@@marstvredplanet9491 i think the easy way to understand how mechanical watch work is: power + wheels + a middle controlling system. Everything else is just detail😂
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.
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!
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.
@@birdsgrove Pretty sure this commenter did not say that this video explained how it works. It was only stated that he/she knows how movements work, after hundreds of hours watching movement restoration.
The pallet fork shown at 3:04 stops the watch from unwinding because it engages with the escape wheel. The balance wheel which has a spring that makes it oscillate back and forth has a gear on its stem which pushes the pallet fork back and forth which allows the watch to unwind and the escape wheel to move in a controlled way. In doing this, the energy from the main spring is also transmitted back to the pallet fork which keeps the balance wheel moving.
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.
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...
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.
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 😁
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.
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.
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.
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 🙌🏽
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
A precisely five minute video, like the precision clockwork you work with.
Yes truly
Its 5 minutes and 1 second
@@lolbhupati 1 sec for intro Ofc
@Tom R I do believe that videos are one second longer on a computer. On the RUclips app it's 5:00
Not really
Just a small wrist watch, but an engineering masterpiece in itself.
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.
Obrigado pela consideração
Yes beatiful indeed but still pretty close to zero understanding ...i guess is just me ( and you maybe )
@@marstvredplanet9491 i think the easy way to understand how mechanical watch work is: power + wheels + a middle controlling system. Everything else is just detail😂
@@namduonghoang5685 M,
@@marstvredplanet9491I also still don’t understand it. You guys aren’t alone.
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.
I wanted to understand how my hublot work but now I do
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!
Today I learned how mechanical watch works , how the universe work and how life works
but i still cant understand how woman works.
@@reevus01 🤓
Wonderful video! You might like www.asorockwatches.com
Africa's first luxury watch brand.
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.
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.
After many hundreds of hours of watching movement restoration videos during lockdown, I now understand how they work! Thank you.
It is not explained in this video how it works.
@@birdsgrove Pretty sure this commenter did not say that this video explained how it works. It was only stated that he/she knows how movements work, after hundreds of hours watching movement restoration.
The pallet fork shown at 3:04 stops the watch from unwinding because it engages with the escape wheel. The balance wheel which has a spring that makes it oscillate back and forth has a gear on its stem which pushes the pallet fork back and forth which allows the watch to unwind and the escape wheel to move in a controlled way. In doing this, the energy from the main spring is also transmitted back to the pallet fork which keeps the balance wheel moving.
I have watched this video about 10 times and still can't understand this at all. :D
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.
As a person who always watching watches content everyday, this is probably the most simple video to understand how mechanical watch works..thanks mate
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 😊
No one talked but this is by far the video that made me understand more about the functions of a mechanical watch.
awesome 👏
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...
Quite a few manufacturers do this already, especially more modern watches, less so on vintage. It looks awesome.
Orient does this on their newer watches
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
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.
Thanks!
Glad you liked it 😉
Short, to the point, but incredibly good. I find it really cool that the movement is kept in black.
I’m thinking that this is a movement made expressively for instructional purposes. Not an actual watch.
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 😁
Well thanks for that. My life is so much more fulfilled for hearing it
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.
And what does pallet fork do?
@@femcel101 it stops the gear train from moving while winding the watch and powers the gear train via the balance wheel.
@@traviswalker8933 thankyou
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...
To think its just all about cleverly using periodic oscillation
Finally got some answer to this mystery amazing quality and production value!
There’s a uniquely organic beauty about mechanical engineering, whether it’s watches or engines, which you just don’t get with electronics etc.
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!!
Incredibly beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this video. Best 5 minutes invested in RUclips ever.
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.
This is a great concise starting point for anyone who is just getting in to mechanical watches. Well done.
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.
Best video out there explaining how it works
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 🙌🏽
As a Mechanical Engineer, I can see beauty and perfection. Highly appreciate the work, sir!
Absolutely wonderful and exactly what I wanted to understand!
This is the best, superb clarity. Hoping to see how the mainspring slowly gets unwound as the watch ticks
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.
Truly a work of art
Brilliant explanation with outstanding cinematography.
This video is work of genius. Elegant in its simplicity. Gorgeous and clear
what an absolut beautifull video, thank you very much.
I'm convinced people who work on watches like this just got bored of brain surgery and started this
Insane simplified explanation, thank you so much
Wow what a great explanation. After watching this as a novice watch modder I think am going to start the next step.
Cheers
В реальных условиях сборки колёсной системы я применяю специальные пластины кондукторы. С ними проще устанавливать мосты и цапфы колёс.
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.
And yet another awesome tutorial from the Master of time keeping himself❤️.
One of the best video about mechanical watches working procedure .
Perfect. Very informative. Love this black movement.
That sound at the end. ..
Just beautiful
Very good breakdown of the basics. Thanks
I really enjoy watching the process of disassembling and assembling watches.
Marvelous short film...thank you
That is a beautiful movement. The jewls look amazing against the black.
Thank you Dr. Manhattan. Hope humanity isn't disappointing you too much.
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.
What a wonderful explanation! Thank you!
I never really knew this, so your video with labelling and slo mo on the balance was very insightful, thank you.
Cannot wait to watch this!! Always wondering how the watches you restore actually work!
Straight to the point no unnecessary nonsense, one video and an immediate sub
Beautifully explained with a simple movement. 🙏🏻
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.
I find it outstanding how watch components this tiny would have been made back in the day!
I simply just want the movement. It looked lovely in the black!
Que maravilla! un sistema totalmente mecánico de antaño que sigue vigente marcando las horas y la admiración de muchos 👍
R💀R - You truly bring something beautiful to Horology that stands out from the other channels. ❤
Thank you for effort and sharing piece of beautiful art❤
It’s a whole damn factory inside!
There's just something so special about horology that some people who aren't into it won't get.
Brilliant demonstration of the workings
Who the heck came up with a complex mechanism like that is beyond me, it's insane.
It's not that complicated
So mesmerizing to watch your videos!
Amazing,truly a work of art
This video borders on perfection.
Simple! Great! Relaxing... Thank you for this.
Show the beauty of machinery！
Thanks for making this informative and different video. Very interesting and simple learning. Goodluck !!!
You explained in layman's term, fantastic video with 5 min precision ending.
Incredible, I have no words to describe what am I looking out, great job!!!
I don’t understand how people dislike this kind if video. Big like!
What a beautiful watch. The face was striking in its simplicity. I would love to know who made it.
Amazing, its like time machine 😮
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
Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers
Very satisfying.
Very clear and concise, thank you.
I never really thought I would understand a watch but this video was fantastic. Thank you for the content
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
The precision of those tiny parts is mind boggling.
Beautiful. Simple and to the point. Not to mention outstanding footage on how it all fits together. Absolutely gorgeous!
Great video answered some of my questions.
What’s more amazing is how the idea of a time piece became reality.
I always wonder how watch works and this was amazing...
Excellent introduction, easy to understand how a mechanical watch works. The Black caliber looks cool, thank you.
I think this is the best explanation I have ever seen of how a mechanical watch movement works. Excellent video.
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!
Love the mechanical watch sound 😌
I love the quality and effort you out in your videos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you, I literally have tears in my eyes. Thank you
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!
This was great. Would love to see a video like this on an automatic as well. Great work! ♥️
Excellent video. Thank you.
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.