75 Watch Terms You Need to Know - A Crash Course to Watch Collecting Terminology
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Watch enthusiasm has a specific set of special lingo and terminology that can make it challenging for new fans to understand or engage in an in-depth watch conversation. In this video, I'll do a comprehensive walk-though featuring over 75 terms related to watches and their movements. If you're looking for a great place to start in furthering your understanding of watches, this is it.
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0:00 - Intro and Organization
1:07 - Basic Watch Terminology
7:42 - Movement Terminology
14:40 - Complications
20:41 - Finishing Terminology
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1:50 : *I. Basic Watch Terminology*
One 1:55 - *Case* : The overall body of the watch. Houses the movement and other elements.
Two 2:00 - *Case Back* : Faces and keeps contact with the wrist. Can be opened to expose the
Three 2:17 - *Exhibition Case Back* : Transparent case back. Allows for the viewing the movement / rotor for automatic watches.
Four - 2:23 - *Thickness* : measure of Case back to top of the crystal.
Five - 2:42 - *Lugs* : Protrusions from the case that allow for the strap / bracelet to attach.
Six - 2:57 - *Lug Width* : distance between lugs on the same side of the watch. Must know your lug width when swapping out straps.
Seven - 3:13 - *Integrated Bracelets* : no lugs no strap options. The bracelet connects to the case with limited removeablility.
Eight - 3:31 - *Strap* : the continuous (no links) leather / rubber / fabric band that fixes watch to the wrist.
Nine - 3:45 - *Deployant Buckle* : used on higher end straps to fasten the watch - Not the more commonplace "belt"-buckle found on most.
Ten - 4:22 - *Bracelet* : metallic band that uses links to wrap around the wrist. The links need to be removed or added to fit properly to the wearer.
Eleven - 4:33 - *Clasp* : the buckle used for a bracelet. Allows you to open and close to affix and remove the watch. Some clasps have extensions built into them to allow for being worn over wet suits (for divers)
Twelve - 4:47 - *Lug-to-Lug* : Overall vertical distance of a watch, lug-tip to lug-tip.
Thirteen - 5:17 - *Crystal* : the transparent material that protects the face of the watch and allows for viewing the face, dial, and components. Crystal materials can be plexiglas, acrylic, sapphire, and others.
Fourteen- 5:35 - *Bezel* : Ring around the crystal. There's tremendous variance in the functionality and utility of the bezel.
Fifteen - 5:50 - *Bezel insert* : The inlay track on the bezel - containing markings and numerals, depending on functionality.
Sixteen - 6:06 - *Crown* : Usually placed at 3 O'clock. Allows you to adjust the time and date by pulling out at different levels.
Seventeen - 6:23 - *Pushers* : Located above and below the crown. Allow for control of other complications that may be present.
Eighteen - 6:41 - *Dial* - The central plate that shows the numerals, complications, and is what the hands rotate over.
Nineteen - 6:57 - *Hands* - They show the time longer for the minute, shorter for the hour.
Twenty - 7:17 - *Water Resistance* : rate of pressure the watch can sustain.
*II. Movement Terminology*
Twenty One - 7:74 - *Movement / Caliber* - the mechanical element-set of the watch that tracks time. The movement can be quarts, manual, automatic, or something altogether different. Quartz is far away the most common - using the vibrations of a quartz crystal to power the movement. Quarts requires the replacement of a battery.
*Mechanic* on the other hand, doesn't require a battery but instead houses an elaborate set of springs and gears to hold power. Mechanical comes in manual or automatic:
Twenty Two - 8:53 - *Manual* AKA hand winding movements. Rotate the crown to power the watch.
Twenty Three - 9:05 - *Automatic* uses a rotatory plate (rotor) to wind a main spring. Many automatic movements can be wound via the crown as well.
Twenty Four - 9:30 - *Rotor / Oscillating Weight* - ball-bearing plate that moves as you wear it to wind the mainspring.
Twenty Five - 9:42 - *Power Reserve* - The duration of time the watch will continue to keep the time without being wound.
Twenty Six - 9:55 - *Jewels* - precious stones used in hi wear areas of a watch placed in high tension areas to resist wear and tear.
Twenty Seven - 10:02 - *Hacking* - "stop seconds" The movement will stop at the farthest out position, this helps keep more precise time.
Twenty Eight - 10:24 - *Base Plate / Main Plate* - the main plate on which components of the movement will sit.
Twenty Nine - 10:35 - *Bridges* - Structural components that support other elements screwed to the main plate.
Thirty - 10:43 - *Mainspring* - a large spring, that stores the energy powering the movement. It is wound the by crown, rotor plate. It will release stored energy down a gear train, powering the watch.
Thirty One - 11:10 - *Gear Train* - the backbone of the movement. Takes energy from the mainspring and to the escapement wheel.
Thirty two - 11:26 - *Escapement Wheel* - Takes energy from gear train.
Thirty Three - - *Palet Fork* -
Thirty Four - - *Balance Wheel* -
Thirty Five - - *Palet Fork*
Thirty Six - - *Hair spring aka Balance spring* -
Thirty seven- 12:41 - *Coaxial Escapement*
*III. Complications*
*IV. Finishing Terminology*
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It’s a great video but I still appreciate your Cliff Notes. A big Thank you from Boston ☘️
wow. I feel like cheating on a test. Thank you!!!
You're the man!
The speed at which you talk has improved dramatically from some of your older videos where you're talking like a rap god.
Jeez is there a rap god?
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Just want to really emphasise this is a very well made video. Teddy (and his team) took the time to have a shot for nearly every thing he discussed, which was often a different watch. Filming watches is hard so let's recognise this amazing effort and brilliant video-making. We saw 26 minutes but believe me when I say this must have taken 30+ hours to film and edit.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
@@kaisoerfjord6794 I believe you are too hard on Teddy. I have learned a lot about watches from him--such as the watch terms mentioned in this video. I understand he is a dealer. He is taking the high road of educating the customer rather than the lower road of using high-pressure sales techniques. Why would he invest the time, expense and effort to make these videos if he didn't feel it was in his enlightened self-interest? I notice he brings together other watch experts and often discusses watch brands he doesn't sell. As with any source, we evaluate him and his information. In my opinion, he rates high marks as a source and his information is not only truthful but helpful to those like myself who want to learn more about watches.
@@kaisoerfjord6794 Maybe this comment would be more appropriate on a video where he describes a watch he is actually selling😆
I could listen to you all day.
Summing up facts should never be considered offensive.
I could listen to the Lange repeater all day!
Yes, this was a needed video. Thanks for taking the time to make this for all of us horological neophytes.
I’m just new to watches.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
Your videos are always so well organized and researched. Appreciated. 👍
Do you have to wear NATO straps to fit over your hooves ? I can't see a bracelet working - even with a diver's extension !
And Carry is my favourite Bristol boy !
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
I keep coming back to this video, and just feel so enamoured by the complexities that go into time-keeping. Teddy, thank you for teaching us all so much about these beautiful objects, and helping me personally start to see and understand the sheer beauty of watches❤️
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
Probably going to have to watch this again. Even at 26 min; it is short and to the point, thank you for that!!! But a TON of information. Just purchased my first of many watches from you last week. Feel like I have falling down a rabbit hole of new fun!!!
TikTok trend: "Tell me you're into collecting watches without telling me you're into collecting watches."
Me: Thoroughly enjoying a 26 minute video on watch terminology.
A video done beautifully and meticulously. Flawless, clear. Very useful with pleasant animations. Cool yet professional feel. Love it Teddy !!!
When i'm just starting my interest in watches and you post this! Thankyou for the lesson!
You put so much effort into every video. Most importantly, with great success. Thanks so much!
+1. Sad to see that as of today 64K people have viewed the video, but less than 4K bothered to hit the "thumbs up." Teddy's hard work deserves better credit from the viewers.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
This was awesome Teddy! Very informative and comprehensive. Learned me some French today ;)
Thumbs up! Very good explanation and especially visualisation, thx for this video!
Greetings from Germany
Awesome video Teddy! I can look them over and over and never get tired..
I wish I could give this video 3 thumbs up. I've wanted to learn watch terminology for a long time, and this video goes above and beyond to explain it. Thank you Teddy. Well done sir.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
I've had watches here and there, but I'm ready to start collecting. Great content.
Remember you can go hi or low ! As long as it brings a 😊. Cheap or $$$$. it interesting & FUN for your 😀!
Don’t do it!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Welcome to the hobby! I'm a few months in and I found an older (June 2018) video Teddy did titled "Stop buying so many affordable watches" really helpful. His theme was the tempation to buy a number of watches in what is called the "affordable" range can get in the way of saving up for a more expensive watch you may really want that costs more. For me, that is the hardest part - the balance between "scratching the itch" and holding out for the more expensive watch you may really want. The terms "affordable" and "expensive" are, of course, subjective and only relevant in terms of your budget, etc. What matters is getting what you enjoy.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
@@kaisoerfjord6794 simmer down.
So helpful - I really needed someone to step thru all of these terms - thanks
Thank you. The detail is amazing. I am new to this, but I am hooked.
Fantastic work. You never fail in proving us well videos with great content. Thanks Teddy!
This is a solid effort Teddy and a very valuable resource. Thanks heaps.
I appreciate a lot for this video Teddy. This is a very useful and easy to understand!!!!. A time well invested.
Thank you so much for all the info! As someone that’s just starting to learn, you help a lot with understanding the basics, and more. So thanks you ❤
Thank you! I needed this excellent broad sweep of definitions! Nice job.
Just an outstanding video Teddy! Your tech / instructional videos are just the best in the industry. I really appreciate all the work you put into these videos. Learned a lot. Thank you 👍
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
Master class. Love your content. Thorough yet concise.
Wow I cant believe a basic watch terms video didn't exist. Good job. 👏🏽
Have always been wondering about all these terms. Glad to have all these terminologies being compiled into a single video for beginners like me. Much appreciated!
This is one of the most complete videos I saw about horology. Congratulations. Great job!
well done, this is probably one of the most informative and well produced watch channels out there...
There's always something we can learn every day, and we don't know what we don't know, so thanks for the great knowledge.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
Awesome video! Your content is always interesting and you make everything so accessible to budding enthusiasts like me
Great video, Teddy. I started watching you few days ago and already saw the 2 basic terminology videos of you few days ago, now also watching this now. Love your content, take love!
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
Appreciate the work you have put into this video. It was easy to follow and every educative. Thanks!
You are the best Teddy at giving in-depth knowledge for watches, the community greatly appreciate your work. Thanks
Fantastic! Thanks for putting this together. It was very informative.
Llevo una semana viendo tus videos y no puedo dejar de hacerlo, las imágenes, lo claro de la explicación y los increíbles relojes son una maravilla ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 increíble canal Teddy
the Hamilton king day date which is $800 has the same movement as the $4000 breitling day date!!! 😎👍
Is it the khaki king? And which breitling is it in?
Thats not true. You cant compare these movements together
There are different grades of that movement. The Breitling will have the chronometer grade one, the Hamilton won't.
@@samename3184 they're literally the same movement breitling can decorate it a little better and maybe finish it slightly better but if it's overall the same movement 😎👍
@@garyboyle695 even cheaper watches can make a chronometer grade movement all breitling does to the movement is decorate it and finish it slightly better but you already get the same movement in the Hamilton along with finishing that's near breitling level and also the Hamilton looks better so all your paying $3,200 extra for is the breitling name and the other things I listed above however most breitlings are good value for money especially compared to rolex but some breitlings like this one aren't worth it 😎👍
your voice is totally fine. thank you very much Teddy and his team for this amazing video, I always learn a lot with his content!
Loved every minute of this video, going to re watch the movement and finishing section, learned a lot!!! Thanks Teddy
Thank you for your videos. I’ve had a starting interest in watches for the last year, but your videos have turned me into a watch-fanatic. You just makes it so fun and open for someone who’s just getting into watches!
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
This video is awesome. Very informative, beautiful watches , great narration! Thank you.
I never knew about the minute repeater with the chimes and bells. 😍
I told my wife I'd share this with her so she would understand what I'm talking about sometimes. She looked at me and laughed. 😂
How cruel!
She’s much smarter than the rest of us!
I think she understands some of the terms already, such as size, thickness, etc.
@@MICHAELZHANGCA good she was able to grasp those concepts. Probably a good Girl’s School education, I’m sure.
"Honey."
"Yes."
"I'm going to start collecting watches "
"Meh. Don't spend all our money."
Buys $5000 watch.
Excellent primer! Thanks for catching us up!
One of the best and most informative videos! Thanks 🙏
Hi Teddy! Came across your video as I am getting into watches for the first time. Thank you for this!
Great vid. Especially on watch movement mechanics. Been looking for a good vid on this for a while.
Appreciate the time and effort in this video. Very useful
Excellent...thank you...didn’t get all of it, but will watch parts of it again.
A nice video, and on my birthday! Love your content Teddy!... Keep up the good work
Awesome clear and informative video, thanks!
Very precisely worded, with brief acknowledgments of the exceptions and conditions that I'm aware of. In other words, essentially perfect. Well done !!
I’m still relatively new to the world of watches, so this is very helpful! Thanks Teddy
Wow!! Great content.. sure learned quite a bit... Thanks for your presentation.
Thank you Teddy, very helpful video to fill in the gaps!
Great video! It's always nice to brush up on the fundamentals.
Thank you Teddy! As a new watch-hobbyist your channel is very informative and I like your detailed and thorough analysis of pretty much every watch you talk about
welcome to watch collecting buddy :)
I didn’t know beforehand but I needed to see this video. As always thanks for the great content!
Great that you’ve taken the time to educate on the basics .
Appreciating all the work that went into this one!
Great sum up of watches with the different varieties of features and functionality.
Appreciate the effort to make this video ! Thanks Teddy !
Thanks so much Teddy - great content - loved the French terms - most were new to me
Awesome video man do more of these love to up my knowledge on these terms and watches in general
You continuously prove why you are the go to channel for all things watches
Wow, such a great video, very instructive and accessible in its complexity.
Very informative and useful, you cover all the bases a watch aficionado needs to know and be aware of - well done, excellent presentation.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
Great video, thanks for taking the time and energy to educate us newbie watch people….
This is such an important video for newcomers like myself.
Another great video ! Thanks Teddy. I'm new to the collector level of watch world and truly needed this info 😊👍
Very educational!
The Lange repeater sounds absolutely delightful!
Thanks Teddy. This was really educative. A really important content for a budding watch enthusiast like me. Thanks.
Very informative!!!! Keep up the great work!
Very helpful & educational. Thanks.
Great information, thank you! Just getting started in learning more about watches with a desire to get into collecting / re-selling as a hobby.
Excellent mini-course on horology. Well done!
You have a terrific voice Teddy, and I enjoy your cadences in all your splendid videos, just like this one.
I really am grateful for the Horological knowledge that you impart, as a day that goes by without gaining knowledge is a day wasted; I'm learning a lot from you. Thank you, Teddy.
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All your videos are excellent Teddy, I really like your content.
You are a true watch enthusiast, who covers all price brackets of the industry (thus showcasing that watches do not have to be an elitists’ hobby) all types of watches and is passionate enough to spend the time and explain all the “less marketable” aspects of the industry - this video being a clear testament to that.
I would also really like to hear your opinion about watch brands - not so much about hearing how everyone is doing an excellent job, but rather a well balanced critique about strengths, weaknesses, approach etc. for similar price brackets I.e. Omega vs Rolex vs IWC vs Breitling vs JLC etc for under €7,000. Who do you think offers the best product, what would you spend your money on etc.
Awesome. Very clear and detailed. Thanks alot
A LOT TO LEARN FROM YOU, KEEP IT UP, U ARE EXCELLENT AT UR WORK
Excellent job Teddy. Truly enjoyed this video!
It's good to reward ourselves sometimes . While I'm not one to spend on high-end watch (I spend too much money on travel, lol), I can appreciate your gorgeous and timeless watch. I love how it's a symbol of all your hard work.And i choose NKUWAN every time honestly
Thank you for this lovely lecture and all the examples :) I was stuck on writing a scene when someone is choosing a high-end watch and I was missing the vocabulary required - now I think I have all I needed.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
I felt like an apprentice of old watching this. New sub with notifications!
An excellent reference video Teddy. Very useful. Thanks.
Excellent video for those of us that are still learning and relatively new to this hobby 👍🏻
Badass video. Not too long got the point accross evertime. Watched it from start to finish good job Teddy and CREW
Hi teddy, this is an amazing video for a beginner watch collector, definitely learnt a lot here... thank you for posting some great content..
Great video! Very informative and easy to digest. Will definitely use this video for anyone interested in learning more about watches :)
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
Very strong video here Teddy and I learned some good stuff even though I am an enthusiast!
Well done!
Brilliant video, i loved that A Lange & Söhne watch with the alarms :)
Great content
I didn't realize how much I had learned
Thanks
I knew a lot of this, but also learned some! I loved it!
A great summary Teddy and very well presented.
I can't even digest all these information, the mechanical watch are so profound and complex, it's amazing how human in the past was able to create work of arts like this.
Great job putting together a comprehensive watch terminology video. You covered a lot of ground in 26 minutes and I think the pacing was great.
One note about the tachymeter scale on a chronograph that many do not realize - it is useful for things other than determining the speed of a moving object. Another great use for it is in estimating how long a repetitive task will take.
Say you work in manufacturing and the job of one worker is to assemble a specific part onto a widget. You want to know how many of these the person can do in an hour. If you use the chronograph to time how long it takes the person to assemble the part onto one widget, then the tachymeter scale will tell you how many they will do in an hour.
With this information you can now estimate how many the worker would be able to do in an 8 hour shift. You could also estimate how long it would take them to do a certain number of them if the job was to deliver a specific quantity.
You are a DEALER, Teddy, NOT a reviewer; you ARE not because you CANNOT BE one, because that requires a minimum of objectivity, WHICH requires absencence of conflict of interest, WHICH you pretend not to understand much about. It makes it a disgusting thing, ethically, what you are involved in.
@@kaisoerfjord6794 You seem like a fun guy
Watching this wearing my NOMOS Tangente in blue. This channel helped me find the brand. I love it!
Good choice! I’m a Nomos enthusiast myself 😅
Excellent video guys. thank you.