How to Set the Moon Phase on a Watch | Crown & caliber

In every way, timekeeping was born out of man’s fascination with the sun and its daily rhythms. The world’s earliest horologists used sundials to inform our now-familiar gears and hands. But of all the things they tracked, the lunar cycle was one of the most important.

Today, the moon and its ways may not seem as crucial as it once did, but for those who are interested, there is the moon phase complication. This is a complication in a watch that reflects the current phase of the moon as you see it in the sky.

In this video we’re going to cover a brief history of the moon phase complication, talk about the phases of the moon, and show you how to set the moon phase on a watch.

Video Highlights:

2:00 Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Moon Q1362520

2:12 OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Broad Arrow Moon Phase 3575.30.00

2:29 Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5396R

2:42 How to Set The Moon Phase On a Watch

[ketamne]

using a moon phase practically seems a lot more personal/meaningful than using the calendar date for a monthly event. great content as always

[redbarchetta]

Just purchased a real 29 1/2 moonphase watch myself and stumbled on this video. Thanks. :)

[DBravoer]

I just received my new Omega Speedmaster Blue Side of the Moon Aventurine dial moonphase today. So timely!

[zevongrie]

Just bought a Montblanc Star Legacy Moon Phase today. Figured out how to set all but the moon phase and this helped. Thank you!

[bandoiler]

Always wanted to own a moon phase watch, and today that might just happen. This video was a huge help.

[OBWAT]

Always wanted to know this! I'll probably never own a moon phase watch but this has always peeked my curiosity. Thanks

[rickb]

As a new watch enthusiast I'm learning the different terminology and history of different watch makers. The moon phase has been something I was not able to figure out till i saw your video. I have subscribed to your channel because it looks like you have a lot of "how to" videos which will be very helpful to me. Thanks for the great content!

[tanaygoel]

Very crisp, easy to understand and precise explanation. Thanks.

[plymgtx]

Thanks for clearing that up....always wondered what the correct procedure was. Now I’m ready for another watch purchase 😊

[VampireCreationsdotcom]

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for this. Thorough explanation to help me set my new timepiece. Thank you!

[minatormyth]

Thankyou for this video, very interesting. I recently bought a Longines master collection moonphase, beautiful piece 🤗

[markhondaturbo]

Such a great video and a beautiful example of a moonphase. Subscribed

[ulavile]

Very informative video! Thanks! I've got a Maurice Lacroix Phase de Lune 13111. Your video has helped me to properly adjust the moon phase.

[jP-nwnm]

The Laph in the back earned you a thumbs up

[kabaottoemulsion]

Ahhh, Thanks for this. I always thought that window with moon was for day or night indicator. Good to know. Thanks

[lunam]

thx bro!!the moon phase is important for understanding you phase

[nihalshah]

You explained all the different things so well. Thanks a ton for the content

[ez]

Good to see a bottle of Laphroaig in the background.

[istvantoth]

Great stuff. It's just no way that I will keep setting this bloody thing in every month.

[brandoncarlson]

I have 2 moon phase watches. I also have ADD. so I'll have to watch this video a few more times to figure out.