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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 957

  • @c0dakw0lfgaang48
    @c0dakw0lfgaang48 Рік тому +259

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

  • @heatedwafflez5475
    @heatedwafflez5475 Рік тому +1544

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

    • @ananyobrataroy6755
      @ananyobrataroy6755 Рік тому +8

      Yes truly

    • @tomr6955
      @tomr6955 Рік тому +12

      5:01 for me

    • @lolbhupati
      @lolbhupati Рік тому +5

      Its 5 minutes and 1 second

    • @adamfaw1232
      @adamfaw1232 Рік тому +3

      @@lolbhupati 1 sec for intro Ofc

    • @diogeneslantern18
      @diogeneslantern18 Рік тому +11

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

  • @GradyChambless
    @GradyChambless Рік тому +588

    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 Рік тому

      Obrigado pela consideração

    • @marstvredplanet9491
      @marstvredplanet9491 Рік тому +10

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

    • @namduonghoang5685
      @namduonghoang5685 Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому

      @@namduonghoang5685 M,

    • @mrwoody1413
      @mrwoody1413 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Paka1983
    @Paka1983 Рік тому +10

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

  • @imranbecks
    @imranbecks 3 місяці тому +3

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

  • @jeffchen1931
    @jeffchen1931 Рік тому +712

    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 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +2

      @@reevus2558 🤓

    • @loriemangasil8466
      @loriemangasil8466 Рік тому

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

    • @AS-vq3wt
      @AS-vq3wt Рік тому +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 місяців тому

      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 Рік тому +63

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

  • @turquoiseandcoral
    @turquoiseandcoral Рік тому +27

    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.

  • @megachonker5664
    @megachonker5664 Рік тому +68

    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 Рік тому +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.

  • @ElijsDima
    @ElijsDima Рік тому +74

    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 Рік тому

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

    • @danilochavarria7348
      @danilochavarria7348 3 місяці тому

      Orient does this on their newer watches

  • @merkhadia6370
    @merkhadia6370 Рік тому +5

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

  • @johnshaw8237
    @johnshaw8237 Рік тому +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.

  • @shandelor
    @shandelor Рік тому +7

    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

  • @4.0.4
    @4.0.4 26 днів тому +1

    Assembly aside, how on earth were such tiny mechanisms manufactured in the past? It's a work of art. I imagine watchmen also had a mini lathe or something.

  • @ZiptoZapto
    @ZiptoZapto Рік тому +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.

  • @josecantillo2084
    @josecantillo2084 Рік тому +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 🙌🏽

  • @raikbusse7697
    @raikbusse7697 Рік тому +3

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

  • @TahmidA150
    @TahmidA150 Рік тому +1

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

  • @CharlesHodge860
    @CharlesHodge860 2 місяці тому +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!!

  • @JogieGlenMait16
    @JogieGlenMait16 Рік тому +4

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

  • @djeurosham
    @djeurosham Рік тому +2

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

  • @godfreyberry1599
    @godfreyberry1599 Рік тому +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.

  • @VondaInWonderland
    @VondaInWonderland 27 днів тому +1

    I still don't understand how it knows to change every second, minute, or hour with perfect precision. How ❤🕊

  • @LSniumUwU
    @LSniumUwU Рік тому +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.

  • @TysyTube
    @TysyTube Рік тому +26

    awesome 👏

  • @michaelh2539
    @michaelh2539 Рік тому +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.

  • @friedrichwilhelmvonsteuben7952

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

  • @jrock2460
    @jrock2460 Рік тому +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.

  • @alanmckinnon6791
    @alanmckinnon6791 Рік тому +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 Рік тому +5

      Would love to know this too. The Black looks incredible

    • @RedDeadRestoration
      @RedDeadRestoration  Рік тому +10

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

  • @bengilman4267
    @bengilman4267 Рік тому +2

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

  • @lucashipkins
    @lucashipkins Рік тому +11

    Incredibly beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing.

  • @andrewfrost8866
    @andrewfrost8866 Рік тому +83

    Absolutely wonderful and exactly what I wanted to understand!

  • @nunosantos5376
    @nunosantos5376 Рік тому +7

    what an absolut beautifull video, thank you very much.

  • @bradnadeau6553
    @bradnadeau6553 Рік тому +3

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

  • @Viki-zo1bc
    @Viki-zo1bc 8 місяців тому +1

    The precision of those tiny parts is mind boggling.

  • @bowerbirdstyle7661
    @bowerbirdstyle7661 Рік тому +4

    Perfect. Very informative. Love this black movement.

  • @JDGillis
    @JDGillis Рік тому +16

    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 Рік тому

      And what does pallet fork do?

    • @traviswalker8933
      @traviswalker8933 Рік тому +1

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

    • @femcel101
      @femcel101 Рік тому

      @@traviswalker8933 thankyou

  • @Sam-yz7hr
    @Sam-yz7hr 11 місяців тому +2

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

  • @TheMerelouve
    @TheMerelouve Рік тому +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...

  • @leonspinks3787
    @leonspinks3787 Рік тому +5

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

  • @klac8500
    @klac8500 Рік тому +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!

  • @Flexiboy
    @Flexiboy Рік тому +2

    Best video out there explaining how it works

  • @ericfaragh
    @ericfaragh Рік тому +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.

  • @conscience-commenter
    @conscience-commenter Рік тому +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.

  • @dpr3659
    @dpr3659 Рік тому +8

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

  • @fredashay
    @fredashay 9 місяців тому

    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!

  • @adifferentperspective2457
    @adifferentperspective2457 11 місяців тому

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

  • @VedranBucko
    @VedranBucko Рік тому +2

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

  • @TZAG
    @TZAG Рік тому +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!

  • @carsole6969
    @carsole6969 Рік тому +2

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

  • @garywestby7810
    @garywestby7810 Рік тому

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

  • @cavecavecavecave5295
    @cavecavecavecave5295 Рік тому +2

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

  • @TheLilboy6
    @TheLilboy6 Рік тому +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

  • @JasonweedQ3
    @JasonweedQ3 Рік тому

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

  • @marianob1975
    @marianob1975 Рік тому +1

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

  • @Distoideas
    @Distoideas Рік тому +2

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

  • @jctothel
    @jctothel Рік тому +4

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

  • @kugelblitzl.4518
    @kugelblitzl.4518 Рік тому +1

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

  • @SyMbIoTe99
    @SyMbIoTe99 Рік тому +5

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

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike Рік тому +2

    Beautifully explained with a simple movement. 🙏🏻

  • @TerryMurrayTalks
    @TerryMurrayTalks Місяць тому

    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.

  • @bablaghosh5476
    @bablaghosh5476 Рік тому

    One of the best video about mechanical watches working procedure .

  • @thelonemodder630
    @thelonemodder630 Рік тому +4

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

  • @jameslabs1
    @jameslabs1 Рік тому +2

    Very good breakdown of the basics. Thanks

  • @SwissWatchGang
    @SwissWatchGang Рік тому +1

    So mesmerizing to watch your videos!

  • @mustaphamomo9315
    @mustaphamomo9315 11 місяців тому +1

    Insane simplified explanation, thank you so much

  • @davidroland6431
    @davidroland6431 Рік тому +3

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

  • @scalt8367
    @scalt8367 Рік тому +3

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

  • @xrslive
    @xrslive Рік тому +1

    That sound at the end. ..
    Just beautiful

  • @FF72
    @FF72 Рік тому +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!

  • @mcgitarz
    @mcgitarz Рік тому +2

    Brilliant explanation with outstanding cinematography.

  • @chilli-badger
    @chilli-badger Рік тому +3

    Marvelous short film...thank you

  • @MrChippinator
    @MrChippinator 9 місяців тому

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

  • @AndreaDoesYoga
    @AndreaDoesYoga 8 місяців тому

    Impressive explanation, love your work! 👏

  • @crush3095
    @crush3095 Рік тому +6

  • @Lenikinski
    @Lenikinski Рік тому +3

    Very satisfying.

  • @sushanthmanchikatla
    @sushanthmanchikatla 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @cliffwheeler7357
    @cliffwheeler7357 Рік тому +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.

  • @kino6548
    @kino6548 Рік тому +5

    What a wonderful explanation! Thank you!

  • @elizabethwentz8211
    @elizabethwentz8211 Рік тому +8

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

  • @mercster
    @mercster Рік тому +2

    Very clear and concise, thank you.

  • @vishwasnagaraju8260
    @vishwasnagaraju8260 Місяць тому

    Such simple yet informative video. Thank you.

  • @lezlie1974
    @lezlie1974 Рік тому +2

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

  • @dowayigu1277
    @dowayigu1277 7 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for effort and sharing piece of beautiful art❤

  • @stemikger
    @stemikger Рік тому +2

    Now, this was amazing!

  • @gurukrishna9267
    @gurukrishna9267 Рік тому +1

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

  • @richardburns4708
    @richardburns4708 Рік тому +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 Рік тому

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

  • @dvader3000
    @dvader3000 Рік тому +2

    Amazing,truly a work of art

  • @Miguel_ON65
    @Miguel_ON65 Рік тому +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!!

  • @VierImageStudios
    @VierImageStudios Рік тому +1

    For some reason, with all of the repair and movement explanation videos I've watched, it never dawned on me that you wouldn't be able to wind the main spring without the escapement in place (which makes perfect sense, of course). Thank you for this.

  • @danielworle6567
    @danielworle6567 Рік тому +2

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

  • @HilmanRizaldi
    @HilmanRizaldi Рік тому +2

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

  • @Yash-nf8ug
    @Yash-nf8ug Рік тому +1

    Truly a work of art

  • @michaelno6410
    @michaelno6410 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this video, clear and concise.

  • @rafaelalbarracin9278
    @rafaelalbarracin9278 Рік тому +2

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

  • @carpemkarzi
    @carpemkarzi Рік тому +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

  • @janatarumsrihandono5672
    @janatarumsrihandono5672 Рік тому +2

    Amazing work, like it very much

  • @elgatogordo9523
    @elgatogordo9523 5 місяців тому

    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 😁

  • @silviuciubotaru828
    @silviuciubotaru828 Рік тому +4

    Hi. Incredibly addictive to watch is your craft! I have one question: what mechanism was that ? Thank you.