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Quicksilver · 29 July 2008, 07:18 PM

Can anyone please explain to me the purpose of the jewels in a Rolex watch movement. I presume they regulate and maintain the accuracy of the movement in some way but how they do this is a mystery to me. What jewels do they use ?

You can tell from this question that I am a total novice - but what the hell.

Thanks.

padi56 · 29 July 2008, 07:58 PM

Here are a few links you can look at, the jewels in any watch are just friction anti wear bearings now made from synthetic ruby.And more don't mean the watch will perform any better.In watches with a lot of complications you will normally fine more jewel bearings.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...jewel+bearings

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...jewel+bearings

Quicksilver · 29 July 2008, 08:52 PM

Thanks Padi - I looked at those other threads as well, so now I understand

padi56 · 29 July 2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Thanks Padi - I looked at those other threads as well, so now I understand

Glad to help.

Tools · 30 July 2008, 12:46 AM

What's interesting is that the jewels in the watch are made (grown) the same as the synthetic sapphire crystal on the watch face..

For watch jewels they're colored red....synthetic Rubies

For watch crystals they're clear.....synthetic Sapphires

For the new GV they're colored green.... synthetic (?)

Quicksilver · 30 July 2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

What's interesting is that the jewels in the watch are made (grown) the same as the synthetic sapphire crystal on the watch face..

For watch jewels they're colored red....synthetic Rubies

For watch crystals they're clear.....synthetic Sapphires

For the new GV they're colored green.... synthetic (?)

Are they cultivated by Rolex or do they use an external source ?

Jimbits76 · 30 July 2008, 02:57 AM

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For the new GV they're colored green.... synthetic (?)

Gonna have to go with the obvious and say Emerald!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel like Alan Davies on Q.I.

J

Z-Sub · 30 July 2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver

Are they cultivated by Rolex or do they use an external source ?

they are synthetic and made by supplier. but with recent consolidation of Rolex and its supplier over last few years, I can't say if they are made "outside" of rolex

veefour · 30 July 2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

What's interesting is that the jewels in the watch are made (grown) the same as the synthetic sapphire crystal on the watch face..

For watch jewels they're colored red....synthetic Rubies

For watch crystals they're clear.....synthetic Sapphires

For the new GV they're colored green.... synthetic (?)

Frog?

n9zez · 30 July 2008, 08:43 AM

Great read!

RolexBuckeye · 30 July 2008, 02:19 PM

I think I remember reading that the green in the GV is from copper... Anyone else hear that?

Trurolexer · 30 July 2008, 03:33 PM

Interesting topic, thanks!!!

29 July 2008, 07:18 PM	#1
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Jewels (the ones inside the watch). Can anyone please explain to me the purpose of the jewels in a Rolex watch movement. I presume they regulate and maintain the accuracy of the movement in some way but how they do this is a mystery to me. What jewels do they use ? You can tell from this question that I am a total novice - but what the hell. Thanks.

29 July 2008, 07:58 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Here are a few links you can look at, the jewels in any watch are just friction anti wear bearings now made from synthetic ruby.And more don't mean the watch will perform any better.In watches with a lot of complications you will normally fine more jewel bearings. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...jewel+bearings http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...jewel+bearings __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

30 July 2008, 12:46 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	What's interesting is that the jewels in the watch are made (grown) the same as the synthetic sapphire crystal on the watch face.. For watch jewels they're colored red....synthetic Rubies For watch crystals they're clear.....synthetic Sapphires For the new GV they're colored green.... synthetic (?) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 July 2008, 08:43 AM	#10
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29 July 2008, 08:52 PM	#3
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Thanks Padi - I looked at those other threads as well, so now I understand

30 July 2008, 02:19 PM	#11
RolexBuckeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 298	I think I remember reading that the green in the GV is from copper... Anyone else hear that?

30 July 2008, 03:33 PM	#12
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Interesting topic, thanks!!!

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