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19 January 2010, 07:17 AM | #1 |
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How does the mechanical movement work?
Hiya! Is there any website where a newbie can learn "exacly" how a mechanical/automatic watch is working? I know that a spring i tightened up then what??? i want details
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19 January 2010, 03:36 PM | #2 |
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Here ya go, a video from 1949 from the Hamilton watch company: http://www.archive.org/details/HowaWatc1949
And there is also what makes a fine watch fine in 1947: http://www.archive.org/details/WhatMake1947
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20 January 2010, 07:22 AM | #3 | |
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20 January 2010, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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Wow! That was a great way to spend 20 minutes. I really enjoyed watching that...Thanks!
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20 January 2010, 11:33 AM | #5 |
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i will get a look
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25 January 2010, 10:11 AM | #6 |
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Thanks! I suddenly feel compelled to go and buy another watch.
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8 February 2010, 06:51 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the links to the great movies!
Wish Rolex would go for this type of advertising - wouldn't it be great to see how they make our wonderful machines....... Amazingly impressive. |
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