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
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, and for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the video. - Preston
@weaselGRM
Жыл бұрын
I just googled the watch. It truly is one of the most beautiful watches I've ever seen! Wow, just wow.
@thistlenstar
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
8 ай бұрын
Can you recommend some types of railroad watches?
@apongwalling5157
3 жыл бұрын
He looks like he's powered by automatic.
@MikeySlou
3 жыл бұрын
Manual I think. I bet there is a dial in his back lol
@Joker-hs8hq
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😊
@HVACRTECH-83
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@mywaterfountain
Жыл бұрын
😂
@metaparcel
5 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of guy you want your kid tutored by to get a perfect SAT score.
@invincible201xxx
5 жыл бұрын
He looks like he would ace a test in his sleep
@DuyTran-pt1bw
3 жыл бұрын
lol
@suexs1738
3 жыл бұрын
Why did I read that a tortured 😂
@jaex9617
2 жыл бұрын
tbh, I find it hard to trust someone with such a carefully controlled self-presentation.
@snippy5265
Жыл бұрын
@@jaex9617 so true...
@karlsolano59
5 жыл бұрын
This is the first watch video that that I watched that explains what jewels are for. I thought they were just decorative. Fantastic video.
@JeMappelleFrikandel
5 жыл бұрын
I found this video very moving.
@dropfactoryrecords1114
5 жыл бұрын
John ba dum tissssssss
@prestinosmagic
5 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@matthewbrooder9414
5 жыл бұрын
Go away
@aintnomeaning
5 жыл бұрын
I automatically hit the like on this comment!
@demonitized6208
4 жыл бұрын
Youre gonna be a great dad
@raihanrivandi5025
5 жыл бұрын
I think Preston is a fan of cardigans
@gentlemansgazette
5 жыл бұрын
Whatever would give you that idea? :) Thanks for watching and commenting! - Preston
@the_absurd_hero
5 жыл бұрын
Cardigans are so versatile. I wear them all the time
@macoy6150
4 жыл бұрын
You look like the type of guy who claps when the plane lands.
@layton7430
3 жыл бұрын
You look like the kind of guy that isn't allowed near school's or parks
@zachseabass7414
3 жыл бұрын
Do you mean he is just like every citizen of post-USSR countries? Coz our people love to applaud when the landing is successful.
@NuhanHidayat
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
My Grail watch above all others .. SEIKO spring drive with a champagne dial😍
@manavpandey1175
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@edf2953
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@AEYEWOLF
5 жыл бұрын
I’m just fascinated by the amount of engineering and everything that goes into these watches
@nickjohnson2101
5 жыл бұрын
Sometimes his movements are so lifelike that I forget he's not a real boy
@tigerchillyable
3 жыл бұрын
Sheldon
@theobserver314
2 жыл бұрын
@@tigerchillyable *2.0
@tipiff0076
Жыл бұрын
Preston you're an asset for the gentleman's Gazette, thanks for your content and amazing information!
@blockavelli
5 жыл бұрын
Love the content, you are becoming a full spectrum men’s channel
@gentlemansgazette
5 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
Definitely seems like this guy is on some type of "spectrum".
@gloobark
2 жыл бұрын
@@spazumtart 💀
@jeffpiper4374
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
And thank you for the additional information, Jeff! Good to know. - Preston
@eleutherae
Жыл бұрын
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.
@xtraceex
2 жыл бұрын
Impeccably done, as always. Enjoy your channel; nice to see someone keeping that olde-time ethic going!!!
@gedcanonizado
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@robbymayer5987
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
Calm down, save money to get nice rare one would be better choice. It still good investment and easy to keepsake.
@robbymayer5987
5 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@stephanfeinen3923
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@TomMcMorrow
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@prabaldeepsingh8493
5 жыл бұрын
Can you send me the link of the book
@sidharthnambiath3161
5 жыл бұрын
Might I recommend the Tissot Carson Chronograph.
@orangefanization
4 жыл бұрын
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!
@MRMorris81
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent and informative video! Wrist watches have always been my guilty pleasure.
@Dragon_rls
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Preston. Pretty much all I wanted to know about watches explained in less than 15 minutes. Thank you Preston.
@Nik930714
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@murp61
4 жыл бұрын
Kudos to you for your bravery in dressing and acting like a true gentleman, especially in this day and age.
@tedbrayton
5 жыл бұрын
I really needed this video and I think it was very clearly done. Thank you!
@mattcameron9349
9 ай бұрын
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. 👍
@gsnabors
5 ай бұрын
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! 😊
@steampunk888
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@williamtucker4182
8 ай бұрын
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.
@jreli11
Жыл бұрын
One of the best movement videos I’ve ever seen thanks bud
@yaduk8502
Жыл бұрын
That was a superb clean explanation. Thank you!
@ralphmarkasher
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@OlsenTheWonderDog
Ай бұрын
I am glad to see someone showing off their Timex. Too many watch snobs would put down a Timex.
@drpsycho2618
4 жыл бұрын
Before watching this video, I didn’t know anything about these movements. But now, I do.....Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@danndeelion
5 жыл бұрын
Fascinating... Thank you for being clear and precise. I never understood anything about the truth mechanics behind watches!
@markegge6704
4 жыл бұрын
Great video all around. Bravo!
@TarziKV
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@tjohara947
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@a.j.flores6824
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Very informative and well explained. Finally, someone created something interesting to watch.
@salohcin1013
7 ай бұрын
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
@delamoraenterprises
Жыл бұрын
Excellent Presentation! I just began to collet watches and this video has been very helpful.
@Totemparadox
Жыл бұрын
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.
@paraichaughney
4 жыл бұрын
That was a very well thought out explanation, thank you very much!
@steampunkvampyre
5 жыл бұрын
At last something very informative about watch movements thank you
@gayanem.3880
4 жыл бұрын
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🙏
@roderickfraser9788
5 жыл бұрын
I love pocket watches and would enjoy seeing a pocket watch video. When and how to wear with different dress options, casual, formal, etc.
@dr.seppjausen9778
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@lorenzoor3177
7 ай бұрын
Superb! thank you for explaining the intricacies of these 3 so well....
@EvLSpectre
5 жыл бұрын
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.
@timshull59
Жыл бұрын
Great video Preston,looking sharp as always!
@robrtweber4715
8 ай бұрын
Love this dude! Thanks for teaching me about some movements man!
@subibosa8243
6 ай бұрын
excellent video, thanks so much for being so clear
@Jorge-125
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video! I'm definitely going considering an automatic watch now.
@michaelluu7469
4 жыл бұрын
i learned so much in such a short period. thank you
@avishayberckovich3326
5 ай бұрын
Great video !! Thank you for the info !!
@Kakemo
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Excellent video!! So informative. It was like a proper course.
@Roddy1965
11 ай бұрын
Super clear information. Thanks.
@AL5J_
Жыл бұрын
Great job Preston. Good information for the beginner!
@fastleopard1
5 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial
@buzzufy
2 жыл бұрын
This is really informative and best for those who are really into watches. Thank you!
@LordChastened-hl7ke
4 ай бұрын
13:13 INCREDIBLY detailed and informative video!THANK you!
@ZeRueben
6 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. Thank you for the education on watches. Good job,
@saqibkhan2552
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice an informative video. Such a brilliant effort. This video must be a part of curriculum of any secondary school.
@evacaridad
5 ай бұрын
Love this video, very informative
@oveman
5 жыл бұрын
Just a quick heads-up -- not all automatic watches can be hand wound. Excellent video, btw.
@mohammedrizwan8836
4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 жыл бұрын
@@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
3 жыл бұрын
@@mohammedrizwan8836 I just bought an Orient Katana which doesn't have a hand wind feature
@bmj4052
4 жыл бұрын
Great explanations. Thanks
@cranberriesdoodle1450
Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@myChanOl
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the brief information. Much appreciated 👍🤩
@richardberry3234
2 жыл бұрын
Great content. Did not expect to learn so much.
@mywaterfountain
Жыл бұрын
This is very helpful!
@Djeoofoeowor
11 күн бұрын
Great explanation! Thank you!!
@roberto88py
5 жыл бұрын
Great content!
@dhandapanipalanisamy8165
6 ай бұрын
Short and excellent talk on watch mechanism.
@MrAlvaradodan
2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation!
@polloloci21
3 жыл бұрын
Love your commitment to your persona. Bravo
@DeZomer35
5 жыл бұрын
No single time "um", your words are very well thought. Very fluent speaking. Smart guy.
@monitorjain7806
4 жыл бұрын
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
@johndoe-ox7ns
Жыл бұрын
Great video, excellent communication of information. You look like a 1960s psychologist.
@yaboii299
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated this video, thank you my good man
@MohammadAli-fx9vy
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Very neatly explained. Good luck 👍
@lizzardmoto9386
5 ай бұрын
Great info, thanks!
@danielfajkis4952
5 жыл бұрын
I swear I’ve seen this guy in a movie before...
@demonitized6208
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel Fajkis nah hes just white
@fisheater6
3 жыл бұрын
Kingsman
@MichailMantakas
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
WOW, I did have Hamilton venture Elvis one.
@christopherderrick3745
5 жыл бұрын
@@timothyrex8734 I have an early Bulova Accutron and I have to say it is a profoundly beautiful device. I can strongly recommend it.
@theriikk
Жыл бұрын
Very informative and simplified, thanks for the vid!
@MrJames-cr6lu
2 жыл бұрын
Gentleman's Gazette--> Excellent video Preston!
@martinmoore8216
5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic overview, thank you. M
@handpowers
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very good video explaination.
@kensprings8667
5 жыл бұрын
What an absorbing episode!!!
@dracovenit9549
5 жыл бұрын
I for one hail our robot overlords! Great video!!! I really enjoy this style of presentation. Kia kaha!
@MILITAWATCH
Жыл бұрын
thanks very much for the work, very valuable info
@r.kalaivaniradhakrishnan5144
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explanation
@user-np9tg3jj1v
3 жыл бұрын
This Video is incredible useful for me now I would like to try a self winding automatic watch Sir, Thank you very much
@rickmiccoli9141
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation thanks
@ravipeiris4388
3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👌
@RizwanKler
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Preston so the Kinetic Energy is converted to Potential Energy in the spring 😎
@vtecaccord96
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding explanation!
@ahobimo732
3 жыл бұрын
First video I've seen of this channel. I think I've stumbled upon something special.
@chaoticboots2574
5 жыл бұрын
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.
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