark! As an engineer at heart/blood; I truly appreciated seeing this. Great work! 👍
Well done explanation about jeweling, including a basic intro on shock protection . . . the bane of pocket watches from their inception into the early 20th century . . . suffering from broken balance staffs if the watch was dropped or suffered a hard knock.
That was so informative Mark, thank you so much for your effort. Can't wait for the next episodes, please don't stop!
Thank you for the most concise explanation of this Ive seen on YT! Now it makes sense.
This video series is why I will buy watches from you whenever possible.
Thank you.
This mechanical stuff is really reeling me in. I wanted to work with cars but I’ve always loved and pursued art that was expressed at tiny scale. I have detailed drawings only 1cm at farthest points, in 8th grade I used needle tip tweezers to make a fully functional cootie catcher that was only 5x5mm. I’ve always loved precision in small scale stuff
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Thank you SO MUCH for this awesome video, Mark! Clears up a lot of confusion for me. I've been wondering for so long what the jewel count meant. This channel is great, keep it up!
I always wondered how jewels dealt with the end play. I now just saw in your video a shouldered axle which would also rest on the jewel. How simple, and simple of me to not have thought of it. Thank you for solving one of those little mysteries of life.
Thanks for the informative video! Love the "Watch and Learn" series - always a pleasure, and I usually learn something new!
I already had a fairly good understanding of the subject but man you explain things brilliantly.
Thanks for these Watch & Lerners videos. For a newcomer to the watch scene like me, its valuable information.
Never knew fewer jewels could be better but it makes sense. Thanks
Love it - easy to understand clear concise education! Thank you for your taking the time to do this sir!
This was so informative. Without doubt I shall be watching these videos again and again! Now on to the next in the series!
You put up this video about 3 years ago and I just learned something new today about Jewels in watches after about 20 years owning an Automatic Watch.....LOL...
A great demonstration, just live the simplicity in explanation to a beginner like myself. Keep up the good work...
Just getting into this watch care and watch purchasing....came across your videos....very informative...very interesting...love the detail of your video explanation...thanks for taking the TIME.....
Great video. Very informative and well done. Your descriptions are great and easy to follow. Great teacher!
Awesome Video, just bought a vintage Seiko Sportsmatic 5 (1964) of 21 jewels and I had no idea what those jewels were for. thanks a lot for the information ! Suscribed !
Thanks!
very very good video ... very informative .
I acutely put this question on quite a few watch forums not quite getting a proper answers you have answered my question in full thank you .
This explanatory video is a real gem. Thanks!
Great video as always. I just picked a few “1 jewel” watch movements from the late 50’s or so.
Brilliant video, really enjoyed the way you explained things and your honesty.
Brilliance of this engineering
excellent video Mark. Enjoyed every bit and also learned tons! -from a fellow EE. Love the close up shots of the jewels! shared. Thanks!
One of the best series on TH-cam. Really enjoying it. Keep it up!
Thank you.
great episode in this very helpful series. just a suggestion, maybe an episode on periodic watch maintenance
Michael Escay Sure, thanks!
Enjoying these watch and learns, thanks for your time Mark....
Thank you for "watch"-ing.
I always wondered what the function of a jewel was. Thanks Mark, question answered eloquently .
Thank you, and maybe a bit long-winded :)
Very useful and educative content!! Keep it up Mark! I'm a fan already!
Great! Thank you
Tq very much for sharing this video and great explanation on what the jewels are for. You really shed lights to my questions....and i come to learned from you about mechanical watches jewels. A big thank you again.
Wow the intricacies of a watch.
Nice video.
Thank you. Thank you so much for this great video. This was very informative. And thanks to TGV for promoting your channel.
Yes, thank you! TGV!!!!!
Thank you for your expertise and demonstrations. Just getting into watches and I am slowly going down the rabbit hole. it's okay though, because of your channel I am learning about the beautiful functional art of watchmaking . Thank you.
Working my Way through your videos and this one has been fascinating
recently trying to learn more how watches are made and found your channel. I can't afford mechanical watches (or maybe looking in the wrong places :D ) but those are my favorites and I try to learn as much as I can related to them. Your videos are part of my learning! Thanks a lot.
I love doing intro's twice!
I got a question: instead of rubies why watchmakers doesn't use nylon/teflon pieces which have a very low friction coefficient?
Wear wear wear! The rotation of the gear would wear out the nylon/teflon/delrin/etc pretty quickly.
When it's nearly full wound it will stop rotating under its own weight, but to actually wind them up efficiently you'll need to rotate the whole watch on the rotors rotational axis like you see it turning around in, about 50'ish times in both directions each so as to give it even wear. And until the grease dries out too much and the movement needs a COA what Benjamin Castro said is correctamundo!
Long Island Watch
Thank you for the informative videos.
What is a saphire "coated" crystal (my watch: 2017 Wenger Heritage Attitude). Pros & cons?
Ruby and sapphire are two chemical variations of a mineral called corundum. Corundum is the 2nd hardest mineral after diamond. Synthetic corundum is used for watch jewels, and it is also used in carborundum sand paper and grinding wheels. Because it is so hard and resistant to wear, and costs less than diamonds (even synthetic), it is perfect for watch "bearings". Hope this helps! 👍
all said by previous viewers, thank You for your effort and time making these interesting videos
Thank you; glad to know people appreciate them.
What a neat episode. Enjoyed it a lot. Thanks again, Mark.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.
This is an amazing video. I've learned so much from your last 2 videos and this one. Thank you so much for making this series of watch and learn videos.
Thanks for watching.
Thank your for the video! I have been reading and hearing about jewels but I didn't for what the jewels are. Now I know! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for "WATCHing" , very funny pun there!
I love that you're doing this.
Thank you. It's quite entertaining.
I appreciate the effort you put in to make this video. Great content. Keep up the good work.
Great Video Mark, I'v always wondered about the relevance of jewels. Thank you for your knowledge and patience to share it! Regards Shane (Trinidad)
Thanks for watching!
I just found your channel and I love it! Huge analog wrist watch enthusiast here and this video has been o helpful. The information overload was what pushed me to subscribe to your channel xD
Thanks!
Great information. Love the Watch & Learn series. Thank you for educating us.
Hi Marc...thanks SO much for sharing your love of watches with us... I bought a Seiko SNZG15J1 5 watch with a J code ( JAPAN) and investigated if it's a good or not good watch and found your reviews and lessons . I wondered what jewels were and now I know... just tonight I have watched about 10 of your videos .... 2 weeks ago I couldn't care less about watches ... but for some reason I am now intrigued. It's easy to see how people can love the subject . So, thanks again...you're a natural teacher ...I'm very grateful for you time (pun intended ) .
Thanks David!
you, sir, are an amazing resource for enthusiasts like myself. Thanks and great job.
Great video....like being in a classroom. Thank you!
You are a very good teacher, thank you.
Such great info. Nice to go back and watch these.
Thanks Mark! Great educational video.
Was really looking forward to this eoisode. Didn't disappoint, thank you Marc.
Really like your Watch and Learn series! I did learn a lot!
Thank you.
I have a Swatch quartz watch with 4 jewels, good to know it's a nice quality quartz, it's served me perfectly for 3 years
great video,you learn something new each day.....
Excellent presentation Mark! Creative and very relevant content with outstanding delivery skills. I like and value my watch a lot more since I subscribed to your channel.
Thank you!
Wow! this is amazing Marc. Very informative video. Keep educating us about the watch world!
Trying!
Excellent info - I admire your strong working knowledge on watch movements!
Hi Mark, just came across your channel and liked and subscribed. 👍. Excellent demo, great micro shots. It always amazes me how a scrap watch still wants to work!!!. Sometimes I will pop that cap jewel out from the balance and clean and oil it, it can improve the performance of a watch. Like you I have shaky hands and as you know jewels will fly!!!😭. So super careful needed. Thanks again. Adrian 🍀.
Very informative great explanation. Thank you.
Fascinating video Mark , keep up the good work.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for all the knowledge you bring to the world keep up the great work !!
Great. Glad you enjoyed. There is more to come.
Thanks Marc for doing these Watch & Learns.
thats so interesting! thanks for the info, i always found rubies interesting
Nice knowledge on jewels and nice work on presenting it!
Thanks much!
Knowledge is power. Thank You.
Outstanding technical video as usual, Mark. Do know that people are lapping this stuff up.
I'm glad to hear it, I enjoy dishing it out.
Thank you for this very informative video!! Greetings from Greece
Love the watch and learn videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks.
thanks mark. trying not to miss any episode of watch n learn. i have a request. can u please make an episode on basic idea of how to regulate a mechanical or automatic watch. i have seen some videos on this topic, still would like u to make a video on this topic.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Very interesting!! Love my auto Oris watch but knowing all this makes it so much more special!
Glad you enjoyed!
Fascinating. Thanks, you answered many questions.
I've learned a lot just with this video. Thank you so much Mark. Beside the technical reason, I guess watch makers also use jewels as a decoration for their movements. 😊
Hey Mark, outstanding video! I really enjoyed this....
Thanks! Another informative video. What about a trouble shooting video on common mechanical watch issues, their tell tale signs, what's the cause internally, and how to address them?
Sounds like a great idea!
Great video! Exactly what I was wanting to learn at 1:30 am lol. Just getting into watches and man is this fascinating
No better way to spend your morning. . . or night.
Exceptional video, thanks.
Thanks mark your videos are informative and very concise. Do you have any videos about the features and benefits of Rolex or Patek Philipe?
enjoyed the video. very helpful insightful done with a side of general info. awsome. keep up the good work !!
Thanks!
Nice viedo brother, From Indonesia
Super interesting! Thanks, Marc!
Thanks for your great videos mark!
Mark, outstanding video! Thank you for posting it!
Appreciate it.
Really informative video, learnt a lot. Thanks very much Mark!
Thank you.
Great explanation and demonstration thanks!
Glad you explained how anti-shock works, because I had no idea before viewing this video. Can you do an upcoming Watch and Learn video on anti-magnetic watches? I'm curious how soft-iron components and Faraday cages work. Also, how one knows that their watch has become magnetized and how to de-gauss it. Thanks!
Thank you Mark, very well presented & informative as always! 👍👍👀
Amazingly informative. Thanks Mark!
Thank you very much .... This was Excellent!!!!
Thanks!
Great video, very clear explanation.
Another great watch and learn. Well done.
Beautiful! Awesome video!
I had a question and you answered it, awesome and thank you very much!!