@@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.
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!
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.....
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.
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
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 .
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 !
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...
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.
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.
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.
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! 👍
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
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 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 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.
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 🍀.
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! 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?
Who knew Jewels actually meant jewels ... Seriously, I'm a complete noob to all of this, and at the beginning of this video, I was like: "Jewels 'make your watch run' ... WTF????????!!!!!" ... XD You explained/demo'd this really well, Mark - thank you very much. :D
Could you make a sequel of this "Jewel" video? I am praticing assembly and disassembly and my project is a evaco sa movement which does not work and I discovered that when I assemble the 3rd and 4th wheel, it moves freely and when I put the escape wheel, it binds. It is a challenge to put the bridge on top of these wheels. I am curious which jewels are caps and which ones have holes? do they pair cap and holed jewels all the time? would debris on jewels holes can cause it to stop? if so, what's the best way to clean them manually (without sonic cleaner).
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!
Thanks for all the time & effort that you put into your graphic explanations, much appreciated!...was also wondering are all jewels removed when servicing as I understand some are fixed in place with shellac/other semi permanent adhesives & wondered how this works? Keep up the good work!
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.
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.
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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Thank you for sharing all this information with newbies such as I. Your channel is as awesome as your watches and customer service.
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".
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.
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!
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.....
Thanks for the informative video! Love the "Watch and Learn" series - always a pleasure, and I usually learn something new!
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!
Thanks for these Watch & Lerners videos. For a newcomer to the watch scene like me, its valuable information.
Great video. Very informative and well done. Your descriptions are great and easy to follow. Great teacher!
Great video as always. I just picked a few “1 jewel” watch movements from the late 50’s or so.
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.
This explanatory video is a real gem. Thanks!
Brilliant video, really enjoyed the way you explained things and your honesty.
excellent video Mark. Enjoyed every bit and also learned tons! -from a fellow EE. Love the close up shots of the jewels! shared. Thanks!
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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A great demonstration, just live the simplicity in explanation to a beginner like myself. Keep up the good work...
great episode in this very helpful series. just a suggestion, maybe an episode on periodic watch maintenance
Michael Escay Sure, thanks!
Never knew fewer jewels could be better but it makes sense. Thanks
I already had a fairly good understanding of the subject but man you explain things brilliantly.
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 .
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!
I always wondered what the function of a jewel was. Thanks Mark, question answered eloquently .
Thank you, and maybe a bit long-winded :)
Enjoying these watch and learns, thanks for your time Mark....
Thank you for "watch"-ing.
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...
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.
Working my Way through your videos and this one has been fascinating
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.
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.
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! 👍
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!!!!!
Brilliance of this engineering
One of the best series on RUclips. Really enjoying it. Keep it up!
Thank you.
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!
You are a very good teacher, thank you.
Such great info. Nice to go back and watch these.
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!
Thanks mark your videos are informative and very concise. Do you have any videos about the features and benefits of Rolex or Patek Philipe?
Thanks Marc for doing these Watch & Learns.
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!
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!
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.
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 🍀.
Really like your Watch and Learn series! I did learn a lot!
Thank you.
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!
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.
I appreciate the effort you put in to make this video. Great content. Keep up the good work.
Great video....like being in a classroom. Thank you!
Was really looking forward to this eoisode. Didn't disappoint, thank you Marc.
all said by previous viewers, thank You for your effort and time making these interesting videos
Thank you; glad to know people appreciate them.
Wow the intricacies of a watch.
Nice video.
I love that you're doing this.
Thank you. It's quite entertaining.
Thanks Mark! Great educational video.
Great information. Love the Watch & Learn series. Thank you for educating us.
great video,you learn something new each day.....
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!
Nice knowledge on jewels and nice work on presenting it!
Thanks much!
you, sir, are an amazing resource for enthusiasts like myself. Thanks and great job.
Knowledge is power. 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.
Great video! What aspect or property of jewels gives them less friction?
Are triple locks better for the top stone for shock protection than the other types 😁
Thanks for your great videos mark!
Very informative great explanation. Thank you.
Excellent info - I admire your strong working knowledge on watch movements!
Fascinating video Mark , keep up the good work.
Thank you!
enjoyed the video. very helpful insightful done with a side of general info. awsome. keep up the good work !!
Thanks!
Great explanation and demonstration thanks!
Very interesting!! Love my auto Oris watch but knowing all this makes it so much more special!
Glad you enjoyed!
Wow! this is amazing Marc. Very informative video. Keep educating us about the watch world!
Trying!
Love the watch and learn videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks.
Super interesting! Thanks, Marc!
Another great watch and learn. Well done.
Great video, very clear explanation.
great information .......Id love to see how they machine all these tiny parts
Who knew Jewels actually meant jewels ... Seriously, I'm a complete noob to all of this, and at the beginning of this video, I was like: "Jewels 'make your watch run' ... WTF????????!!!!!" ... XD You explained/demo'd this really well, Mark - thank you very much. :D
LOL, thank you!
Really informative video, learnt a lot. Thanks very much Mark!
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.
Exceptional video, thanks.
Could you make a sequel of this "Jewel" video? I am praticing assembly and disassembly and my project is a evaco sa movement which does not work and I discovered that when I assemble the 3rd and 4th wheel, it moves freely and when I put the escape wheel, it binds. It is a challenge to put the bridge on top of these wheels. I am curious which jewels are caps and which ones have holes? do they pair cap and holed jewels all the time? would debris on jewels holes can cause it to stop? if so, what's the best way to clean them manually (without sonic cleaner).
Hey Mark, outstanding video! I really enjoyed this....
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!
thats so interesting! thanks for the info, i always found rubies interesting
Fascinating. Thanks, you answered many questions.
Mark, outstanding video! Thank you for posting it!
Appreciate it.
Incredible. Cheers, Mark!
Thank you for this very informative video!! Greetings from Greece
Amazingly informative. Thanks Mark!
Thank you Mark, very well presented & informative as always! 👍👍👀
Thanks for all the time & effort that you put into your graphic explanations, much appreciated!...was also wondering are all jewels removed when servicing as I understand some are fixed in place with shellac/other semi permanent adhesives & wondered how this works?
Keep up the good work!