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Joey_V · 8 January 2008, 07:07 PM

I just want to ask what are "jewels"? I keep reading that the Omegas have 23 or 25 jewels and that certain Rolex timepieces have 31 jewels....

What are jewels and what do they do for the watch? Are these the ruby-red things I see when I look at the back of the "see-through" Omega Seamaster GMT watches?

Thanks for the info in advance, fellas!

Remember2 · 8 January 2008, 07:08 PM

Yes it's the small red ones. They're synthetic though, not "real" jewels.
They reduce friction in the movement, to avoid "metal on metal" in relevant places. Also function like bearings...

This is good basic knowledge:
http://www.timezone.com/library/wwat...68591017665598

Alcan · 8 January 2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

What are jewels and what do they do for the watch? Are these the ruby-red things I see when I look at the back of the "see-through" Omega Seamaster GMT watches?

They are. Usually synthetic rubies which act as bearings at critical wear points.

Here's an excellent description and pictures:

http://elginwatches.org/help/watch_jewels.html

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 January 2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

They are. Usually synthetic rubies which act as bearings at critical wear points.

Here's an excellent description and pictures:

http://elginwatches.org/help/watch_jewels.html

Thanks!

You're a jewel, Al! A real one, not a synthetic!

Earl Camembert · 8 January 2008, 10:09 PM

Watch jewels have nothing to do with the crown jewels or the family jewels.

JohnEaton · 9 January 2008, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

I just want to ask what are "jewels"? I keep reading that the Omegas have 23 or 25 jewels and that certain Rolex timepieces have 31 jewels....

What are jewels and what do they do for the watch? Are these the ruby-red things I see when I look at the back of the "see-through" Omega Seamaster GMT watches?

Thanks for the info in advance, fellas!

Jewels are what you get the hotties when your's aren't big enough

JJ Irani · 9 January 2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl Camembert

Watch jewels have nothing to do with the crown jewels or the family jewels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

Jewels are what you get the hotties when your's aren't big enough

And that's how hijacks begin, guys!!

Alcan · 9 January 2008, 03:52 AM

We got jewels!!!

How about this modest little piece? 43 jewels around one side of the rotor, 42 of 'em around the other side. Add those 83 to the 17 functional jewels in the ETA 1700 movement and you have the Waltham 100 jewel, which probably holds the distinction of having the most non-functional movement jewels of any watch ever made!

Paulie · 9 January 2008, 03:55 AM

There is also this Video: http://www.archive.org/details/HowaWatc1949

YuppieKid · 9 January 2008, 04:25 AM

BuffaloRolex · 9 January 2008, 12:32 PM

Here's another article about jewels and their relevancy: Click here...

rainman_16 · 9 January 2008, 12:51 PM

I'm so happy I stumbled upon this thread - great info everyone!

Joey_V · 10 January 2008, 03:01 AM

Thanks for the info everyone.. and also, thanks for the random crazy sidetracks too! You know who you are.. twin jeweled nuts.

No pun intended.

BuffaloRolex · 10 January 2008, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Thanks for the info everyone.. and also, thanks for the random crazy sidetracks too! You know who you are.. twin jeweled nuts.

No pun intended.

8 January 2008, 07:07 PM	#1
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Jewels? What do they do? I just want to ask what are "jewels"? I keep reading that the Omegas have 23 or 25 jewels and that certain Rolex timepieces have 31 jewels.... What are jewels and what do they do for the watch? Are these the ruby-red things I see when I look at the back of the "see-through" Omega Seamaster GMT watches? Thanks for the info in advance, fellas!

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Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	You want jewels? We got jewels!!! How about this modest little piece? 43 jewels around one side of the rotor, 42 of 'em around the other side. Add those 83 to the 17 functional jewels in the ETA 1700 movement and you have the Waltham 100 jewel, which probably holds the distinction of having the most non-functional movement jewels of any watch ever made! Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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8 January 2008, 07:08 PM	#2
Remember2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Claus Location: Denmark Posts: 294	Yes it's the small red ones. They're synthetic though, not "real" jewels. They reduce friction in the movement, to avoid "metal on metal" in relevant places. Also function like bearings... This is good basic knowledge: http://www.timezone.com/library/wwat...68591017665598

8 January 2008, 10:09 PM	#5
Earl Camembert Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,858	Watch jewels have nothing to do with the crown jewels or the family jewels.

9 January 2008, 12:32 PM	#11
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Here's another article about jewels and their relevancy: Click here...

9 January 2008, 12:51 PM	#12
rainman_16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Alec Location: Canada Watch: Al Jazeera English Posts: 596	I'm so happy I stumbled upon this thread - great info everyone!

10 January 2008, 03:01 AM	#13
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Thanks for the info everyone.. and also, thanks for the random crazy sidetracks too! You know who you are.. twin jeweled nuts. No pun intended.

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