How a Mechanical Watch Works | Explained in 5 Minutes

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2022
  • 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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Комментарии • 961

  • @heatedwafflez5475
    @heatedwafflez5475 Год назад +1576

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

    • @ananyobrataroy6755
      @ananyobrataroy6755 Год назад +9

      Yes truly

    • @tomr6955
      @tomr6955 Год назад +13

      5:01 for me

    • @lolbhupati
      @lolbhupati Год назад +5

      Its 5 minutes and 1 second

    • @adamfaw1232
      @adamfaw1232 Год назад +3

      @@lolbhupati 1 sec for intro Ofc

    • @diogeneslantern18
      @diogeneslantern18 Год назад +11

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

  • @c0dakw0lfgaang48
    @c0dakw0lfgaang48 Год назад +281

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

  • @GradyChambless
    @GradyChambless Год назад +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 Год назад

      Obrigado pela consideração

    • @marstvredplanet9491
      @marstvredplanet9491 Год назад +10

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

    • @namduonghoang5685
      @namduonghoang5685 Год назад

      @@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 Год назад

      @@namduonghoang5685 M,

    • @mrwoody1413
      @mrwoody1413 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @jeffchen1931
    @jeffchen1931 Год назад +716

    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 Год назад +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 Год назад +2

      @@reevus2558 🤓

    • @loriemangasil8466
      @loriemangasil8466 Год назад

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

    • @AS-vq3wt
      @AS-vq3wt Год назад +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 6 месяцев назад

      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 Год назад +65

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

  • @turquoiseandcoral
    @turquoiseandcoral Год назад +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.

  • @MM-qv5lf
    @MM-qv5lf 4 месяца назад +4

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

  • @imranbecks
    @imranbecks 3 месяца назад +5

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

  • @megachonker5664
    @megachonker5664 Год назад +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 😊

  • @Paka1983
    @Paka1983 Год назад +12

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

  • @ElijsDima
    @ElijsDima Год назад +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 Год назад

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

    • @danilochavarria7348
      @danilochavarria7348 3 месяца назад

      Orient does this on their newer watches

  • @JogieGlenMait16
    @JogieGlenMait16 Год назад +5

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

  • @bjw4859
    @bjw4859 Год назад +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.

  • @merkhadia6370
    @merkhadia6370 Год назад +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

  • @jonbutcher9805
    @jonbutcher9805 2 месяца назад +1

    I see how it all goes together but not so much how it all works together. I would imagine someone like myself with absolutely no mechanical understanding what so ever would require far more than this 5 min A to B to C tutorial.
    But it's a good start. So, thank you.

  • @lucashipkins
    @lucashipkins Год назад +11

    Incredibly beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @JDGillis
    @JDGillis Год назад +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 Год назад

      And what does pallet fork do?

    • @traviswalker8933
      @traviswalker8933 Год назад +1

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

    • @femcel101
      @femcel101 Год назад

      @@traviswalker8933 thankyou

  • @andrewfrost8866
    @andrewfrost8866 Год назад +83

    Absolutely wonderful and exactly what I wanted to understand!

  • @LSniumUwU
    @LSniumUwU Год назад +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.

  • @josecantillo2084
    @josecantillo2084 Год назад +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 Год назад +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.

  • @raikbusse7697
    @raikbusse7697 Год назад +3

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

  • @Bengtsson1742
    @Bengtsson1742 2 месяца назад +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!!

  • @godfreyberry1599
    @godfreyberry1599 Год назад +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.

  • @shandelor
    @shandelor Год назад +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

  • @friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952
    @friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952 Год назад +3

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

  • @johnshaw8237
    @johnshaw8237 Год назад +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.

  • @jrock2460
    @jrock2460 Год назад +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.

  • @bowerbirdstyle7661
    @bowerbirdstyle7661 Год назад +4

    Perfect. Very informative. Love this black movement.

  • @TheMerelouve
    @TheMerelouve Год назад +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...

  • @nunosantos5376
    @nunosantos5376 Год назад +7

    what an absolut beautifull video, thank you very much.

  • @jameslabs1
    @jameslabs1 Год назад +2

    Very good breakdown of the basics. Thanks

  • @chilli-badger
    @chilli-badger Год назад +3

    Marvelous short film...thank you

  • @bengilman4267
    @bengilman4267 Год назад +2

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

  • @foreverfundone
    @foreverfundone Год назад +1

    This video will get 10 Million views!

  • @bradnadeau6553
    @bradnadeau6553 Год назад +3

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

  • @VedranBucko
    @VedranBucko Год назад +2

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

  • @Sam-yz7hr
    @Sam-yz7hr Год назад +2

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

  • @JayzBeerz
    @JayzBeerz 4 месяца назад

    Thank you. I’m really thinking about going to watch repair school. I really enjoy the precision work. ❤

  • @mcgitarz
    @mcgitarz Год назад +2

    Brilliant explanation with outstanding cinematography.

  • @djeurosham
    @djeurosham Год назад +2

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

  • @TahmidA150
    @TahmidA150 Год назад +1

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

  • @redmy7262
    @redmy7262 Год назад

    Best 5 minutes I invested in a while.

  • @kino6548
    @kino6548 Год назад +5

    What a wonderful explanation! Thank you!

  • @dowayigu1277
    @dowayigu1277 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thank you for effort and sharing piece of beautiful art❤

  • @mercster
    @mercster Год назад +2

    Very clear and concise, thank you.

  • @vishwasnagaraju8260
    @vishwasnagaraju8260 Месяц назад

    Such simple yet informative video. Thank you.

  • @thelonemodder630
    @thelonemodder630 Год назад +4

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

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike Год назад +2

    Beautifully explained with a simple movement. 🙏🏻

  • @Flexiboy
    @Flexiboy Год назад +2

    Best video out there explaining how it works

  • @marianob1975
    @marianob1975 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video. Best 5 minutes invested in RUclips ever.

  • @dpr3659
    @dpr3659 Год назад +8

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

  • @davidroland6431
    @davidroland6431 Год назад +3

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

  • @kugelblitzl.4518
    @kugelblitzl.4518 Год назад +1

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

  • @jacquesdor50
    @jacquesdor50 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautifully shot video.

  • @jctothel
    @jctothel Год назад +4

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

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube Год назад +26

    awesome 👏

  • @bablaghosh5476
    @bablaghosh5476 Год назад

    One of the best video about mechanical watches working procedure .

  • @elgatogordo9523
    @elgatogordo9523 6 месяцев назад

    When I was a teenager, my Dad’s best friend had a watch repair shop. In the summer of 1980 I started working there as an assistance. Learned how to clean and polish the watches. He gave me an older Hamilton watch to work on and was my project to repair it and make run. It was challenging at first. Finally got the watch running and with a new brown leather wrist band it was beautiful piece of machinery. Had it for years and unfortunately our house got broken in couple years ago and the watch was stolen 🥺 My Dad’s friend has passed away since then and till this day, I still fix my own watches including the wifey’s. I would of continue this career path. Back then I was into sports and weight training and my hands were to rough for this line of work. Almost need a surgeons hands to handle those intricate pieces of gears. Great video by the way and brought so many memories 😁

  • @klac8500
    @klac8500 Год назад +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!

  • @user-fu1yp6lq2c
    @user-fu1yp6lq2c 2 месяца назад

    It's good to reward ourselves sometimes . While I'm not one to spend on high-end watch (I spend too much money on travel, lol), I can appreciate your gorgeous and timeless watch. I love how it's a symbol of all your hard work.And i choose NKUWAN every time honestly

  • @cavecavecavecave5295
    @cavecavecavecave5295 Год назад +2

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

  • @mustaphamomo9315
    @mustaphamomo9315 Год назад +1

    Insane simplified explanation, thank you so much

  • @cristianbalate
    @cristianbalate 6 дней назад +1

    Nice work mate, thank you!

  • @SyMbIoTe99
    @SyMbIoTe99 Год назад +5

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

  • @Distoideas
    @Distoideas Год назад +2

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

  • @JasonweedQ3
    @JasonweedQ3 Год назад

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

  • @michaelh2539
    @michaelh2539 Год назад +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.

  • @Lenikinski
    @Lenikinski Год назад +3

    Very satisfying.

  • @leonspinks3787
    @leonspinks3787 Год назад +5

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

  • @TerryMurrayTalks
    @TerryMurrayTalks Месяц назад

    Thank you for that, the black main plate and bridges gave clarity to how the whole movement is put together. It gave me a better understanding of how it works.

  • @carsole6969
    @carsole6969 Год назад +2

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

  • @retrogamer705
    @retrogamer705 Год назад +3

    That's so satisfying.

    • @jewelator
      @jewelator Год назад +1

      The process is really exciting. I will be glad if you like my videos with jewelry processes. It is interesting to hear your opinion, what we need to improve so that the viewer likes it?

  • @richardburns4708
    @richardburns4708 Год назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @xrslive
    @xrslive Год назад +1

    That sound at the end. ..
    Just beautiful

  • @fredashay
    @fredashay 9 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @alanmckinnon6791
    @alanmckinnon6791 Год назад +17

    What movement is that? It looks familiar as I think it's the one Mark uses it in his training videos, but I have never seen a movement with black mainplates and bridges like that. Is it a movement built for teaching watchmakers in school?

    • @adamfracz492
      @adamfracz492 Год назад +5

      Would love to know this too. The Black looks incredible

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  Год назад +10

      The movement is a Julien de Bortoli DB6 (derivative of ETA 6498)

  • @scalt8367
    @scalt8367 Год назад +3

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

  • @philippgrigorian1893
    @philippgrigorian1893 Год назад +1

    had a great time watching this video!

  • @LordAnestis
    @LordAnestis Год назад +2

    It’s a whole damn factory inside!

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter Год назад +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.

  • @elizabethwentz8211
    @elizabethwentz8211 Год назад +8

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

  • @dreck4694
    @dreck4694 Год назад

    Really understand more. Getting in to fixing watch as a Hobby and Really enjoying it. I am a quick learner and like to learn new things. Love this video

  • @frasersPT
    @frasersPT 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for the video. This is simple and concise!

  • @lezlie1974
    @lezlie1974 Год назад +2

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

  • @TheLilboy6
    @TheLilboy6 Год назад +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

  • @fosterjavier
    @fosterjavier Год назад +1

    Una hermosura lo mas bello relojes mecanicos.felicitaciones.

  • @ronnierowe6764
    @ronnierowe6764 Год назад

    That is a beautiful movement. The jewls look amazing against the black.

  • @crush3095
    @crush3095 Год назад +6

  • @TZAG
    @TZAG Год назад +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!

  • @ericfaragh
    @ericfaragh Год назад +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.

  • @DavidC-cl9dv
    @DavidC-cl9dv Год назад

    Enjoy watching your restoration video but this video made me appreciate how a watch works

  • @dvader3000
    @dvader3000 Год назад +2

    Amazing,truly a work of art

  • @teckleongchaw7177
    @teckleongchaw7177 Год назад +3

    thank you for sharing

  • @NoChance-oz4dd
    @NoChance-oz4dd 4 месяца назад

    Holy shit this made me appreciate the sheer precision and engineering a watch takes its actually quite mind blowing

  • @sushanthmanchikatla
    @sushanthmanchikatla 4 месяца назад

    Clearly shown just what is needed to be shown.. loved the video. Finally the question of how watch hands precisely rotate just enough to turn a sec is answered.

  • @rafaelalbarracin9278
    @rafaelalbarracin9278 Год назад +2

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

  • @danielworle6567
    @danielworle6567 Год назад +2

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

  • @janatarumsrihandono5672
    @janatarumsrihandono5672 Год назад +2

    Amazing work, like it very much

  • @grandyoel.k
    @grandyoel.k 3 месяца назад

    nice explenation about mechanical watches and how to build them, realy like the complex and the quality of these little machines (i have a seiko) and specialy the ticking noise