Jewelled watches

Mr Irrelevant · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:25 pm **Posts:** 22626

You know when you see a watch that advertises 21 jewels in the workings of it. Whats the point? what does some obscure semi precious stone do to a watch?

Hawklord · **Joined:** Thu Aug 17, 2006 10:27 pm **Posts:** 3115

Aren't they used as the material for 'bearings' for the various spindles in a watch? That's what I've always been led to believe - could be totally wrong.

Snowy · **Joined:** Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:18 pm **Posts:** 36937

You are correct. More bearings means more gearing, means more accuracy.... also means more to go wrong :wink:

gremmlin · **Joined:** Fri Oct 05, 2007 9:23 am **Posts:** 3141

you need them on the case for the bling affect

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