Understanding Mechanical Watches

The video explains the workings of a mechanical watch, which operates without a battery. It covers the main components, including the crown, mainspring, wheel train, motion works, escapement, and balance wheel. Each part's function is detailed, such as how the crown sets time and winds the watch, the mainspring stores power, and the wheel train drives the hands. The escapement and balance wheel regulate time, while the supporting structure holds everything together.

What is a key feature of mechanical watches that differentiates them from electronic watches?

• They use a battery.

• They have a microchip.

• They are powered by a mainspring.

• They require regular charging.

What is the primary function of the crown in a mechanical watch?

• To display the time.

• To set and wind the watch.

• To adjust the watch's brightness.

• To connect to a smartphone.

How does the mainspring contribute to the watch's operation?

• It displays the time.

• It powers the watch by storing energy.

• It charges the watch battery.

• It connects to the internet.

What role does the wheel train play in a mechanical watch?

• It charges the watch battery.

• It drives the timekeeping hands.

• It powers the watch's display.

• It connects the watch to a smartphone.

How does the motion works affect the hour hand's movement?

• It reverses the hour hand.

• It slows down the hour hand.

• It speeds up the hour hand.

• It stops the hour hand.

What is the function of the balance wheel in a mechanical watch?

• To display the time.

• To regulate the watch's speed.

• To connect to a smartphone.

• To charge the watch battery.

What is the purpose of the escapement in a mechanical watch?

• To display the time.

• To charge the watch battery.

• To connect to a smartphone.

• To regulate the release of mainspring power.

What is the significance of the jewel bearings in a mechanical watch?

• They charge the watch battery.

• They enhance the watch's appearance.

• They reduce friction in the watch's mechanics.

• They connect the watch to a smartphone.

What is the main function of the supporting structure in a mechanical watch?

• To charge the watch battery.

• To display the time.

• To connect to a smartphone.

• To hold the watch components together.

Which part of the watch is responsible for protecting sensitive components from impact?

• The balance wheel's shock absorbent system.

• The wheel train.

• The crown.

• The mainspring.