How On Earth Does a Tourbillon Watch Work? | Watchfinder & Co.

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The tourbillon is perhaps the most impressive complication in watchmaking. It’s also not really a complication, nor is it, in a wristwatch, particularly useful. So, what is it, how does it work, and if it’s so useless, why are we so obsessed with it?
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  • @watchfinder
    @watchfinder7 ай бұрын

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  • @OB-um3ql
    @OB-um3ql4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful watch. I have no idea what he's talking about though

  • @nurbsenvi

    @nurbsenvi

    4 жыл бұрын

    He is saying whole lot of nothing

  • @sirlillo2734

    @sirlillo2734

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahaha

  • @lennymoore2443

    @lennymoore2443

    4 жыл бұрын

    lmfao

  • @shogun1873

    @shogun1873

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ahaha Same didn't not understand a word was just watching the wheel spin but not sure why it needs to spin still cool though

  • @kaori7472

    @kaori7472

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too but what is tourbi)lion?

  • @mikec3454
    @mikec34544 жыл бұрын

    You know this is an exquisite watch when you don't know if you're more impressed by the tourbillon or the 170 hr power reserve... just wow.

  • @lylez00
    @lylez004 жыл бұрын

    Imagine how difficult it must have been back in those days to do high-precision work at such a small scale.

  • @Cynsham

    @Cynsham

    Жыл бұрын

    That is why we are still praising their handiwork and craftsmanship over 200 years later. They were masterpieces back then.

  • @longonisaboy

    @longonisaboy

    7 ай бұрын

    It’s hard to fathom

  • @MrPLC999

    @MrPLC999

    2 ай бұрын

    Breguet actually developed the tourbrillon movement for pocket watches. The early pocketable time pieces of 200-300 years ago were notoriously inaccurate, and there was a great deal of interest in finding ways to improve them. The tourbillon allegedly did improve timekeeping but is little more than a fascinating decoration in today's purely mechanical wrist watches. I would have to say though that the three-axis tourbillons of Jacob&Co's Astronomia series are just glorious works of art, some of which cost more than $1 million. The Astronomia Typhoon is my personal favorite. I would really appreciate if Mr. Arabo would kindly ship one to me for posting this endorsement.

  • @davidnievesjr.9478
    @davidnievesjr.94784 жыл бұрын

    I always wondered how a tourbillon worked. This video answered so many questions. Except how to afford one.

  • @NasirKhan-ye9tv

    @NasirKhan-ye9tv

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can get a decent one for under 100 dollars on Ali express. Just search Carnival tourbillion

  • @TucsonDude

    @TucsonDude

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@NasirKhan-ye9tv You goofball...that's not a true tourbillon. Not even a good fake.

  • @nikhils2343

    @nikhils2343

    4 жыл бұрын

    Have a look on Titan watches

  • @_LoremIpsum

    @_LoremIpsum

    4 жыл бұрын

    SeaGull?

  • @Wilbur-em1hw

    @Wilbur-em1hw

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is called getting a job.

  • @omegaelixir
    @omegaelixir4 жыл бұрын

    How does an escapement work: DONE How does a tourbillon work: DONE How does a chronograph work: DONE How does a minute repeater work: DONE How does a rattrapante chrono work: DONE How does a navitimer work: DONE How does an automatic watch work: DONE How does a timezone function work: DONE How does a watch work: DONE How does a triple axis tourbillon work: NOT DONE How does a perpetual calendar work: NOT DONE

  • @donjuan150

    @donjuan150

    4 жыл бұрын

    You have done your homework!

  • @Delgen1951

    @Delgen1951

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@donjuan150 or is that your clockwork?

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    @Carlentinesexclusives

    Жыл бұрын

    Lovely

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    @badenpobjoy1877

    4 жыл бұрын

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    @extremejoy

    4 жыл бұрын

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    @sundaynightdrunk

    4 жыл бұрын

    The economy of language is amazing as well. Every word belongs.

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    @polychronio

    4 жыл бұрын

    when there is the best engineering from swiss watch, americans' brain goes white blank and say nothing about subject and praise the owner of channel instead and mass voting that to be a top comment. when there is mediocre engineering from japan, american go crazy and idol worship the subject with lies. I notice this happens in every other fields like cars etc etc...funny thing is these americans who know nothing about watches and cars think they are watch fans or car fans lol

  • @ElcurionExodus

    @ElcurionExodus

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@polychronio Or maybe you are projecting your beliefs and ideas of americans onto comments that consist of a wild array of nationalities. Alleging a conspiracy of massvoting. because u want that to be.

  • @TalBogachov
    @TalBogachov4 жыл бұрын

    I didn't understand a single thing. I stayed for the beautiful watch.

  • @kaori7472

    @kaori7472

    4 жыл бұрын

    @5putput Ohh thanks I dont even know what that guy talking about xD

  • @soolly357

    @soolly357

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yea, same here.

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    @rahmatbagas39883 жыл бұрын

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    @slashusr4 жыл бұрын

    "Machinalis Ars Machinalis" I have put this video into my favorites list. Why? Because, when the manic, hurried, crazy rush of the technological, digital and frenetically relentless pace of modern life becomes overwhelming, I can stop, slow down, and appreciate "every tick and every tock" of time as it passes.

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    @davidstewart38684 жыл бұрын

    As a video professional I am constantly in awe of your micro-videography skills and use of light. Well done!

  • @richardkaberry8790
    @richardkaberry87904 жыл бұрын

    “Appreciate every tick and every tock.” And there you have it. Why we love mechanical watches in a digital age! Great video!

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    @jiv32

    3 жыл бұрын

    And thus began the age of tik tok

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    @Sergey-wg7ne2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, everything about it is perfect: the writing, the narration and the cinematography. One of the best I've seen on KZread lately.

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    @rodrigogutierrezreyes47024 жыл бұрын

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  • @lelandlewis7207
    @lelandlewis72072 жыл бұрын

    I recently got into repairing a couple of Anniversary Clocks and really got to appreciate the work put into clock and watchmaking. I love mechanical devices of all types, especially old machines; it amazes me the ideas these men came up with and built by hand, sometimes in backyard sheds and with little engineering training. As a machinist, it is amazing the accuracy and workmanship put into something as "simple" as a watch. This is a dying art, unfortunately.

  • @vinkniv

    @vinkniv

    Жыл бұрын

    Jacob and Co are still inventing crazy mechanical watches. Too bad it's only for the mega rich.

  • @ACSwatches

    @ACSwatches

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vinkniv they aren’t inventing anything my friend.

  • @vinkniv

    @vinkniv

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ACSwatches Show me something similar to a watch like the godfather on another brand. Or the bugatti watch.

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    @ACSwatches

    Жыл бұрын

    @@vinkniv 👍.

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    @soolly3573 жыл бұрын

    I love watching the bottme purple windmill go. I could just sit in my desk gazing at it for a while.

  • @pratikpakrashi5171
    @pratikpakrashi51714 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant video! Loved watching every moment of it. You guys are a major reason why I know, what I know about watches.

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    @ga.81354 жыл бұрын

    There's always a smile hanging off my face after yet another one of your videos has been watched.. Keep em coming please :)

  • @ttpgm
    @ttpgm4 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always : it's the first time I gained a better understanding of the mechanism behind the complication. Absolutely fascinating:) Would love to learn more technical insight for other complications:)

  • @enriqueparedespinel1694
    @enriqueparedespinel16943 жыл бұрын

    "Appreciate every tic and every toc" the essence of horology enthusiasts. Great words.

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    @rlj1514 жыл бұрын

    Tolerances tighter than a supermarket parking space. Hahahaha

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    @albertalmonte6045

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dude... Right when he was saying that, i was reading your comment.

  • @syedshafyee1176

    @syedshafyee1176

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@albertalmonte6045 exactly. I read the comment few milliseconds after he said tht

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    @yuricpt Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos and the way you poetry behind it, the same of making watchs, the passion and the love behind every piece of it. Great job. Thank you.

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    @micheljubran34274 жыл бұрын

    Those camera angles have leveled up a notch in recent videos. Amazing !

  • @rongriffiths6927
    @rongriffiths69274 жыл бұрын

    It's mind blowing watching such creative and impressive movement and design and especially for its time and period designed and thought of. Work of art.

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    @manufakturwaldhoff42004 жыл бұрын

    Your channel videos, macro videos etc are truly excellent. Can't wait to see more.

  • @turloghsk
    @turloghsk4 жыл бұрын

    An exceptionally beautiful, entertaining and informative clip. Excellent work. Thank you very much.

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    @KandarpAdroja1294 жыл бұрын

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  • @CTSH1981
    @CTSH19814 жыл бұрын

    If possible, please do a review on a multi-axis a.k.a. Gyrotourbillion. In addition, how does the aforementioned compare to a minute repeater, complexity wise? Keep the great content coming!

  • @coreygolphenee9633

    @coreygolphenee9633

    Жыл бұрын

    Minute repeaters are the most nuts but the cost increases to complexity ratio for that little performance is hilarious

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    @AAndrews19684 жыл бұрын

    This channel is the gold standard of horological information and education. Keep up the great work!

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    @neoteny74 жыл бұрын

    This channel made me fall in love with mechanical watches....subbed.

  • @liliss67
    @liliss674 жыл бұрын

    Just one little remark, the tourbillon does not cancel the force of gravity but averages positional errors (due to the gravity) at the escapement!

  • @tjhudson40
    @tjhudson402 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully made video and answers so many questions. It also reminds you to appreciate the beauty of craftsmanship and even though it's not necessary, why it absolutely is...

  • @Drakovox
    @Drakovox4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video and history lesson. These videos makes my weeks

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    @AshraJewels3 жыл бұрын

    2:15 Aliens reference... Bravo! Stayed frosty throughout this entire video.

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    @tyvekhomewrap91644 жыл бұрын

    I just feel the need to say how wonderfully executed these videos are...upscale, purposeful, and intellectual.

  • @rparamban
    @rparamban Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful explanation. I really enjoyed it and learned something new.

  • @johnny6171
    @johnny61712 жыл бұрын

    Your description of and escapement is masterful!

  • @CanadianBeachcomber
    @CanadianBeachcomber4 жыл бұрын

    Watchfinder & Co. is quickly becoming my favourite channel. You are doing an incredible job. At the same time, I am becoming more and more frustrated with other watch reviewers who want us to respect their opinions even when they haven’t personally seen the watch(es) they review.

  • @matthewhall6288
    @matthewhall62884 жыл бұрын

    There is no scale to that Ulysse Nardin movement. Macro shots of it make it look like colossal gears of a clock tower. So impressive.

  • @vijaycherian9642
    @vijaycherian964210 ай бұрын

    Amazing video and presentation. Definitely piqued my interest and appreciation of these watches more❤

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    @markfisher79622 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful macro photography!

  • @belledetector
    @belledetector2 жыл бұрын

    One of your best videos. Very well explained

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    @lee33htzdiscotech4 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding As Always... Great Information & Wordplay. “Cpl Hicks” Classic!

  • @mainlymusicman

    @mainlymusicman

    4 жыл бұрын

    are you kidding this guy sucks. he cant explain anything,.

  • @chribm
    @chribm2 жыл бұрын

    I love to hear the ticking of a mechanical watch. I don't know why, it is just pleasant to me. That is a beautiful watch and I am fascinated by the level of craftsmanship it takes to create something so small and intricate.

  • @gregcrabb3497
    @gregcrabb34972 жыл бұрын

    I just love watches of all kinds. Such an amazing piece of mechanical machinery. Love old adding machines and typewriters too...they just amaze me.

  • @JetCooper3D
    @JetCooper3D4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant! Thank you....

  • @waleedmalik802
    @waleedmalik8024 жыл бұрын

    It's just so satisfying to watch it's movement even though I could not understand a thing.

  • @jorgerobles628
    @jorgerobles6283 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a Master at combining Philosophy of life with Horology, and the fact that he knows quite a lot about Horology, makes his videos First Rate!!!! Some people here would not have any idea about Horology, but his talking points, and the nice images makes the whole experience a magnificent one.......

  • @Mightyslinn
    @Mightyslinn4 жыл бұрын

    ‘Remember short controlled bursts’ - Corporal Dwayne Hicks ... you sir are a legend 😂😂

  • @VenturiLife

    @VenturiLife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha! Great reference.

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    @PrinceBarin77

    2 жыл бұрын

    My faith in the universe is restored. Cannot believe how far I had to scroll to find this piece of cultural recognition in the comments. Stay frosty!!

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    @urayamusan4 жыл бұрын

    Some say time stops when Watchfinder drops a new video...

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    @MeynMotorGroup

    3 жыл бұрын

    All we know is, he's the Stig's watch selling cousin

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    @MLightstone8 ай бұрын

    As much as I love your chatty videos, I do love these deep dives the best. Bravo.

  • @notmyfault6835
    @notmyfault68352 жыл бұрын

    @1:29 a string of gears... that feed the hands... to represent the passage of time : PRICELESS

  • @jbbrabant
    @jbbrabant4 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video very much. Thanks 👍

  • @marcuslarsen1990
    @marcuslarsen19902 жыл бұрын

    After seeing the new GS constant force Tourbillon movement - this video really helped!

  • @briansaker1882
    @briansaker18824 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, an easy to follow explanation of a fascinating part of the watchmakers art.

  • @mainlymusicman

    @mainlymusicman

    4 жыл бұрын

    easy to follow. if you're already an expert on watches maybe.

  • @mrandmrswheels1142
    @mrandmrswheels11424 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done as usual 👌

  • @bhavikshah5016
    @bhavikshah50164 жыл бұрын

    Didn't understand a bit of the mechanics behind.. but loved it..

  • @d1xenotime
    @d1xenotime3 жыл бұрын

    Very well explained. Thank you.

  • @MrVoayer
    @MrVoayer4 жыл бұрын

    Delicate beaty... Captivating story... Yet another exquisite video from Watchfinder&Co. !

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    @zigg40454 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate and respect the brilliant minds of the OG's.

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    @ranferil.1783 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciated the finishing statement. Very true and accurate words.

  • @expierreiment
    @expierreiment Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful watch, beautiful narration

  • @dsscse
    @dsscse4 жыл бұрын

    I loved your Tourbillon description ! thumbs up and Subscribed !

  • @NativelyBornAmerican
    @NativelyBornAmerican4 жыл бұрын

    We still lust after mechanical horological pieces of artful engineering beauty simply for the joy it brings.

  • @guritche
    @guritche4 жыл бұрын

    I love the narrations of these videos.

  • @alan220781
    @alan2207814 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing how a tourbillon and a carousel do not add a function or indication to the watch.. it's just beautiful and attracts your eyes!

  • @vaidas_t
    @vaidas_t4 жыл бұрын

    Sir, your videos are amazing! By the way, loved the Aliens reference

  • @fangsandfolklore8795
    @fangsandfolklore8795 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating. I understand it now. Thank you!

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    @srt58064 жыл бұрын

    We are in for a treat when Watchfinder posts a video.

  • @DrFadoo
    @DrFadoo4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video as usual!

  • @nicholasedwards3267
    @nicholasedwards32673 жыл бұрын

    Thats it! When life gets to be a little fast and crazy I take some time out to stare and ponder at my watch. Puts things back in perspective

  • @simonassouline45
    @simonassouline453 жыл бұрын

    Simple to understand his logic, behind the format of a Tourbillion principles of mechanical movements! Beautiful!

  • @riseupani
    @riseupani4 жыл бұрын

    You amaze me with your content. Even your hands talk !!

  • @luckyn823
    @luckyn8233 жыл бұрын

    These shots are beautiful!

  • @kyleweber1994
    @kyleweber19944 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. Never had any idea how it worked.

  • @ianwright1632
    @ianwright16324 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant invention and presentation

  • @longonisaboy
    @longonisaboy7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this. This is mind blowing

  • @barfymann362
    @barfymann3624 жыл бұрын

    Watching this video with a Chinese Sea-Gull Tourbillon on my wrist, someday soon it shall be an A. Lange & Sohne.

  • @marcusskyfall

    @marcusskyfall

    4 жыл бұрын

    Believe to achieve 👍

  • @Comalv

    @Comalv

    4 жыл бұрын

    How is it working for you? I've ordered one last week because I won't be able to afford a better one for the foreseeable future

  • @aknonnerd

    @aknonnerd

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lucky found a buyer for your kidney? If it falls through let me know all sell him mine.

  • @megamastah

    @megamastah

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Magister Ludi Funny how PRC communist regime is now fascist.

  • @Comalv

    @Comalv

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Magister Ludi I assume you do not buy clothes made in China or anything from Aliexrpess or anything super cheap and disposable then, right? Good for you

  • @NotSrijan
    @NotSrijan Жыл бұрын

    The script writing on this is perfect. The last bit of dialogue!

  • @azzmel
    @azzmel2 жыл бұрын

    2:15 "Short and controlled bursts" Corporal Dwayne Hicks ... Aliens 1986 homage.

  • @jbbrabant
    @jbbrabant3 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating Video, thank You!

  • @physics77guy
    @physics77guy3 жыл бұрын

    best explanation... so in simple words its like a spring or pendulum put into a rotary motion

  • @omax1023
    @omax10234 жыл бұрын

    What a fine piece of Tourbillon!

  • @daveyfromdownsouth7889
    @daveyfromdownsouth78893 жыл бұрын

    very well said at the end

  • @petrlouc7648
    @petrlouc76484 жыл бұрын

    The whole video i was fighting my brain to decide in witch direction the escape wheel is turning.

  • @atsylor5549
    @atsylor55492 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Ivan ways hear people talking about that in videos on super high end watches. But never knew what it’s purpose was. And it’s incredible that someone made that by hand with no help from computers

  • @rinseyno1mutt
    @rinseyno1mutt3 жыл бұрын

    remember, short controlled bursts! Dwayne Hicks. Amazing reference there haha

  • @bcuam
    @bcuam2 жыл бұрын

    great explanation!

  • @adrianstachowski9422
    @adrianstachowski94223 жыл бұрын

    I'm totally love this mechanism. I'm 3D printing one, the triaxial tourbillon. I've failed one, the escapement is jamming, but now I'll succeed

  • @GSRTigers007
    @GSRTigers0074 жыл бұрын

    I watched the whole video but still have no idea what you just said, it was mesmerizing and I watched the whole thing without understanding a thing.

  • @anas_daas_cars
    @anas_daas_cars11 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful explanation love the video

  • @Mark-lj1dj
    @Mark-lj1dj6 ай бұрын

    2:15 great reference 😂😂 caught me completely off guard

  • @steveperry1344
    @steveperry13442 жыл бұрын

    i enjoy the inside of watches too, ever since i was a kid when i got my first cheap pocket watch and i had to open the back to see what made it tick. i still have a modest collection of watches and clocks today both mechanical and quartz.

  • @mygoi715
    @mygoi7152 жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, I absolutely loved the video. Thank you for being so good at explaining such a complex mechanism. P.S: What is the music in the background please ?

  • @tomasrandom6430
    @tomasrandom64304 жыл бұрын

    such an amazing review

  • @ellaskins
    @ellaskins4 жыл бұрын

    great video!!!!

  • @finguest

    @finguest

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know this is an old comment but it's a nice surprise seeing the guy who taught me to DJ here

  • @ngojems

    @ngojems

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great DJ 👌

  • @krzysztofhadala9126
    @krzysztofhadala91264 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive presentation😀

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