The Weird Watch Mystery that Took 350 Years to Solve | Watchfinder & Co.

Ever been lying in bed, sick, staring up at the ceiling? You notice all sorts of things. Perhaps there’s a cobweb blowing about, or a crack in the corner that looks like a cat. For Dutch scientist Christiaan Huygens, he noticed something strange: the two pendulum clocks on his wall, regardless of how they were set, would always sync up with each other. There are two mysteries to be solved here: the first is why Huygens had two clocks in his bedroom in the first place, and the second is why the pendulums kept syncing up. The first remains a mystery and always will, but the second? It took 350 years, but the answer was finally found-and F.P. Journe has used that answer to make its watches even more impressive.
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[@amorbavian]

350 years or the amount of time it'd take me to make enough money to buy a FP Journe.

[@barfymann362]

I recon if all of Watchfinder's subscribers donated you a $1, you could easily afford one within the week.

[@Liam-nx7hf]

I’ve got it down to 342 if I do a bit of window cleaning at the weekends.....

[@tim2163]

Peasant

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It's only 50 grand. Sell your car, a kidney, then remortgage.

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there is a clock on the stove.

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every time I watch a video from this channel I'm left in awe. This sin't just a channel featuring beautiful watches in incredible detail anymore, every time I come here I learn something new. Incredible work, keep it up!

[@juliusraben3526]

No pun intended? Every time I "watch" :P (since the clip only shows watches)

[@1D0N]

I would like them to actually review a watch.

[@shareurtube]

That was my thought also as I hit the up vote. This is much more than a discussion of watches as much as it is a discovery of science that we all have tended to take for granted.

[@m.s.g1890]

1D0N there a plenty of channels that do just that. This one offers something different. Although, really, this video was an in depth review of what makes this watch special.

[@ryangwj]

A short lesson on physics and horology before bed. How Nice.

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Experts say you shouldn't be watching your computer screen just before bed. :-)

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Sure beats watching the garbage produced by the MSM. Much more useful and restful at the same time.

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if you wanted to know about horology... just go ask your mother.

[@diegobittar7425]

Watchfinder leaves you to the most poetic, historic and practical subjects of horology.

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Like Jeremy Clarkson's road test of an Aston-Martin. Whatever you think of him if you even only like cars that was the most poetic road test of a vehicle ever. A paean to the most amazing cars created by humans.

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@@danmar007 Exactly!

[@Harveyfett]

I now equate this guy's voice with timepieces. When the latest Rolex commerical came out and I heard a different voice, I felt cheated.

[@Inzanti]

Aesthetically, I'm not a huge Journe fan but stories like these make me appreciate his talent and brain regardless. Great content.

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Can't like this video enough. From the storytelling to the incredible movement and the whole watch, the macro shots... Watchfinder is 🔝

[@satbirsingh4969]

Now that's how history should be taught! Feels like 'celebrating' rather than dull 'record keeping'. These videos are such mind-boggling impeccable works of art. I always get speechless in awe while watching your content. Well researched historical facts along with sweet sweeet presentation skills! Simply can't praise you guys enough.

[@somedude....]

If he built the first pendulum driven clock, why wouldn't he have two in his bedroom?

[@kingflum]

How this is cheaper than a steel Nautilus is beyond my understanding. People are bananas. This is horological art. Long may the irrational madness continue, until I can get one. 😂

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Issac Harrison ETA movement is cheap to service I thought 🤷‍♂️

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Prices on these things aren't exactly controlled by the market. They don't come with clear benchmarks based on quantifiable qualities like performance, R&D budget or material value (although obviously they will all factor in somewhat). The manufacturer has to take a gamble on what they think they can price it at and maximise their sales. The metrics which they will use to determine that are arcane. In some respects, the price they set for the watch can actually represent a key aspect of its value. In other words, it is a very expensive watch therefore it is a very valuable watch. Of course you can't just price a watch at an insane amount without some kind of justification behind you, but provided your justifications appear to be sound enough for *some* insanely rich people, then you could sell the same watch for 10,000 or 100,000 or 500,000 euros, and experience similar returns Certainly the 100,000 euro watch priced at 10,000 would not sell as many more units as you would expect it would. It might not even be a linear increase (10 times as many). If the watch was truly worth 100,000, then discounting it 90% should yield 100's of times more sales as people cash in on the bargain. Similarly if you priced it at 500,000, of course it would sell less, but not so much less than a 10,000 euro car that was priced at 50,000. That car would not sell at all. 99.9% reduction in sales, perhaps 100% reduction. Price a 100,000 euro watch at 500,000 and you would see less overall sales, but perhaps only 50-80% less overall profit. Enough would buy it just because it cost 500 grand.

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You should be happy that real art is more affordable than hype pieces.

[@2adamast]

Imagine putting two seiko automatic back to back on the same winding weight. Cost: 200$, value: more than a Nautilus

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Horological art?! Thats what my dad calls the strip club

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I'm a Mechanical Engineer but love it that a Horology channel is teaching me Physics :)

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Weirdest episode of Vsauve I've ever seen. Jokes aside, remarkable video quality, immersive shots, compelling story, and skillful narration. I love the way you share your passion for watches, and the effort you pour into your channel.

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Wow! This is the first time I’m hearing about it! And I’m a watch collector for more than 20 years... Congratulations!!! This is exceptional!

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What a beautiful and simplistic way of explaining such a complicated concept. One of the best videos on this channel. Many congratulations!

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I love the way you create stories around these watches. It translates your passion for watches perfectly and I think it should be a lesson to many content creators on how to tell engaging stories.

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I've never found any other youtube channel about watches or anything else that consistently educates me and leaves me with a feeling of pure amazement.....keep up the fantastic work gentlemen (and possibly ladies).

[@2001eloc]

Not being able to understand this helps me understand why I can't afford this XD

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It’s not like being able to afford this, would even remotely mean you’d be able to understand this

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Fantastic video, thank you for making this! Hope your channel continues to grow!

[@PopeLando]

I couldn't believe you said that the first mystery - why Huygens had two clocks - would remain a mystery. Christiaan Huygens had two pendulum clocks in his bedroom because Christiaan Huygens was the man who invented the pendulum clock! If I'd been the man who invented such a world-changing device I'd be sleeping with two of them as well.

[@nowyouresaltyclancrew290]

The way you tell these stories and how you perfectly get that in one with the Physics behind it WOW

[@edjack1993]

2m32 - Lordy, that’s a great shot. Thanks for the content - love this channel.

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The level of research that comes through in these videos to promote understanding at the almost layman’s level is awe inspiring. This is a well-done video, as they all are, in fact.

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I have watched your videos so much while in bed in the evening that I get tired when watching during the day, like a little horological bedtime story. Big fan btw.

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This was a notably excellent video; thanks and congratulations

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So much more than just a watch review. Very informative and fascinating.

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Love when my notification pops up for Watchfinders

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I seriously love your videos. You helped me understand a watch I honestly always thought was weird

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I’m impressed by Huygens, FP Journe & Watchfinder!

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This is a truly beautiful watch. Wonderful insight as well, thank you!

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Fantastic video! Many thanks!

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Watchfinder is all about jaw dropping story... I am out of words to describe how good it felt after each video... I am sure most of us are not in position to ever hold this masterpiece in person; let go having own one to wear it on our wrist.. Yet, we truly appreciate the sheer beauty and mechanical wizardry presented by briliant minds like F. P. Journe and alike...

[@shaunolson8913]

If a sudden movement caused one balance to slow, the other would speed up. And resonance synchronization would bring…. Oh no I've gone cross eyed

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Love all of your videos. I think this one was the most fascinating!

[@denelson83]

"Watch"ing this for the first time, and at 0:58, the concept of "coupled harmonics" has already flashed into my mind. It's like putting several metronomes on a shelf on two rollers and letting them tick.

[@elijahschnake3863]

This video was an absolute treat. Thank you.

[@stevek8829]

Awesome presentation of an awesome movement. I wonder what the accuracy is in practice. Is it also less sensitive to position?

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Fantastic lecture! (In the best possible way) Perhaps the best on the channel to date.

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Way over my head so i watched it twice. Great review i love learning stuff like this.

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Astonishing, both the story and the watch!

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Just discovered this channel ... I’m in Love !

[@piquetuk]

Could you zoom in a little more in future I couldn't quite make out the individual molecules in the dial. Stunning work sir.

[@eurabio]

I always wondered what was about this curious watch, the answers amazes me more!

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What an absolutely beautiful video. Learned a lot!

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I simply love your content. Keep up the good work, bravo.

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Brilliant video!!!

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An awesome intro to an awesome review of an awesome watch! Thanks for posting!!

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What a fascnating mixture of physics, high watchmaking craft and sheer beauty of design and execution ! Terrific stuff !!!

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Beautiful video as per usual 👌

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Fascinating timepiece and history. Thank You!

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Excellent storytelling and videography. Cheers m8

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Brilliant video thank you!

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Really fascinating; Thank you

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What a great story telling! Very inspiring. Hope one day I can enjoy them on my wrist.

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An exquisite presentation as always. Thank you 👍👍

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What an amazing video! I came here seeing the thumbnail of a strange watch and ended up learning physics. Beautifully narrated!

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Excellent story telling - thanks a lot!

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What a dream. Thank you for the video, and the exceptional authorship.

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I just listened to your voice in the very first videos in this channel and this one now. You seem to have evolved from some well - sounding normal chap into some sort of horologist divinity. Kudos.

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You are an exceptional story-teller (of facts)😎! Thank you!

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Holy hell that was fascinating. Brilliant video.

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On top of everything else, this is my favourite Watchfinder music - don't hear it enough!

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What a well done video, congrats!

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God damn it man, you articulated this so WELL .. WOW

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Great stuff

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This is so interesting, thanks!

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What an exceptional watch, truly great craftmanship

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Its in some sorts hypnotizing. Lovely video as always.

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You know your stuff. And I appreciate this a lot. Intelligent argument, the creator has a great design and engineered watch. Only time will tell if this engineered movement will be appreciated or stand the test of time. Vety cool video. 👍

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A perfect video as usual of one of my grail brands!!! Hopefully one day an F.P.J will share a place in my watch box with my DW5000 G-Shock 😃

[@0017Bulldog]

Fascinating, and told so well.

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350 years is how long I feel I've looked at this watch advertisement before getting to the point.

[@738polarbear]

Absolutely fascinating . what a genius Huygens was.

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Awesome channel ! New name suggestion , The Watchfinder Learning channel . Love it !

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Excellent exposé, a pleasure to listen such excellent diction in the English language, as agréable as the look of the watch itself. Bravo

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A quick summary of this channel and its products. Class and finesse.

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This is now my grail watch.... Thanks very much for the video!

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Impressive !!!!! Saving to buy one day one of those amazing FJ Journe finest pieces !!!

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Very interesting, thank you.

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BEST INTRO EVER, Greetings from Holland !!

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Expected to hear about Lagrangians and such. Took me back to the years when I knew things.

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Bring back the wooden table!

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Outstanding

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Beautiful, just beautiful! Congratulations!

[@qwertyman9560]

I think Huygens had two clocks for redundancy. Many Engineering systems have this for safety, especially in critical application. For example, an aircraft I believe is required to have two or more independent ways to measure critical parameters such as airspeed, altitude etc. Or maybe I am overthinking and he just hated odd numbers.

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You know this watch is cool when the 2 balance wheels are featured in the watchfinder intro videos

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How very interesting. Beautiful looking timepiece. Ingenious movement.

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Blown away by the content of this vid !

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I like this! Idea with opposite swing. Constantly power, less surges.

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Simply. Incredible.

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