The Weird Watch Mystery that Took 350 Years to Solve | Watchfinder & Co.

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  • Опубліковано 30 лип 2019
  • Ever been lying in bed, sick, staring up at the ceiling? You notice all sorts of things. Perhaps there’s a cobweb blowing about, or a crack in the corner that looks like a cat. For Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens, he noticed something strange: the two pendulum clocks on his wall, regardless of how they were set, would always sync up with each other. There are two mysteries to be solved here: the first is why Huygens had two clocks in his bedroom in the first place, and the second is why the pendulums kept syncing up. The first remains a mystery and always will, but the second? It took 350 years, but the answer was finally found-and F.P. Journe has used that answer to make its watches even more impressive.
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  • @watchfinder
    @watchfinder  10 місяців тому +1

    We know you want more watches…. click here: linktr.ee/watchfinder

  • @amorbavian
    @amorbavian 5 років тому +954

    350 years or the amount of time it'd take me to make enough money to buy a FP Journe.

    • @barfymann362
      @barfymann362 5 років тому +31

      I recon if all of Watchfinder's subscribers donated you a $1, you could easily afford one within the week.

    • @Liam-nx7hf
      @Liam-nx7hf 5 років тому +24

      I’ve got it down to 342 if I do a bit of window cleaning at the weekends.....

    • @tim2163
      @tim2163 5 років тому +9

      Peasant

    • @yetidh9
      @yetidh9 5 років тому +30

      It's only 50 grand. Sell your car, a kidney, then remortgage.

    • @taurusmonkey8780
      @taurusmonkey8780 5 років тому +11

      there is a clock on the stove.

  • @TDwulf
    @TDwulf 5 років тому +283

    every time I watch a video from this channel I'm left in awe. This sin't just a channel featuring beautiful watches in incredible detail anymore, every time I come here I learn something new. Incredible work, keep it up!

    • @juliusraben3526
      @juliusraben3526 5 років тому +1

      No pun intended? Every time I "watch" :P (since the clip only shows watches)

    • @1D0N
      @1D0N 5 років тому +1

      I would like them to actually review a watch.

    • @shareurtube
      @shareurtube 4 роки тому +1

      That was my thought also as I hit the up vote. This is much more than a discussion of watches as much as it is a discovery of science that we all have tended to take for granted.

    • @m.s.g1890
      @m.s.g1890 4 роки тому +1

      1D0N there a plenty of channels that do just that. This one offers something different. Although, really, this video was an in depth review of what makes this watch special.

  • @ryangwj
    @ryangwj 5 років тому +233

    A short lesson on physics and horology before bed. How Nice.

    • @danmar007
      @danmar007 5 років тому +2

      Experts say you shouldn't be watching your computer screen just before bed. :-)

    • @shareurtube
      @shareurtube 4 роки тому +1

      Sure beats watching the garbage produced by the MSM. Much more useful and restful at the same time.

    • @bermchasin
      @bermchasin 4 роки тому +1

      if you wanted to know about horology... just go ask your mother.

  • @Harveyfett
    @Harveyfett 5 років тому +44

    I now equate this guy's voice with timepieces. When the latest Rolex commerical came out and I heard a different voice, I felt cheated.

  • @povijestbolesti
    @povijestbolesti 5 років тому +35

    Can't like this video enough. From the storytelling to the incredible movement and the whole watch, the macro shots... Watchfinder is 🔝

  • @diegobittar7425
    @diegobittar7425 5 років тому +168

    Watchfinder leaves you to the most poetic, historic and practical subjects of horology.

    • @danmar007
      @danmar007 5 років тому +1

      Like Jeremy Clarkson's road test of an Aston-Martin. Whatever you think of him if you even only like cars that was the most poetic road test of a vehicle ever. A paean to the most amazing cars created by humans.

    • @diegobittar7425
      @diegobittar7425 5 років тому

      @@danmar007 Exactly!

  • @satbirsingh4969
    @satbirsingh4969 5 років тому +9

    Now that's how history should be taught! Feels like 'celebrating' rather than dull 'record keeping'. These videos are such mind-boggling impeccable works of art. I always get speechless in awe while watching your content. Well researched historical facts along with sweet sweeet presentation skills! Simply can't praise you guys enough.

  • @Inzanti
    @Inzanti 3 роки тому +6

    Aesthetically, I'm not a huge Journe fan but stories like these make me appreciate his talent and brain regardless. Great content.

  • @kingflum
    @kingflum 5 років тому +209

    How this is cheaper than a steel Nautilus is beyond my understanding. People are bananas. This is horological art. Long may the irrational madness continue, until I can get one. 😂

    • @kingflum
      @kingflum 5 років тому

      Issac Harrison ETA movement is cheap to service I thought 🤷‍♂️

    • @hemipemi
      @hemipemi 5 років тому +10

      Prices on these things aren't exactly controlled by the market.
      They don't come with clear benchmarks based on quantifiable qualities like performance, R&D budget or material value (although obviously they will all factor in somewhat).
      The manufacturer has to take a gamble on what they think they can price it at and maximise their sales. The metrics which they will use to determine that are arcane. In some respects, the price they set for the watch can actually represent a key aspect of its value. In other words, it is a very expensive watch therefore it is a very valuable watch.
      Of course you can't just price a watch at an insane amount without some kind of justification behind you, but provided your justifications appear to be sound enough for *some* insanely rich people, then you could sell the same watch for 10,000 or 100,000 or 500,000 euros, and experience similar returns
      Certainly the 100,000 euro watch priced at 10,000 would not sell as many more units as you would expect it would. It might not even be a linear increase (10 times as many). If the watch was truly worth 100,000, then discounting it 90% should yield 100's of times more sales as people cash in on the bargain.
      Similarly if you priced it at 500,000, of course it would sell less, but not so much less than a 10,000 euro car that was priced at 50,000. That car would not sell at all. 99.9% reduction in sales, perhaps 100% reduction. Price a 100,000 euro watch at 500,000 and you would see less overall sales, but perhaps only 50-80% less overall profit. Enough would buy it just because it cost 500 grand.

    • @pilotstyle123
      @pilotstyle123 5 років тому +13

      You should be happy that real art is more affordable than hype pieces.

    • @2adamast
      @2adamast 4 роки тому +2

      Imagine putting two seiko automatic back to back on the same winding weight. Cost: 200$, value: more than a Nautilus

    • @bermchasin
      @bermchasin 4 роки тому +3

      Horological art?! Thats what my dad calls the strip club

  • @oOOpIIIqOOo
    @oOOpIIIqOOo 5 років тому +3

    Fantastic video, thank you for making this! Hope your channel continues to grow!

  • @topg2820
    @topg2820 5 років тому +49

    I'm a Mechanical Engineer but love it that a Horology channel is teaching me Physics :)

  • @akeekamath
    @akeekamath 5 років тому +1

    What a beautiful and simplistic way of explaining such a complicated concept. One of the best videos on this channel. Many congratulations!

  • @OctavianDunare
    @OctavianDunare 5 років тому +1

    I love the way you create stories around these watches. It translates your passion for watches perfectly and I think it should be a lesson to many content creators on how to tell engaging stories.

  • @somedude....
    @somedude.... 5 років тому +18

    If he built the first pendulum driven clock, why wouldn't he have two in his bedroom?

  • @2001eloc
    @2001eloc 5 років тому +47

    Not being able to understand this helps me understand why I can't afford this XD

    • @orcokiwo6703
      @orcokiwo6703 5 років тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one 👍👍🤣🤣🤣🍻

    • @jamesbizs
      @jamesbizs 4 роки тому

      It’s not like being able to afford this, would even remotely mean you’d be able to understand this

  • @AlxM96
    @AlxM96 5 років тому +4

    Weirdest episode of Vsauve I've ever seen.
    Jokes aside, remarkable video quality, immersive shots, compelling story, and skillful narration. I love the way you share your passion for watches, and the effort you pour into your channel.

  • @eliask5463
    @eliask5463 3 роки тому +2

    Wow! This is the first time I’m hearing about it! And I’m a watch collector for more than 20 years... Congratulations!!! This is exceptional!

  • @rare6499
    @rare6499 5 років тому +3

    This is a truly beautiful watch. Wonderful insight as well, thank you!

  • @jayebirdjb7143
    @jayebirdjb7143 5 років тому +1

    So much more than just a watch review. Very informative and fascinating.

  • @NateTrucker92
    @NateTrucker92 5 років тому

    I've never found any other youtube channel about watches or anything else that consistently educates me and leaves me with a feeling of pure amazement.....keep up the fantastic work gentlemen (and possibly ladies).

  • @edjack1993
    @edjack1993 5 років тому +2

    2m32 - Lordy, that’s a great shot. Thanks for the content - love this channel.

  • @halfmeout
    @halfmeout 5 років тому

    I seriously love your videos. You helped me understand a watch I honestly always thought was weird

  • @doodyaviv
    @doodyaviv 4 роки тому

    Love all of your videos. I think this one was the most fascinating!

  • @jackforgach1637
    @jackforgach1637 5 років тому +33

    Love when my notification pops up for Watchfinders

  • @michaelholmes9735
    @michaelholmes9735 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic lecture! (In the best possible way) Perhaps the best on the channel to date.

  • @DrAlexVasquezICHNFM
    @DrAlexVasquezICHNFM 4 роки тому

    This was a notably excellent video; thanks and congratulations

  • @timgreen6952
    @timgreen6952 5 років тому

    Fantastic video! Many thanks!

  • @filipveran2705
    @filipveran2705 5 років тому

    I simply love your content. Keep up the good work, bravo.

  • @jimbegin6554
    @jimbegin6554 5 років тому +12

    I’m impressed by Huygens, FP Journe & Watchfinder!

  • @diegobittar7425
    @diegobittar7425 5 років тому +39

    This is my favorite channel.

  • @dreadog6425
    @dreadog6425 5 років тому

    Way over my head so i watched it twice. Great review i love learning stuff like this.

  • @nowyouresaltyclancrew290
    @nowyouresaltyclancrew290 5 років тому

    The way you tell these stories and how you perfectly get that in one with the Physics behind it
    WOW

  • @robvdent
    @robvdent 5 років тому

    Thank you so much for this vid! Amazing story

  • @derekrolle6705
    @derekrolle6705 4 роки тому +1

    The level of research that comes through in these videos to promote understanding at the almost layman’s level is awe inspiring. This is a well-done video, as they all are, in fact.

  • @elijahschnake3863
    @elijahschnake3863 5 років тому

    This video was an absolute treat. Thank you.

  • @shaunolson8913
    @shaunolson8913 5 років тому +10

    If a sudden movement caused one balance to slow, the other would speed up. And resonance synchronization would bring…. Oh no I've gone cross eyed

  • @TucsonDude
    @TucsonDude 5 років тому

    An awesome intro to an awesome review of an awesome watch! Thanks for posting!!

  • @stevek8829
    @stevek8829 5 років тому

    Awesome presentation of an awesome movement. I wonder what the accuracy is in practice. Is it also less sensitive to position?

  • @inkitatus1
    @inkitatus1 5 років тому

    An exquisite presentation as always. Thank you 👍👍

  • @jbhomme
    @jbhomme 5 років тому

    Really fascinating; Thank you

  • @azlanameer4912
    @azlanameer4912 4 роки тому

    Brilliant video!!!

  • @mitfreundlichengrussen1234
    @mitfreundlichengrussen1234 5 років тому

    Excellent story telling - thanks a lot!

  • @ttpgm
    @ttpgm 4 роки тому

    Brilliant video thank you!

  • @WatchGeek
    @WatchGeek 5 років тому +5

    A perfect video as usual of one of my grail brands!!! Hopefully one day an F.P.J will share a place in my watch box with my DW5000 G-Shock 😃

  • @MidEnginedFan
    @MidEnginedFan 5 років тому

    Some of your videos deserve more than just one Like per person. This is one of those. Love it!

  • @pbbdmedia
    @pbbdmedia 5 років тому +1

    What a dream. Thank you for the video, and the exceptional authorship.

  • @udin737
    @udin737 5 років тому +6

    You know your stuff. And I appreciate this a lot. Intelligent argument, the creator has a great design and engineered watch. Only time will tell if this engineered movement will be appreciated or stand the test of time.
    Vety cool video. 👍

  • @AngelInTheDesert
    @AngelInTheDesert 5 років тому

    What an absolutely beautiful video. Learned a lot!

  • @Arabisc
    @Arabisc 4 роки тому

    Fascinating timepiece and history. Thank You!

  • @mrandmrswheels1142
    @mrandmrswheels1142 4 роки тому

    Beautiful video as per usual 👌

  • @revthat4789
    @revthat4789 5 років тому

    What a great story telling! Very inspiring. Hope one day I can enjoy them on my wrist.

  • @andreykirichenko6502
    @andreykirichenko6502 5 років тому

    Always a pleasure to watch your works

  • @Sailor86To
    @Sailor86To 5 років тому

    Just discovered this channel ... I’m in Love !

  • @rajasimanta
    @rajasimanta 5 років тому +3

    God damn it man, you articulated this so WELL .. WOW

  • @simonecalcagni3908
    @simonecalcagni3908 5 років тому

    Your video are better than any series! I'm always waiting the next episode! =D

  • @lucianolizana446
    @lucianolizana446 5 років тому

    This is so interesting, thanks!

  • @0017Bulldog
    @0017Bulldog 5 років тому

    Fascinating, and told so well.

  • @blacktaxi2d
    @blacktaxi2d 5 років тому

    Excellent storytelling and videography. Cheers m8

  • @dariodeagostini5176
    @dariodeagostini5176 5 років тому

    what an AWESOME video. thank you

  • @harry-eto
    @harry-eto 5 років тому

    Astonishing, both the story and the watch!

  • @francayub
    @francayub 4 роки тому

    Great stuff

  • @FilterYT
    @FilterYT 5 років тому

    What a well done video, congrats!

  • @MrVoayer
    @MrVoayer 5 років тому

    What a fascnating mixture of physics, high watchmaking craft and sheer beauty of design and execution ! Terrific stuff !!!

  • @eurabio
    @eurabio 2 роки тому

    I always wondered what was about this curious watch, the answers amazes me more!

  • @shinytan
    @shinytan 2 роки тому +1

    Watchfinder is all about jaw dropping story... I am out of words to describe how good it felt after each video...
    I am sure most of us are not in position to ever hold this masterpiece in person; let go having own one to wear it on our wrist..
    Yet, we truly appreciate the sheer beauty and mechanical wizardry presented by briliant minds like F. P. Journe and alike...

  • @RSWILDERNISS
    @RSWILDERNISS 5 років тому +1

    What an exceptional watch, truly great craftmanship

  • @AnirudhGargi
    @AnirudhGargi 4 роки тому

    Its in some sorts hypnotizing. Lovely video as always.

  • @user-rg6yb6ge7c
    @user-rg6yb6ge7c 5 років тому +5

    U Doing great job..👍👍👍
    With Amazing voice 👌👌👌

  • @martin4374
    @martin4374 4 роки тому

    Holy hell that was fascinating. Brilliant video.

  • @denelson83
    @denelson83 5 років тому

    "Watch"ing this for the first time, and at 0:58, the concept of "coupled harmonics" has already flashed into my mind. It's like putting several metronomes on a shelf on two rollers and letting them tick.

  • @AirAdam13
    @AirAdam13 5 років тому +1

    On top of everything else, this is my favourite Watchfinder music - don't hear it enough!

  • @tt55k
    @tt55k 4 роки тому

    I have watched your videos so much while in bed in the evening that I get tired when watching during the day, like a little horological bedtime story. Big fan btw.

  • @MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS
    @MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS 4 роки тому

    You are an exceptional story-teller (of facts)😎! Thank you!

  • @aromaticsnail
    @aromaticsnail 5 років тому +25

    Suggestion for a future video: Vacheron Constantin Dual Beat

    • @aromaticsnail
      @aromaticsnail 5 років тому +1

      @donkey ass reviews and do's And compare it with the IR Remote Control CMD models!

    • @OnPointFirearms
      @OnPointFirearms 3 роки тому

      Six Phatek Calatravas. Asking for a phriend.!

  • @PopeLando
    @PopeLando Рік тому +1

    I couldn't believe you said that the first mystery - why Huygens had two clocks - would remain a mystery. Christiaan Huygens had two pendulum clocks in his bedroom because Christiaan Huygens was the man who invented the pendulum clock! If I'd been the man who invented such a world-changing device I'd be sleeping with two of them as well.

  • @Blue_3rd
    @Blue_3rd 5 років тому

    Very interesting, thank you.

  • @738polarbear
    @738polarbear 5 років тому +1

    Absolutely fascinating . what a genius Huygens was.

  • @jonasscopel
    @jonasscopel 5 років тому

    Beautiful, just beautiful! Congratulations!

  • @yaaxarr8977
    @yaaxarr8977 5 років тому

    Impressive !!!!! Saving to buy one day one of those amazing FJ Journe finest pieces !!!

  • @e99783
    @e99783 5 років тому +1

    Outstanding

  • @Shadow77999
    @Shadow77999 5 років тому +34

    6:58 Lmao, ive thought about this too, imagine all the geniuses were are wasting their potential today in the internet and videogames

    • @gret689
      @gret689 5 років тому +6

      Or stuck watching endless youtube video's at 4am......

    • @Shadow77999
      @Shadow77999 5 років тому +4

      @@gret689 hey i do that too lol

    • @muskyoxes
      @muskyoxes 4 роки тому

      Worse, they're all hedge fund managers

  • @slick4401
    @slick4401 5 років тому

    I just listened to your voice in the very first videos in this channel and this one now. You seem to have evolved from some well - sounding normal chap into some sort of horologist divinity. Kudos.

  • @AbdulRahmanNoor
    @AbdulRahmanNoor 5 років тому

    What an amazing video!
    I came here seeing the thumbnail of a strange watch and ended up learning physics.
    Beautifully narrated!

  • @gadd10
    @gadd10 5 років тому

    Beautiful and interesting video

  • @alphadog4802
    @alphadog4802 5 років тому

    Awesome channel ! New name suggestion , The Watchfinder Learning channel . Love it !

  • @MrBobbyDolow
    @MrBobbyDolow 5 років тому +12

    A quick summary of this channel and its products. Class and finesse.

  • @finkejak
    @finkejak 5 років тому

    Simply. Incredible.

  • @henrywest7217
    @henrywest7217 5 років тому

    Enjoyed it.

  • @patriceortovent3337
    @patriceortovent3337 4 роки тому

    Excellent exposé, a pleasure to listen such excellent diction in the English language, as agréable as the look of the watch itself. Bravo

  • @cedshred1676
    @cedshred1676 5 років тому

    Simply awesome videos......

  • @WooDogRecordings
    @WooDogRecordings 5 років тому

    this sort of thing excites me !

  • @helenrushful
    @helenrushful 4 роки тому

    beautiful aesthetics to this piece. want one !

  • @piquetuk
    @piquetuk 4 роки тому

    Could you zoom in a little more in future I couldn't quite make out the individual molecules in the dial. Stunning work sir.

  • @abhishes
    @abhishes 5 років тому +1

    Your channel is something. wow!!!!

  • @Digital-Dan
    @Digital-Dan 5 років тому

    Expected to hear about Lagrangians and such. Took me back to the years when I knew things.

  • @lethargio
    @lethargio 5 років тому +7

    Bring back the wooden table!

  • @bongkem2723
    @bongkem2723 2 роки тому

    the humour of this channel is top notch =)))

  • @thadwicksmith8752
    @thadwicksmith8752 4 роки тому

    How very interesting. Beautiful looking timepiece. Ingenious movement.

  • @AstraWerke
    @AstraWerke 5 років тому

    Wonderful.