Watch Movements Explained - Mechanical vs. Automatic vs. Quartz Watches

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    While many men will consider or purchase a new wristwatch based solely on the looks of its exterior, the true connoisseur will give equal attention to its internal mechanisms. Such internal workings are collectively referred to as the movement or caliber of a wristwatch and they're the subject of today's video.
    The movement drives the hands on the face of a wristwatch and also powers its other features, known in the trade as complications. These would include such things as the calendar, chronograph, or alternate time zones.
    There are two overall categories and three individual types of watch movements. The two categories are mechanical and quartz and within the mechanical category, the two individual types there are manual and automatic.
    MANUAL MOVEMENT
    A manual movement, also frequently referred to as a hand-wound movement, is the oldest type of watch movement made. It dates back to the 16th century. Most manual movements will need daily winding in order to keep time accurately but some higher-end models can store energy efficiently enough to only need winding every few days. Some watches will feature a complication known as a power reserve indicator which tells the wearer how long they can go before they actually need to wind the watch again. With this said though, men who prefer to wear manual movement watches generally get into the habit of winding them daily often at a set time, usually before they go to bed, for example. Because manual movements are the most traditional type of movement available, they're typically found in conservatively styled expensive and collectible watch models.
    Here are some important aspects to consider when purchasing a manual movement watch. First of all, you will need to get into the habit of winding your watch regularly. If you don't do this, the watch will wind down and it won't keep time accurately. With that said though, if a manual watch is wound too tightly or wound at an improper angle, say for example, if you try to wind it while it's already on your wrist, this can do damage to the
    movement over time.
    AUTOMATIC MOVEMENT
    Along with manual movement watches, the other type of mechanical movement is the automatic movement, also known as the self-winding movement. This type debuted in the early 20th century. An automatic movement harnesses kinetic energy from the natural motion of the wearer's wrist. In other words, moving your arm around while you're wearing the watch throughout the
    day will wind the mainspring. How is this accomplished then? It's because an automatic movement contains all of the components we covered earlier plus an additional component that's referred to as the rotor. This is most often a semi circular metal weight that can swing freely 360 degrees as the wrist moves. The rotor is connected by another series of gears to the mainspring which gets wound as the rotor swings. From there, the mechanisms of the automatic movement are the same as the manual and yes, it can also be wound from the crown, if you so choose.
    QUARTZ MOVEMENT
    The final type of movement we'll discuss today is the quartz movement, also known as a battery-powered movement. It was introduced to the public by the Seiko corporation in 1969. Unlike the mechanical movements we just covered, the inner workings of a quartz movement are made up by very different components. Firstly, the power source of a quartz movement is a battery. It takes the place of a mainspring. A watch battery will typically last between one and two years at which time it should be promptly replaced to prevent any leakage of battery acid. Next up is the integrated circuit which carries the electrical charge from the battery to the quartz crystal and from the crystal to the stepping motor. The quartz crystal acts in a similar fashion to the escapement on a mechanical watch. Quartz vibrates when electricity is applied to it and this generates voltage. The stepping motor transforms the electrical impulses into mechanical power and the dial train functions just like the dial train that's found on a mechanical movement.
    So then, that's our overview of the three different types of watch movements. We'd like to know what were you most surprised by in today's video?
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  • @thistlenstar
    @thistlenstar 5 років тому +351

    Excellent job, Preston. I started collecting and repairing watches back in the late 1960s. My area of interest was railroad watches and old hand made key wound movements. So, I am very familiar with this subject, even though I stopped collecting quite a while ago. You did a much better job that I could have done.
    By the way, my favorite wristwatch would be the Longines hour angle. I have one, but, I find it too precious to wear.

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  5 років тому +32

      Thanks for sharing, and for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the video.
      - Preston

    • @weaselGRM
      @weaselGRM Рік тому +3

      I just googled the watch. It truly is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen! Wow, just wow.

    • @thistlenstar
      @thistlenstar Рік тому +1

      How kind of you to reply to this comment. It is rewarding to experience the different kinds of beauty and design. Sometimes the two seem to merge and you have something functional and practical, but, very engaging visually. The other thing that comes to mind is the Harley Davidson “knucklehead” engine. It didn’t have to be beautiful, but, it was.

    • @indy2867
      @indy2867 Рік тому +2

      I have a small collection of Hamilton RR pocket watches! Just beautiful. I believe I have most of them except for a 992a or the 950. Which I think are the most and least common models? 😂

    • @tattoofthesun
      @tattoofthesun 6 місяців тому +1

      Can you recommend some types of railroad watches?

  • @apongwalling5157
    @apongwalling5157 3 роки тому +619

    He looks like he's powered by automatic.

    • @MikeySlou
      @MikeySlou 3 роки тому +27

      Manual I think. I bet there is a dial in his back lol

    • @Joker-hs8hq
      @Joker-hs8hq Рік тому +3

      😂😂😂😊

    • @HVACRTECH-83
      @HVACRTECH-83 Рік тому

      179 likes for a comment worth taking down for pure stupidity and nonsense. I hope you feel really special you have excited the trolls living in their parents basement just waiting to hit that like button all day instead of looking for a job to hopefully one day get out of that basement. I bet this comment hits close to home for you buddy. You too one day may just get out of that basement and start eating more than your moms meatloaf.

    • @agexax13
      @agexax13 Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @mywaterfountain
      @mywaterfountain Рік тому +1

      😂

  • @metaparcel
    @metaparcel 5 років тому +506

    This is the kind of guy you want your kid tutored by to get a perfect SAT score.

    • @invincible201xxx
      @invincible201xxx 5 років тому +7

      He looks like he would ace a test in his sleep

    • @DuyTran-pt1bw
      @DuyTran-pt1bw 3 роки тому +1

      lol

    • @suexs1738
      @suexs1738 3 роки тому +18

      Why did I read that a tortured 😂

    • @jaex9617
      @jaex9617 2 роки тому +6

      tbh, I find it hard to trust someone with such a carefully controlled self-presentation.

    • @snippy5265
      @snippy5265 Рік тому +1

      @@jaex9617 so true...

  • @JeMappelleFrikandel
    @JeMappelleFrikandel 5 років тому +269

    I found this video very moving.

  • @karlsolano59
    @karlsolano59 5 років тому +76

    This is the first watch video that that I watched that explains what jewels are for. I thought they were just decorative. Fantastic video.

  • @macoy6150
    @macoy6150 4 роки тому +346

    You look like the type of guy who claps when the plane lands.

    • @layton7430
      @layton7430 3 роки тому +20

      You look like the kind of guy that isn't allowed near school's or parks

    • @zachseabass7414
      @zachseabass7414 3 роки тому +8

      Do you mean he is just like every citizen of post-USSR countries? Coz our people love to applaud when the landing is successful.

  • @raihanrivandi5025
    @raihanrivandi5025 5 років тому +124

    I think Preston is a fan of cardigans

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  5 років тому +17

      Whatever would give you that idea? :) Thanks for watching and commenting!
      - Preston

    • @the_absurd_hero
      @the_absurd_hero 5 років тому +2

      Cardigans are so versatile. I wear them all the time

  • @NuhanHidayat
    @NuhanHidayat 5 років тому +122

    You forgot one other movement developed by Seiko called Spring Drive it's kinda hybrid of mechanical & quartz, the mechanism it's pretty much the same as mechanical watch but it has different escapement system, it uses the same mainspring as power source & as the mainspring unwind it generates electrical energy that rotates the glide wheel, glide wheel is like the equivalent of balance wheel, but instead of swinging back and forth it spins in one direction then the power is transmitted to a quartz crystal then the vibration is send back to the glide wheel to regulate its movement it works as a electro mechanical braking for the glide wheel (in a nutshell the quartz crystal acts like the balance fork in a mechanical watches) then the power is transmitted to the drive train which moves the hands, so you get the accuracy of quartz watch but with mechanical value & craftsmanship (no circuit board or battery, all mechanical parts)

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  5 років тому +44

      Thanks for adding to the discussion, Nuhan! Spring drive movements would seem to be related to the meca-quartz style mentioned below by Jeff Piper. There are a few other kinds of movements out there, of course (solar-powered watches come to mind, for example), but we've treated this video as a primer to the principal types.
      - Preston

    • @campkira
      @campkira 5 років тому

      We will here all day just talk about movement. Best just to think your price point and move up to design you like and some may keep for investment.

    • @surfside75
      @surfside75 4 роки тому +4

      My Grail watch above all others ..
      SEIKO spring drive with a champagne dial😍

    • @manavpandey1175
      @manavpandey1175 3 роки тому

      Beautiful!

  • @nickjohnson2101
    @nickjohnson2101 5 років тому +170

    Sometimes his movements are so lifelike that I forget he's not a real boy

  • @AEYEWOLF
    @AEYEWOLF 5 років тому +10

    I’m just fascinated by the amount of engineering and everything that goes into these watches

  • @blockavelli
    @blockavelli 5 років тому +76

    Love the content, you are becoming a full spectrum men’s channel

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  5 років тому +14

      Thanks, Aireney--that's certainly our aim! After all, there should be no limit to the scenarios in which one can act as a gentleman. Thanks for watching!
      - Preston

    • @spazumtart
      @spazumtart 3 роки тому +2

      Definitely seems like this guy is on some type of "spectrum".

    • @gloobark
      @gloobark 2 роки тому

      @@spazumtart 💀

  • @edf2953
    @edf2953 5 років тому +23

    Excellent video Preston, you did a very good job of providing a thorough overview of the various type of watch movements. Very informative and easy to follow. Well done!

  • @tipiff0076
    @tipiff0076 Рік тому +8

    Preston you're an asset for the gentleman's Gazette, thanks for your content and amazing information!

  • @TomMcMorrow
    @TomMcMorrow 5 років тому +35

    As someone who adores wristwatches, this was pure heaven! I personally am a big automatic fan, and enjoy hunting for good second-hand watches on Craigslist from the likes of Seiko, Bulova, Tissot, etc. I love everything about the hobby, and encourage those who also enjoy manual/automatic watches to check out The Wristwatch Handbook. An excellent coffee table book that doubles as a comprehensive exploration of the hobby! Well done once again Preston!

  • @robbymayer5987
    @robbymayer5987 5 років тому +39

    Weird, I literally bought my first watch as an adult last week. I was looking at buying pocket watches and wind up watches last night and woke up to this very handy video!
    Great stuff, as always your videos are very helpful, thanks!

    • @campkira
      @campkira 5 років тому +3

      Calm down, save money to get nice rare one would be better choice. It still good investment and easy to keepsake.

    • @robbymayer5987
      @robbymayer5987 5 років тому +1

      @@campkira I worry about my own laziness and winding the nicer ones... But I guess it has some novelty, and some practical purposes like just being mindful of the time.
      Thank you for your reply

    • @Stigstigster
      @Stigstigster 4 роки тому

      @@robbymayer5987 It just becomes a habit to wind your watch, like brushing your teeth or taking your socks off before bed. When you first start wearing a manual wind watch it's possible to forget to wind it but after your watch stops a couple of times you soon make sure to do it until it becomes habit.

  • @SassyScentsTM
    @SassyScentsTM 5 років тому +4

    Fascinating video! I really didn't know anything about wrist watches, so this was very helpful in understanding the different types! I feel like I appreciate the watches that I have much more now.

  • @murp61
    @murp61 4 роки тому +3

    Kudos to you for your bravery in dressing and acting like a true gentleman, especially in this day and age.

  • @jeffpiper4374
    @jeffpiper4374 5 років тому +16

    Some watch manufacturers are also offering a hybrid movement known as a meca-quartz on their chronographs. For example the Seiko VK 63, 67 and 83 movements. They offer the accuracy of a battery powered quartz movement, with a more traditional feel to the pushers and beat for the chronograph function. Thank you for another informative video.

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  5 років тому +3

      And thank you for the additional information, Jeff! Good to know.
      - Preston

  • @exitplan2
    @exitplan2 15 днів тому

    It's like this kid was put in a time capsule in the 1950's. Good Video.

  • @stephanfeinen3923
    @stephanfeinen3923 5 років тому +7

    Beautifully presented video! I'm wearing a simple Seiko Series 5 watch. I wanted an automatic movement because I know what will happen when the battery runs out on a quartz watch if I ever own one. It'll take weeks before I find the time to got to a store and have the battery replaced. I also like the idea of keeping track of time with a purely mechanical device. Of course quartz movements are more precise than most mechanical watches but when do you need the exact time up to the second (ok, NASA and ebay but then you have a precise clock available on your computer 8-). Just avoid the cheap automatic watches with fake german brand names which are exclusively sold online and have unreliable chinese junk movements inside. Here in Germany there are watchmakers who on their websites have blacklists of brands they refuse to repair.

  • @orangefanization
    @orangefanization 3 роки тому

    Great video, this really clarified things for me because i am just now getting into watch collecting. I have my first “Automatic” watch coming soon and it showed all of the intricate guts of the watch. This watch will mesmerize me for awhile since i am fascinated how mechanical watches work. I’ll be subscribing and watching more of your videos!

  • @tedbrayton
    @tedbrayton 5 років тому +3

    I really needed this video and I think it was very clearly done. Thank you!

  • @xtraceex
    @xtraceex 2 роки тому +4

    Impeccably done, as always. Enjoy your channel; nice to see someone keeping that olde-time ethic going!!!

  • @johndoe-ox7ns
    @johndoe-ox7ns 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video, excellent communication of information. You look like a 1960s psychologist.

  • @eleutherae
    @eleutherae 10 місяців тому +1

    Extremely helpful video explaining the movements. I’ve watched this video like 3 times over the past 2 years just to keep the information fresh.

  • @danndeelion
    @danndeelion 5 років тому

    Fascinating... Thank you for being clear and precise. I never understood anything about the truth mechanics behind watches!

  • @Nik930714
    @Nik930714 5 років тому +4

    Great video. Well written and informative, as always.
    I just have a small not pick, as someone who designs electronics. At 9:04 this is not an integrated circuit (IC), but a circuit board (commonly knows as a PCB - printed circuit board). The PCB may have ICs on it. At this day and age it usually does, but it's not mandatory. On first glance the one in the video does not have any ICs, but i may be wrong. It appears to have just discrete components.
    Fun fact about the watch in the video. There is a repair on it. Its on the right side, above the buzzer. It may be factory "bodge job", this is done when a design has problems, but some boards are already manufactured. By doing it this way boards can be used, in order to save money, before newer boards are made, with the error corrected. Or it may be a legitimate repair, there is no real way to tell.

  • @TarziKV
    @TarziKV 5 років тому +6

    Nice video, you caught me right in the middle of buying the new addition to my collection. You explained the basics well, however, you did omit, that not all automatic movements can be hand wound. For examples most of the seiko 5 collection does not not have this feature but explains it by it's extreme durability :) Maybe you could also mention watch winders, as they are must for someone, who has multiple automatics. Maybe that is content for another video about the watches ;) It would be an interesting series.

  • @Dragon_rls
    @Dragon_rls 3 роки тому

    Excellent video Preston. Pretty much all I wanted to know about watches explained in less than 15 minutes. Thank you Preston.

  • @ralphmarkasher
    @ralphmarkasher 5 років тому +1

    Nice explanation, I myself only have mechanical both automatic and manual. My wife has mostly quartz. The one drawback of the quartz we found out was one of her favorite watches where the quartz died and could not be replace became just a piece of metal.

  • @LordChastened-hl7ke
    @LordChastened-hl7ke 2 місяці тому

    13:13 INCREDIBLY detailed and informative video!THANK you!

  • @paraichaughney
    @paraichaughney 4 роки тому +1

    That was a very well thought out explanation, thank you very much!

  • @steampunk888
    @steampunk888 5 років тому +1

    Been waiting for a watch video from you, as the timepiece is regarded by many as an indispensable accessory. Worth noting for your viewers that there has been extensive consolidation in the watch business and many watchmakers today are using mass-produced mechanical movements, generally purchased from a supplier like Swiss manufacture ETA, probably the largest. Also, the markups in fine wristwatches are quite large, and generally the cost of production is only on the order of 10-15% of retail.

  • @yaduk8502
    @yaduk8502 Рік тому +4

    That was a superb clean explanation. Thank you!

  • @brandeng.8718
    @brandeng.8718 Рік тому +1

    He seems easy to make as a Mii character. Great video too

  • @gedcanonizado
    @gedcanonizado 5 років тому +1

    The Gentleman's Gazette is the ONLY mainstream channel I know of that does not promote garbage like MVMT, Vincero, The Fifth etc. Awesome job!

  • @tjohara947
    @tjohara947 2 роки тому

    Very informative. I never considered the meaning of "movement!" I now have a better understanding of how watches are designed and how they work. Also, I was surprised about the maintenance requirements. Thank you.

  • @MRMorris81
    @MRMorris81 5 років тому +1

    Excellent and informative video! Wrist watches have always been my guilty pleasure.

  • @steampunkvampyre
    @steampunkvampyre 5 років тому +1

    At last something very informative about watch movements thank you

  • @oveman
    @oveman 5 років тому +21

    Just a quick heads-up -- not all automatic watches can be hand wound. Excellent video, btw.

    • @mohammedrizwan8836
      @mohammedrizwan8836 4 роки тому

      Oveman... Could you name any automatic watch without hand wound feature, me as watch expert i have never seen any watch without crown to wound.

    • @Stigstigster
      @Stigstigster 4 роки тому +5

      @@mohammedrizwan8836 The extremely popular Seiko 7S26 found in many of their dive watches and older Seiko 5 models has no hand wind and I am certain there must be others. Of course they do have a crown but it is only for setting time and date, not winding the mainspring. To get them going you just give them a shake for 20 seconds or so then start wearing it. Just because a watch has a crown it doesn't always mean it will wind the mainspring.
      It seems like you are imagining a watch with no crown at all when you read that some movements don't hand-wind. Now that would be daft because you still need to set the watch!

    • @mohammedrizwan8836
      @mohammedrizwan8836 4 роки тому +1

      @@Stigstigster it will have 2 major problems if any highend watch maker will use this same system like 7S26 seiko,
      1st issue is if you shake watch very often, watch movement will get damage.
      2nd issue is it will not keep time precision coz of power reserve issue, the main spring which is not wound by crown and just shaked.

    • @Stigstigster
      @Stigstigster 4 роки тому +4

      @@mohammedrizwan8836 The 7S26 is famously robust, as in people have worn them as daily beaters for 20 years(!) without service. There are stories of people being in explosions and plane crashes where these watches have been torn away from the wrist, found later and they still work. As for "shaking" the watch to start it, I'm not talking about whipping it around like a maniac, maybe I should have said "swirl it around gently"!

    • @lenimbery7038
      @lenimbery7038 3 роки тому

      @@mohammedrizwan8836 I just bought an Orient Katana which doesn't have a hand wind feature

  • @EvLSpectre
    @EvLSpectre 5 років тому +7

    Although this is some amazing info on watches, and just a small insight on the hobby/topic of them. I still cannot get over my old Casio F91 which I bought around 8 years ago and it has never been opened up and been abused for the most part. Still holds has not lost its timing either.

  • @jreli11
    @jreli11 Рік тому +2

    One of the best movement videos I’ve ever seen thanks bud

  • @mattcameron9349
    @mattcameron9349 8 місяців тому

    Very well presented and informative video. I can't help but be fascinated by the engineering that goes into wristwatches.
    Worth mentioning that the last few years have seen a big step-up in the quality of synthetic oils used servicing. It is now easily possible to double the time between services. 👍

  • @richardhodges3593
    @richardhodges3593 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely presentation. I'm in favour of mechanical watches because of comments made by George Daniels, the greatest horologist of the 20th century. He said that a the sole objective of a quartz movement is to commit suicide after a year or two and that a mechanical watch is just as accurate and in the long run will be more accurate than a quartz watch due to that latter's propensity to commit hara kiri.

  • @salohcin1013
    @salohcin1013 5 місяців тому

    Great video Preston! I’m new to the world of watches and this was so helpful to learn the distinctions between types of movements and how they work. Great stuff

  • @gsnabors
    @gsnabors 4 місяці тому

    One of the most straightforward presentations about watch movement types I have seen. Congratulations! I got into vintage Hamilton pocket watches over the last year and explored other wrist watches as well and was frustrated by the jargon in the watch hobby. It’s almost as if watch snobs want there to be a barrier of entry so as to not let the riff-raff in! 😊

  • @MichailMantakas
    @MichailMantakas 5 років тому +3

    Although Seiko introduced the first quartz wristwatch in 1969, it was the Hamilton Watch Company that first produced and retailed an electric watch - the "Hamilton Electric 500" - in 1957. It was worn by Elvis Presley in the movie "Blue Hawaii".

    • @timothyrex8734
      @timothyrex8734 5 років тому +2

      True, but the Hamilton Electric 500 did not use a quartz movement. It used a moving coil movement. The Seiko Astron was the first watch to use a quartz movement.
      It's worth noting that there was another type of electric movement used before the quartz movement: the tuning fork movement. It was most commonly seen in the Bulova Accutron and the Omega f300hz watches.

    • @campkira
      @campkira 5 років тому

      WOW, I did have Hamilton venture Elvis one.

    • @christopherderrick3745
      @christopherderrick3745 5 років тому

      @@timothyrex8734 I have an early Bulova Accutron and I have to say it is a profoundly beautiful device. I can strongly recommend it.

  • @DeZomer35
    @DeZomer35 5 років тому +2

    No single time "um", your words are very well thought. Very fluent speaking. Smart guy.

    • @monitorjain7806
      @monitorjain7806 4 роки тому

      Yoeri De Zomer Zomer - he’s definitely using a teleprompter. Professionals you tubers have a studio like setup which the presenter is facing towards in this video

  • @gayanem.3880
    @gayanem.3880 3 роки тому

    Thank you for such a amazing detailed video! I was surprised by the fact that Quartz are the most accurate ! Good to know👍🏼 Thank you🙏

  • @michaelluu7469
    @michaelluu7469 4 роки тому +1

    i learned so much in such a short period. thank you

  • @danielfajkis4952
    @danielfajkis4952 5 років тому +25

    I swear I’ve seen this guy in a movie before...

  • @dbags7617
    @dbags7617 8 місяців тому

    At first i thought this guy looks entirely too young to be teaching me the intricacies of watches but you definitely proved me wrong. Great video

  • @manavpandey1175
    @manavpandey1175 3 роки тому +10

    I love this review. This is the most wholesome, educational and happening stop. And this man is dapper! You Sir, have my respect. I love my quartz because I am a little obsessive about it being precise. Although I had a question about solar quartz watches. The Eco-Drive for example, how does their movement function and is it as precise at a lithiumion battery quartz watch? Would love to have your response about that.

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @Alias_Anybody
      @Alias_Anybody 2 роки тому +3

      There are 3 aspects to the inner workings of a watch. Time measurement, time display and power supply. The accuracy depends on the method of measurement while the difference between an eco-drive and a classic battery powered watch is only the power supply. The accuracy is therefore - other factors equal - identical.

    • @FranzFerdinandVIII
      @FranzFerdinandVIII 11 місяців тому

      Solar watches (i.e. Citizen Eco-Drive) have a capacitor that gets charged whenever it is exposed to light. But if it has sat in a dark space for a while, pull the crown out and let it sit under constant light for 72 hours to recharge the capacitor.

  • @drpsycho2618
    @drpsycho2618 4 роки тому +1

    Before watching this video, I didn’t know anything about these movements. But now, I do.....Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @williamtucker4182
    @williamtucker4182 7 місяців тому

    I absolutely enjoyed listening to your video. Thank you. I almost never take the time to compliment the authors of these videos so please understand how much I enjoyed your presentation.

  • @roderickfraser9788
    @roderickfraser9788 5 років тому +1

    I love pocket watches and would enjoy seeing a pocket watch video. When and how to wear with different dress options, casual, formal, etc.

  • @dhandapanipalanisamy8165
    @dhandapanipalanisamy8165 4 місяці тому

    Short and excellent talk on watch mechanism.

  • @ReticentSparrow
    @ReticentSparrow 5 років тому +1

    I realize this is a primer on watch movements, but I believe one more aspect was worthy of note here: durability/magnetism.
    In short, quartz movements are typically more durable due to fewer pieces being required for them to run. While it may be easier to repair or recast parts for a mechanical watch, they are as you said: complicated machines that require many precise bits to function.
    Quartz will also typically shrug off electromagnetic fields, such as those emitted from speakers. Mechanical watches, without items like faraday cages, will absorb these energies if exposed to them. The end result: they may build up enough of a charge to either make the watch run improperly or damage it. A faraday cage also increases the price of the watch.

  • @markegge6704
    @markegge6704 4 роки тому +3

    Great video all around. Bravo!

  • @BossFloYeaLike
    @BossFloYeaLike 4 роки тому +1

    This video is awesome! Thank you guys!

  • @timshull59
    @timshull59 Рік тому

    Great video Preston,looking sharp as always!

  • @MILITAWATCH
    @MILITAWATCH Рік тому +1

    thanks very much for the work, very valuable info

  • @chaoticboots2574
    @chaoticboots2574 5 років тому +1

    I have several automatics, If you prefer automatics and want to have your collection charged at all times, I purchased a watch winding case that can house my entire collection, and it was relatively affordable. Also I've found that the savvy connoisseur can find automatics at under $100, if you take the time to find them.

  • @martinmoore8216
    @martinmoore8216 5 років тому

    Fantastic overview, thank you. M

  • @RizwanKler
    @RizwanKler 5 років тому +4

    Thanks Preston so the Kinetic Energy is converted to Potential Energy in the spring 😎

  • @dr.seppjausen9778
    @dr.seppjausen9778 5 років тому

    I got different watches with different movements, but as i got my first automatic, i stopped carry all other. It’s such a good feeling, when the rotor works und can sense it rotating on ur wrist.....
    Maybe u should have mentioned that there are little cases called watch mover, they rotate the watch slowly and keep it wound and going even when u not carrying it, preventing sticking of the drivetrains, which can happen if this type of movement stands still for a longer time! Great vid, love ur channel!

  • @fastleopard1
    @fastleopard1 5 років тому +6

    Great tutorial

  • @lorenzoor3177
    @lorenzoor3177 5 місяців тому

    Superb! thank you for explaining the intricacies of these 3 so well....

  • @ficochiossone6836
    @ficochiossone6836 4 місяці тому

    Muy buena explicacion.Gracias Amigo

  • @avishayberckovich3326
    @avishayberckovich3326 4 місяці тому

    Great video !! Thank you for the info !!

  • @lizzardmoto9386
    @lizzardmoto9386 4 місяці тому

    Great info, thanks!

  • @Jorge-125
    @Jorge-125 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the informative video! I'm definitely going considering an automatic watch now.

  • @bobnelson9480
    @bobnelson9480 5 років тому +5

    I have grown to dislike battery watches and now prefer anything that requires me to interact with it - mutual dependence, so to speak. It makes for a deeper connection.

  • @polloloci21
    @polloloci21 2 роки тому

    Love your commitment to your persona. Bravo

  • @robrtweber4715
    @robrtweber4715 6 місяців тому

    Love this dude! Thanks for teaching me about some movements man!

  • @Totemparadox
    @Totemparadox Рік тому

    Excellent video with all of the knowledge a person could need. I would have brought up ONE thing though and that's those cases for automatic watches that "wind" the watch for you.

  • @alanmunch5779
    @alanmunch5779 5 років тому +6

    Thanks for this overview. I was at first expecting you to come out firmly in favour of mechanical watches, so it was a surprise that you didn’t. I became interested in watches several years ago, because of the combination of mechanics, aesthetics, craftsmanship and history. I wanted to buy a ‘decent’ watch which would last a long time, in memory of someone, after inheriting some money - so began reading about watches, and comparing a few models. It’s amazing what goes into designing and making a quality watch. Just as some gentlemen get great pleasure from wearing quality clothes, knowing how much went into every aspect of making them, I think others derive similar pleasure from knowing what they wear on their wrist. I’ve learnt lots from videos online about watches, from the history of some of the great watch makers to materials and brands. It’s a vast subject, perhaps as extensive as clothes - so a few more, occasional videos about watches would be welcome. You could avoid too much discussion of brands, although an overview with some history might be helpful. An aesthetics talk could cover dress watches versus sports watches, size, ruggedness, etc. which of course involves the bands/straps too. Once again, thanks for extending your scope to wrist watches, which to me seems valid and helpful.

  • @subibosa8243
    @subibosa8243 4 місяці тому

    excellent video, thanks so much for being so clear

  • @docloftis
    @docloftis 5 років тому +11

    Nice explanations of watch movements. Knowing how much UA-camrs hawk wristwatches for the sake of style and impressions towards others, it should help them. But, time was, a gentleman had a pocket watch. Some occupations forbid using them while working for safety reasons. (I use them instead of wristwatches). I realize the movement explanation can apply here too. I think a pocket watch is an item like a suit, that bridges the past and present identity of a real gentleman. So, I wonder if a brief video on pocket watches for a gentleman could be offered? Perhaps noting the right way to wear them, recommending some modern makers that preserve the historic elements, etc. Thank you!

    • @eldorados_lost_searcher
      @eldorados_lost_searcher 5 років тому +1

      I agree. There's something intrinsically elegant about a properly worn pocket watch.
      If you don't mind, might I ask what profession would prevent someone from wearing a wristwatch? I can think of mechanics and other jobs where the risk of snagging on something is present, but I'm curious if there are any less obvious ones.

    • @itzulgaleano5790
      @itzulgaleano5790 5 років тому +1

      Do you have any recommendations for pocket watches? I've had some trouble when looking for one

    • @docloftis
      @docloftis 5 років тому +2

      @@itzulgaleano5790 I am not an expert but, after owning several for many years I know that one feature to be aware of is sealed versus non-sealed. Dust tends to enter the movement on a non-sealed case. You will have premature issues this way. I currently have a Charles Hubert that is a good EDC pocket watch and they do make a gold plated version for a dressier type. If you are concerned about cost-it falls just under the $ 200 mark. Quartz movement and a good warranty. But it can be helpful to also buy vintage if you want true authenticity. That gets very costly if you wish get something unique because you find Pateks, etc. Otherwise, stick to a trusted modern company you can afford. Even Seiko makes one that falls at the 1,000-1200$ mark which is a very good watch. If $ were no object, I would buy the Rolex version that was made. But I couldn't say where to obtain this one anymore as it is not a common one.

    • @docloftis
      @docloftis 5 років тому +2

      @@eldorados_lost_searcher Manufacturing facilities where one's hands get near moving machines often forbid any articles like rings, etc., so one's hand or limbs do not get caught. Also, the railroad (when I worked there) forbid rings and chains, etc. that could interfere with your duties. I couldn't tell you about every possible profession that may forbid it, but if it is a safety issue it just might.

    • @gentlemansgazette
      @gentlemansgazette  5 років тому +5

      An excellent idea, Joseph, as pocket watches are indeed a gentlemanly accessory. Until such time as we have a video produced, you can take a look at the article on our website, linked below. Thanks for watching!
      www.gentlemansgazette.com/pocket-watch-primer/?
      - Preston

  • @MoreUngaMoreBunga
    @MoreUngaMoreBunga 4 роки тому

    I liked the video very much, although you should have mentioned that quartz watches typically have a bph of 3600, automatic 25500 and manual watches 28800 (obviously the bph depend on the exact movement and vary A LOT from what I said). Also the automatic movement was invented by Breguet in 1780.

  • @ZeRueben
    @ZeRueben 4 місяці тому

    Enjoyed your video. Thank you for the education on watches. Good job,

  • @chocothemagnificent1019
    @chocothemagnificent1019 2 роки тому

    I grew up with Timex! Long live the cheapo! It served us all well and still serves today.

  • @evacaridad
    @evacaridad 3 місяці тому

    Love this video, very informative

  • @Naeuio
    @Naeuio 2 місяці тому

    I don't usually comment but this video was worth watching

  • @buzzufy
    @buzzufy 2 роки тому

    This is really informative and best for those who are really into watches. Thank you!

  • @AL5J_
    @AL5J_ 10 місяців тому

    Great job Preston. Good information for the beginner!

  • @magisterhpp
    @magisterhpp 5 років тому

    Great. Quality Swiss Quarz movements from the seventies or begin eighties (of well known brands like Girard Perregaux) at the time very expensive use rubys for most of their bearings and the electronic parts can be replaced. Very classy.

  • @Roddy1965
    @Roddy1965 10 місяців тому

    Super clear information. Thanks.

  • @lx95020
    @lx95020 Рік тому

    Great video! Between an Automatic vs manual; which one last longer or is more reliable? Thanks!!

  • @delamoraenterprises
    @delamoraenterprises Рік тому

    Excellent Presentation!
    I just began to collet watches and this video has been very helpful.

  • @a.j.flores6824
    @a.j.flores6824 Рік тому

    Outstanding video. Very informative and well explained. Finally, someone created something interesting to watch.

  • @patyellowbear9928
    @patyellowbear9928 3 місяці тому

    I love this Timex watch you have. I had a similar looking model. It was a first wtist watch that I bought with my own money.

  • @ikeed2059
    @ikeed2059 4 роки тому

    Thank you very much, gentleman!

  • @roberto88py
    @roberto88py 5 років тому +1

    Great content!

  • @moritzbluhm3362
    @moritzbluhm3362 3 роки тому

    I'm not sure about it, but I think there are still mechanical movements that are more accurate than some quartz ones.
    For those interested, you might want to check out the urban gentry's video about the bulova accutron, a very unique watch that works differently than any other.

  • @theriikk
    @theriikk Рік тому

    Very informative and simplified, thanks for the vid!

  • @TheTruthSeekerMe
    @TheTruthSeekerMe 10 місяців тому

    Great job. Thanks

  • @albongo3949
    @albongo3949 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this fascinating lesson

  • @Gotteable
    @Gotteable Рік тому +1

    Hi Preston ,
    I love watches . I have all three mechanical, automatic & quartz .
    From Timex , Titan , Tissot ( Quartz) , RADO ( Quartz ) & Logngines ( mechanical) .
    I have some Skeleton look , some Tourbillon collections as well .
    My favourite is mechanical watch longines with chronograph & moon phase .
    Love from India 🇮🇳

    • @chicagotypewriter2094
      @chicagotypewriter2094 Рік тому +1

      Knew you were from India by the mention of Titan! It's big there! My family's got some and I had a Zoop (kid's subsidiary of Titan) given to me by an aunt. What part of India are you from?

    • @Gotteable
      @Gotteable Рік тому

      @@chicagotypewriter2094 , I am from south India ( Karnataka) but stay in North India ( Uttarakhand) in a Industrial town .

    • @chicagotypewriter2094
      @chicagotypewriter2094 Рік тому +1

      @@Gotteable That's real cool! Which do you prefer? (My family's from Kolkata, WB & Bangladesh, but we moved to the US, love Calcutta tho)

  • @handpowers
    @handpowers 5 років тому

    Thank you for this very good video explaination.