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Do you know the sound of the movement moving - Wishdoit Watches

Do you know the sound of the movement moving

The click holds the ratchet wheel against the force of the mainspring, allowing the watch to be wound. It's name is well suited, as the clicking noise you hear when a watch is wound is the click impacting each tooth of the ratchet wheel. 
Why do watches have jewelry in them? - Wishdoit Watches

Why do watches have jewelry in them?

Wheels in a watch are constantly rotating while a watch is running. Wheels rotate on their pivots, which are thin posts on both ends of the pinion. This constant rotation causes friction, which in turn causes mechanical wear. To reduce friction and wear, the pivots rotate in synthetic sapphire jewels. Sapphire is used because of it’s hardness; only diamond is harder.
Do you know the Gear Train? - Wishdoit Watches

Do you know the Gear Train?

gear train is a mechanical system formed by mounting gears on a frame so the teeth of the gears engage. Gear teeth are designed to ensure the pitch circles of engaging gears roll on each other without slipping, providing a smooth transmission of rotation from one gear to the next.
How do mechanical watches store energy? - Wishdoit Watches

How do mechanical watches store energy?

Mechanical watches are powered by a coiled spring known as a mainspring. As this spring uncoils, the amount of time that the watch can run diminishes. This remaining amount of time is referred to as the power reserve, winding indication, or up/down indication. An indication turning through an angle or a linear indicator appears on the dial to display the power reserve, similar to a car’s fuel gauge.

What is Winding Stem? - Wishdoit Watches

What is Winding Stem?

The winding stem is the interface between the exterior and interior of a watch. Manipulation of the winding stem by turning, pulling, and pushing the crown winds and sets the mechanical movement. 
Do you know the Dual Time? - Wishdoit Watches

Do you know the Dual Time?

A dual-time watch has two hour hands in order to indicate time in two different time zones. This complication is popular with travelers, as it allows the wearer to set a “home” time zone for quick reference. The second hour hand is sometimes referred to as the GMT or UTC hand.