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Flick · 3 June 2006, 07:40 PM

Another info question on my part, but I was wondering if anybody had links or info on exactly how watch jewels work?

Thanks,
Matt

padi56 · 3 June 2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Flick

Another info question on my part, but I was wondering if anybody had links or info on exactly how watch jewels work?

Thanks,
Matt

The jewels are just friction bearings cups, now the harder the material that the bearings were made of. The lesser was the friction of the bearing,and various gears and timing wheels, enabling better control of timekeeping and as a bonus, the life of the bearing was considerably extended and giving longer movement life.The jewels used today are synthetic rubies,but don't necessarily mean the more jewels the better the movement.
There is a very interesting Article (called 83 jewels to many) in our Rolex resources links just scroll down a very interesting read.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=757

Earl · 4 June 2006, 01:24 AM

Flick, you stated:
"You people and your superiority complexes. You and the REV seem to share this trait as I've read these forums the last few weeks."

May I ask why you feel this way? We promote friendship and share information and since we have or had the information you were looking for you were directed there rather then trying to explain it again.

It's a common courtesy to do what padi did for you (directing you via a link to an area of our forum where what you wanted to know was explained, now if this seems to good to be true then you are digging way to deep as we are not trying to offend you).

I hope you find this information informative and conductive to your inquiry.

Please have a nice day :o)

Flick · 4 June 2006, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The jewels are just friction bearings cups, now the harder the material that the bearings were made of. The lesser was the friction of the bearing,and various gears and timing wheels, enabling better control of timekeeping and as a bonus, the life of the bearing was considerably extended and giving longer movement life.The jewels used today are synthetic rubies,but don't necessarily mean the more jewels the better the movement.
There is a very interesting Article (called 83 jewels to many) in our Rolex resources links just scroll down a very interesting read.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=757

Thanks for the info Padi!

padi56 · 4 June 2006, 03:58 AM

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Thanks for the info Padi!

No problem glad to help.

mamas · 4 June 2006, 04:03 AM

thanks for the great info padi.. are you an amateur watchmaker by any chance? you seem to know a lot of the technical side.

padi56 · 4 June 2006, 04:27 AM

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thanks for the great info padi.. are you an amateur watchmaker by any chance? you seem to know a lot of the technical side.

Well Mamas more of a tinkerer,than anything have done a few repairs on some old movements.Can regulate oil movements but a technician definitely not.I Have friend who is a watchmaker he is very good,and I have stripped and put back together a movement with his guidance.But my eyes and fingers are not as good as they were,if you know what I mean.I have had a interest in mechanical watches since a very young boy,and still think they are a mechanical marvel.

JJ Irani · 4 June 2006, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well Mamas more of a tinkerer,than anything have done a few repairs on some old movements.Can regulate oil movements but a technician definitely not.I Have friend who is a watchmaker he is very good,and I have stripped and put back together a movement with his guidance.But my eyes and fingers are not as good as they were,if you know what I mean.I have had a interest in mechanical watches since a very young boy,and still think they are a mechanical marvel.

Hey Padi,

We "oldies" are all mechanical marvels!!

mamas · 4 June 2006, 09:30 PM

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Hey Padi,

We "oldies" are all mechanical marvels!!

JJ were mechanical watches even invented when you were born?

padi56 · 4 June 2006, 09:42 PM

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JJ were mechanical watches even invented when you were born?

Don't think they had even invented the sun dial then Mamas.

mamas · 4 June 2006, 09:44 PM

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Don't think they had even invented the sun dial then Mamas.

JJ Irani · 5 June 2006, 08:51 PM

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Don't think they had even invented the sun dial then Mamas.

Just saw this post!!

Gedanken · 5 June 2006, 09:03 PM

C'mon, JJ, tell us again what it was like when they discovered fire!

Prince · 5 June 2006, 09:15 PM

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C'mon, JJ, tell us again what it was like when they discovered fire!

Well, I could tell you about that! It was very "enlightening".

One minute I was eating my steak raw, the next minute somebody had to invent the grill as soon as possible!

Gedanken · 5 June 2006, 09:21 PM

Aw come on, Allan, you couldn't be as old as JJ! Did you actually witness the original seventh day?

Prince · 6 June 2006, 12:24 AM

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Aw come on, Allan, you couldn't be as old as JJ! Did you actually witness the original seventh day?

LOL - Well, does this ring a bell:

"...And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep..."

padi56 · 6 June 2006, 02:58 AM

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LOL - Well, does this ring a bell:

"...And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep..."

Think in JJs case the darkness was upon the face of the sheep.

Prince · 6 June 2006, 04:45 AM

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Think in JJs case the darkness was upon the face of the sheep.

ROTFLMAO

JJ Irani · 6 June 2006, 04:46 AM

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ROTFLMAO

What the hell you laughing at, tosser?

Prince · 6 June 2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

What the hell you laughing at, tosser?

Even funnier, JJ!!!

JJ Irani · 6 June 2006, 05:01 AM

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Even funnier, JJ!!!

Gedanken · 6 June 2006, 11:51 AM

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Think in JJs case the darkness was upon the face of the sheep.

Wasn't that "darkness was owing to the face in the sheep"?

padi56 · 6 June 2006, 06:39 PM

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Wasn't that "darkness was owing to the face in the sheep"?

3 June 2006, 07:40 PM	#1
Flick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Matt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Watch: SD Posts: 60	How do watch jewels work? Another info question on my part, but I was wondering if anybody had links or info on exactly how watch jewels work? Thanks, Matt

5 June 2006, 09:03 PM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	C'mon, JJ, tell us again what it was like when they discovered fire! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

5 June 2006, 09:21 PM	#15
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Aw come on, Allan, you couldn't be as old as JJ! Did you actually witness the original seventh day? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

4 June 2006, 01:24 AM	#3
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Flick, you stated: "You people and your superiority complexes. You and the REV seem to share this trait as I've read these forums the last few weeks." May I ask why you feel this way? We promote friendship and share information and since we have or had the information you were looking for you were directed there rather then trying to explain it again. It's a common courtesy to do what padi did for you (directing you via a link to an area of our forum where what you wanted to know was explained, now if this seems to good to be true then you are digging way to deep as we are not trying to offend you). I hope you find this information informative and conductive to your inquiry. Please have a nice day :o)

4 June 2006, 04:03 AM	#6
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	thanks for the great info padi.. are you an amateur watchmaker by any chance? you seem to know a lot of the technical side.

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