How a Mechanical Watch Works | Explained in 5 Minutes

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  • This time I want to show you how a mechanical watch works. In my restoration videos I´m assuming this as known but do you really know how it works?
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  • @heatedwafflez5475
    @heatedwafflez5475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1585

    A precisely five minute video, like the precision clockwork you work with.

    • @ananyobrataroy6755
      @ananyobrataroy6755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes truly

    • @tomr6955
      @tomr6955 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      5:01 for me

    • @lolbhupati
      @lolbhupati ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its 5 minutes and 1 second

    • @adamfaw1232
      @adamfaw1232 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@lolbhupati 1 sec for intro Ofc

    • @diogeneslantern18
      @diogeneslantern18 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@tomr6955 I do believe that videos are one second longer on a computer. On the TH-cam app it's 5:00

  • @c0dakw0lfgaang48
    @c0dakw0lfgaang48 ปีที่แล้ว +288

    Just a small wrist watch, but an engineering masterpiece in itself.

  • @GradyChambless
    @GradyChambless 2 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    This is a clear and beautiful explanation. Even though I've seen it all go together, it still seems like magic that it all works so perfectly.

    • @verdetudo
      @verdetudo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Obrigado pela consideração

    • @marstvredplanet9491
      @marstvredplanet9491 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes beatiful indeed but still pretty close to zero understanding ...i guess is just me ( and you maybe )

    • @namduonghoang5685
      @namduonghoang5685 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@marstvredplanet9491 i think the easy way to understand how mechanical watch work is: power + wheels + a middle controlling system. Everything else is just detail😂

    • @ISHANT47
      @ISHANT47 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@namduonghoang5685 M,

    • @mrwoody1413
      @mrwoody1413 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marstvredplanet9491I also still don’t understand it. You guys aren’t alone.

  • @jeff-crankyxer1931
    @jeff-crankyxer1931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    Outstanding! I think I learned more about how a watch works in this five-minute video than probably from an instruction manual. Can't wait for your next restoration!

    • @reevus2558
      @reevus2558 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Today I learned how mechanical watch works , how the universe work and how life works
      but i still cant understand how woman works.

    • @realdudeithink769
      @realdudeithink769 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@reevus2558 🤓

    • @loriemangasil8466
      @loriemangasil8466 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful video! You might like www.asorockwatches.com
      Africa's first luxury watch brand.

    • @AS-vq3wt
      @AS-vq3wt ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm still utterly confused by it all and always will be. I don't need to know how it works. I just marvel at it. I'm happy with that.

    • @Jim_L
      @Jim_L 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      After watching this video, I decided to test my new-found knowledge, so I took apart an old wind-up wristwatch I had. But when I put it all back together again, I had several extra parts left over, and my watch still isn't working.

  • @jules.marshall
    @jules.marshall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    After many hundreds of hours of watching movement restoration videos during lockdown, I now understand how they work! Thank you.

  • @imranbecks
    @imranbecks 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    There's just something so special about horology that some people who aren't into it won't get.

  • @MM-qv5lf
    @MM-qv5lf 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Who the heck came up with a complex mechanism like that is beyond me, it's insane.

  • @turquoiseandcoral
    @turquoiseandcoral ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The slow-motion of the hairspring looked like it was breathing. And just like us, a watch is like heartbeats. Your videos are interesting, pristine, and relaxing.

  • @Paka1983
    @Paka1983 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have watched this video about 10 times and still can't understand this at all. :D

  • @megachonker5664
    @megachonker5664 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I always wondered how mechanical watches worked. I feel like a big mystery has just been revealed to me. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video 😊

  • @bjw4859
    @bjw4859 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love watching shows like this, initially I was put off by no commentary, but sometimes it's just nice to watch a craftsman at working in silence in a world that is all noise all the time, thank you.

  • @techsana3883
    @techsana3883 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    As a Mechanical Engineer, I can see beauty and perfection. Highly appreciate the work, sir!

  • @josecantillo2084
    @josecantillo2084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I love all of your videos, but this one Is the best one so far. Always got lost when I saw you put back together the watch but this changes everything. Great work 🙌🏽

  • @ZiptoZapto
    @ZiptoZapto ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow, I have even more love for mechanical watches than I did before. Such precise craftsmanship, such an amazing piece of tech! Lovely video, simple and easy to understand.

  • @merkhadia6370
    @merkhadia6370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a person who always watching watches content everyday, this is probably the most simple video to understand how mechanical watch works..thanks mate

  • @ElijsDima
    @ElijsDima ปีที่แล้ว +75

    This is a *very* good explainer, because you show not only the assembly but also what effect each component practically has. Imo the *best* "how a watch works" video out there.
    A followup with self-winding and chrono modules would ofc be great; though I appreciate that those might be more difficult to demonstrate.
    Random thought... It would be nice to have a movement like this (whether by ETA or a custom modification) where the back plates were transparent (e.g. milled sapphire); as is they cover up so much of the watch mechanisms...

    • @ImaginaryEvil
      @ImaginaryEvil ปีที่แล้ว

      Quite a few manufacturers do this already, especially more modern watches, less so on vintage. It looks awesome.

    • @danilochavarria7348
      @danilochavarria7348 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Orient does this on their newer watches

  • @johnshaw8237
    @johnshaw8237 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’ve always been fascinated by watches. To understand how they work and the skill required to make them work never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for such an informative video.

  • @IShootWatches
    @IShootWatches 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Orson Welles has said that there was nothing one couldn't learn about cinematic camerawork in a day and a half. You show for basic watchmaking it's only five minutes! I wish I had seen this video before I tried to rebuild a watch movement with no experience, as it took me 16 hours. If anyone is interested in watching that, all 16 hours are recorded with eight cameras covering every minute of the process in detail. The videos are posted on my own youtube channel "I Shoot Watches," (search for "rebuild IWC Cal 44").

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube ปีที่แล้ว +26

    awesome 👏

  • @shandelor
    @shandelor ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I got my first automatic watch and seeing the attention to detail and craft behind it is so fascinating! Makes me appreciate it much more

  • @djeurosham
    @djeurosham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is a great concise starting point for anyone who is just getting in to mechanical watches. Well done.

  • @andrewfrost8866
    @andrewfrost8866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Absolutely wonderful and exactly what I wanted to understand!

  • @raikbusse7697
    @raikbusse7697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Short, to the point, but incredibly good. I find it really cool that the movement is kept in black.

  • @michaelh2539
    @michaelh2539 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best videos I've seen. It amazes me that all these small parts work in perfect harmony together. It's rather peaceful to be honest.

  • @LSniumUwU
    @LSniumUwU ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I wear a vintage Imperial "25 Jewel" watch that has a 17 jewel movement, manual, I always just knew they had gears in them but never knew how they worked in order, this video taught me a lot about my watch and how the layers and different parts qork together to make a watch work.

  • @lucashipkins
    @lucashipkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Incredibly beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JogieGlenMait16
    @JogieGlenMait16 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No one talked but this is by far the video that made me understand more about the functions of a mechanical watch.

  • @friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952
    @friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Dr. Manhattan. Hope humanity isn't disappointing you too much.

  • @bradnadeau6553
    @bradnadeau6553 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What’s more amazing is how the idea of a time piece became reality.

  • @klac8500
    @klac8500 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    this is fascinating! To see all of the different mechanisms working together in such a small but life changing device, and to think of the person who invented the first watch. Phew! Incredible! thanks for sharing!

  • @fredashay
    @fredashay 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very clear and easy to understand! The slow motion of the balance wheel was especially helpful to show how it keeps time at a specific rare! Thank you!

  • @ericfaragh
    @ericfaragh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent demonstration which clarifies the working of a mechanical watch will concise precision. Love the simplicity of the movement used, which appears to be parred down to the essentials. Well done.

  • @jameslabs1
    @jameslabs1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good breakdown of the basics. Thanks

  • @dpr3659
    @dpr3659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was great. Would love to see a video like this on an automatic as well. Great work! ♥️

  • @TheLilboy6
    @TheLilboy6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing job, I've been watching a lot of watch repair videos and I didn't get how a watch work until I saw this video 👏 bravo. Thank you for your effort and great display

  • @mcgitarz
    @mcgitarz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant explanation with outstanding cinematography.

  • @leonspinks3787
    @leonspinks3787 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful. Simple and to the point. Not to mention outstanding footage on how it all fits together. Absolutely gorgeous!

  • @elizabethwentz8211
    @elizabethwentz8211 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was awesome!! I love it, so perfectly explained and the editing along with music was very enjoyable. Will watch again!🥰
    Thanks!

  • @godfreyberry1599
    @godfreyberry1599 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Possibly the best video on watch mechanicals out there. Can hardly understand why some charlatan watchmakers make such a big deal of their profession. Fortunately, I have experienced some 'old school' watchmakers who love what they do and their results are amazing.

  • @JDGillis
    @JDGillis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What an awesome lesson on the inner workings of a basic watch. It will no doubt still be a few weeks before I am ready to take on a Rolex, but at least I know what a pallet fork does now.
    Thank you so much.

    • @femcel101
      @femcel101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And what does pallet fork do?

    • @traviswalker8933
      @traviswalker8933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@femcel101 it stops the gear train from moving while winding the watch and powers the gear train via the balance wheel.

    • @femcel101
      @femcel101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@traviswalker8933 thankyou

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautifully explained with a simple movement. 🙏🏻

  • @TZAG
    @TZAG ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a great video with so beautiful music! It truly depicts the love of watchmaking by its creator. Simplicity and percision. Thank you for sharing again with us this love! Cheers!

  • @adifferentperspective2457
    @adifferentperspective2457 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight to the point no unnecessary nonsense, one video and an immediate sub

  • @mustaphamomo9315
    @mustaphamomo9315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Insane simplified explanation, thank you so much

  • @jctothel
    @jctothel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cannot wait to watch this!! Always wondering how the watches you restore actually work!

  • @TheMerelouve
    @TheMerelouve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Génial ! You won the "Most helpfull" award.
    I can't wait to go back home and try to do something with those broken watches I bought on an impulse...

  • @garywestby7810
    @garywestby7810 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this is the best explanation I have ever seen of how a mechanical watch movement works. Excellent video.

  • @bablaghosh5476
    @bablaghosh5476 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best video about mechanical watches working procedure .

  • @SyMbIoTe99
    @SyMbIoTe99 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love the quality and effort you out in your videos.

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent video showing the precision machining required to keep the delicate interconnected parts in perfect sync and harmony . A horological work of art that amazes with its reliability and beauty. RDR , myself and other viewers would like to hear you rank watch brands from best to worst in terms of actual quality . The snobbery that is an unfortunate part of the luxury watch world makes an impartial appraisal difficult for investment and enjoyment.

  • @kugelblitzl.4518
    @kugelblitzl.4518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the best, superb clarity. Hoping to see how the mainspring slowly gets unwound as the watch ticks

  • @Bengtsson1742
    @Bengtsson1742 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even though it can't beat a quartz watch's accuracy, who wouldn't want to wear a mechanical watch? How intricate and awesome are they!!

  • @bowerbirdstyle7661
    @bowerbirdstyle7661 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Perfect. Very informative. Love this black movement.

  • @Distoideas
    @Distoideas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent introduction, easy to understand how a mechanical watch works. The Black caliber looks cool, thank you.

  • @lezlie1974
    @lezlie1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Simple! Great! Relaxing... Thank you for this.

  • @MrChippinator
    @MrChippinator 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super informative. Thanks. It’s amazing how human intuition discovered how to put all these parts together to create something super efficient.

  • @kino6548
    @kino6548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a wonderful explanation! Thank you!

  • @chilli-badger
    @chilli-badger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Marvelous short film...thank you

  • @carsole6969
    @carsole6969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always wonder how watch works and this was amazing...

  • @marianob1975
    @marianob1975 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. Best 5 minutes invested in TH-cam ever.

  • @VedranBucko
    @VedranBucko ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I find it outstanding how watch components this tiny would have been made back in the day!

  • @rafaelalbarracin9278
    @rafaelalbarracin9278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Que maravilla! un sistema totalmente mecánico de antaño que sigue vigente marcando las horas y la admiración de muchos 👍

  • @TahmidA150
    @TahmidA150 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To think its just all about cleverly using periodic oscillation
    Finally got some answer to this mystery amazing quality and production value!

  • @Sam-yz7hr
    @Sam-yz7hr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You explained in layman's term, fantastic video with 5 min precision ending.

  • @thelonemodder630
    @thelonemodder630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    And yet another awesome tutorial from the Master of time keeping himself❤️.

  • @nunosantos5376
    @nunosantos5376 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    what an absolut beautifull video, thank you very much.

  • @cliffwheeler7357
    @cliffwheeler7357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautifully filmed production. It is great to now have more of an idea what is going on inside the the device sitting on my wrist every day.

  • @JasonweedQ3
    @JasonweedQ3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In just five minutes, I've learned how a watch works in more than basic detail. 👏🏾 👏🏾

  • @scalt8367
    @scalt8367 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible, I have no words to describe what am I looking out, great job!!!

  • @dvader3000
    @dvader3000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing,truly a work of art

  • @racamon
    @racamon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautifully done!

  • @drmaheshchauhan
    @drmaheshchauhan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant demonstration of the workings

  • @dowayigu1277
    @dowayigu1277 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for effort and sharing piece of beautiful art❤

  • @cavecavecavecave5295
    @cavecavecavecave5295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful watch. The face was striking in its simplicity. I would love to know who made it.

  • @FF72
    @FF72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome vid! definitely something i’ve wanted to learn about and you made it so simple to understand! i went and tried turning the crown on one of my automatics and it’s wayyyy more efficient than jostling it to get it started like i have been doing! thank you for the video!

  • @bengilman4267
    @bengilman4267 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I simply just want the movement. It looked lovely in the black!

  • @jrock2460
    @jrock2460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another incredible view into human engineering. The mechanical watch. Humans developed a way to measure time on earth and then constructed a device like this completely void of electricity to monitor time with absolute precision. Simply amazing.

  • @richardburns4708
    @richardburns4708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow what a great explanation. After watching this as a novice watch modder I think am going to start the next step.
    Cheers

    • @user-yr5ph3su5g
      @user-yr5ph3su5g ปีที่แล้ว

      В реальных условиях сборки колёсной системы я применяю специальные пластины кондукторы. С ними проще устанавливать мосты и цапфы колёс.

  • @gurukrishna9267
    @gurukrishna9267 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is precise engineering and art blended together in astronomical proportion.
    Mesmerizing motion , the gears the jewels , spellbinding !

  • @Flexiboy
    @Flexiboy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best video out there explaining how it works

  • @HilmanRizaldi
    @HilmanRizaldi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best! This is a must-watch video to learn the mechanism. Keep up the good work!

  • @carpemkarzi
    @carpemkarzi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. I love watching (sorry, no pun intended) your videos, and I now have the answer as to how everything comes together. Amazingly cool

  • @Yash-nf8ug
    @Yash-nf8ug ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly a work of art

  • @vishwasnagaraju8260
    @vishwasnagaraju8260 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such simple yet informative video. Thank you.

  • @davidroland6431
    @davidroland6431 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for making this informative and different video. Very interesting and simple learning. Goodluck !!!

  • @Lenikinski
    @Lenikinski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very satisfying.

  • @mercster
    @mercster ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very clear and concise, thank you.

  • @stemikger
    @stemikger ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now, this was amazing!

  • @teckleongchaw7177
    @teckleongchaw7177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    thank you for sharing

  • @renzoalessi5151
    @renzoalessi5151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bello video, felicitaciones, mejor no puede estar explicado, sigue así amigo.

  • @michaelno6410
    @michaelno6410 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for this video, clear and concise.

  • @Viki-zo1bc
    @Viki-zo1bc 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The precision of those tiny parts is mind boggling.

  • @crush3095
    @crush3095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

  • @danielworle6567
    @danielworle6567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like this video, I like all of your videos.
    You are an artist 😁
    Also I would like have this skills 🤴🏼
    Kind regards

  • @SwissWatchGang
    @SwissWatchGang ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So mesmerizing to watch your videos!

  • @xrslive
    @xrslive ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sound at the end. ..
    Just beautiful

  • @shohruhurakoff9700
    @shohruhurakoff9700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! It was very interesting and informative. 👍👏🤓

  • @tugrulguvenerturun5854
    @tugrulguvenerturun5854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video again. I think you should make some educational videos for watchmakers or people who want to get into it. It will help many people. Thanks for great work.

  • @seattlegrrlie
    @seattlegrrlie ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this, yet I'll still watch it time and again. It's so elegant and amazing

  • @Miguel_ON65
    @Miguel_ON65 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Sir. His hobby is really amazing, although I imagine it will be his usual job. The ease it shows is amazing. Congratulations on your videos and congratulations too for your pleasant work as a final result. I like watches a lot, and I have a manual mechanism Dogma made in the 40’s/50’s from my grandpa and it is working!!