Watch Terminology: Basic Terms You NEED to Know!

Being a watch enthusiast is based on knowledge and a love for the craft. In this video we look at key terms you need to know as a lover of watches.

[TeddyBaldassarre]

Just a quick clarification/correction, Exhibition case back not an "Expedition" case back. Thanks for watching everyone!

[jacknewhouse]

Great video and exactly what I needed. 23 and really getting passionate about watches and timepieces. Wish you all the best.

[BeyondWrittenWords]

Content getting better all the time. Good that you do a video about the basics too as you did here. Your collection compare and review thing is the best thing.

[BeyondYourSenses]

Great video! You helped inspire me to get more into watches and purchase a nice little Seiko and then an orient bambino. The cream dial of my bambino on a suede strap is totally my style! As a teacher, it is fantastic to have a nice watch to wear with a shirt and tie everyday but also to tell time since phone use isn't really accepted and it is less professional. Thank you Teddy!

[ricardochaveste]

Awesome review Teddy for explaining the basics fundamentals of a watch we know that some our friends are not familiar Thank you again for taking the time to explained the details a help to know when you become a collector

[EricSmith-livw]

The lug to lug distance usually refers to the space from one lug (top) to the other lug (bottom). The lug width is the the one that determines the size strap or bracelet where it meets the case, usually that will taper down towards thr clasp or buckle. Common lug widths range from 18mm-22mm, while the lug to lug will be much the larger. The lug to lug is crucial when figuring out if a watch will fit on your wrist or not. The case size can always be deceiving because of that factor. I know it's just semantics, but just in case anyone needs extra clarification.

[masibasiri]

Short, right to the point. This was a perfect review at basic level.

[salimkadar]

I found the video very informative and helpful. Thanks for making such a great video content.

[thomaspomeroy]

It would be nice to have the different types of hand: dauphine hands, cathedral hands, or even the Samurai hands sword and arrow head.

[QoraxAudio]

A few important terms when looking for mechanical watches with a visible movement is are:
Skeleton - a movement in a framework that is freely visible, without a dial in front of it
Open heart - where the dial is open, often circular, like a window, but provides view into the movement, most often the balance wheel or tourbillion and part of the escapement
Balance wheel - wheel that constantly moves in an alternating way: clockwise, counterclockwise, clockwise, etc.
Tourbillion - Balance wheel that also turns around itself (variant: gyrotourbillion; moves around itself in all 3 dimensions)
Escapement - the parts that are between the balance wheel or tourbillion and a ratchet gear (escape wheel), most often shaped like an anchor with a ruby on both ends

[Jeremy-vfsu]

bought my first real watch 6 years ago in a Seiko 5. Had no idea what some of these terms really meant. Looking to start building a collection over the next few years; really helpful!

[cagesrages]

As basic as the information may be this is a great video! Just started following you and I think you do an awesome job. You are becoming a great ambassador to this industry. Keep up the great work!

[t.abbaszada]

thanks teddy
this video is very informational

[familiatrois]

Nice animations in this video...comprehensive overview and a good primer for all watch enthusiasts. Keep up the good work!

[nicolequaste]

Just signed on a new watch brand as a client and really appreciated this for research!!

[mrspeeddemon]

Teddy, you are the man! Love watching your watch videos. You know so much about watches it’s amazing.

[alalamari]

Thanks a LOT for this video! I'm a NEW enthusiast and I've spent a LOT of time watching your videos and gaining knowledge!

[hoffmancapote]

Nice, informative and important information. To anybody who is familiar with watch terminology maybe they are not aware of how important it is to know the basics if someone is looking for special characteristics in a watch. I remember many years ago before the internet when I was looking for a watch and not knowing the exact term on the phone. Took such a long time to get a simple message over to a watch case maker.

[buzzufy]

This is very informative! Thank you Teddy!

[Frankie]

Nicely done and informative for the newbies!