Watch Terminology: Basic Terms You NEED to Know!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

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

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

You should do a 2nd video on how a number of watch brands are owned by one company....

[@TheBadGuy1974]

I thought you were gonna go mountain climbing on that "Expedition".

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Miss the beard Teddy!

[@Rikki-Tikki-Tavi]

You had me second guessing myself for a minute, haha.

[@richie8811]

Yo teddy you need to reupload , sorry to say but this is important for new comers

[@jacknewhouse7478]

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.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Appreciate it, man. I got a lot of feedback on the watch collection battle videos. Primarily the "battle" portion. Will see how we can adjust it.

[@ricardochaveste7367]

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

[@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!

[@EricSmith-li4vw]

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.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for this Eric. I just realized I said lug to lug width. Not to be confused with lug to lug height. Another very important factor to consider as well!

[@EricSmith-li4vw]

@@TeddyBaldassarre love the videos, keep it up!

[@benmckee2548]

Did you say just in case as an intentional pun?

[@masibasiri2706]

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

[@salimkadar9731]

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

[@thomaspomeroy5678]

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

[@Jeremy-vf7su]

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!

[@familiatrois3813]

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

[@mrspeeddemon727]

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!

[@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

[@savvylifestrategies9445]

Good foundation video, Teddy.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you for watching as always!

[@hombrechivo]

Love that you never go elitist on it, teddy, you always keep it easy for everyone that might not be as advanced as you. Thanks for that

[@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.

[@nicolequaste3149]

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

[@blankomega6487]

Thanks a lot man. Really getting into watches. Probably won't make a hobby out of it but it's good to know whenever I do wanna purchase a watch for myself or somebody else. I really appreciate it

[@t.abbaszada]

thanks teddy this video is very informational

[@motogoriamarkuskinyua19]

Chapter Ring. Great video

[@JackyYBT]

Straight forward informative video about watch! Great job Teddy!

[@1018Frankie]

Nicely done and informative for the newbies!

[@buzzufy]

This is very informative! Thank you Teddy!

[@chrisaar5838]

best video to learn the English terms. Greetings from Germany :)

[@paulwilson7234]

Good to know the correct terminology , enjoy watching your videos.

[@adamgerald849]

You definitely look like the type of guy to learn about watches from. Good video.

[@VistaAiken]

I like the date window at the 3:00 position myself. More importantly I do not like the big watch trend these days. It’s like a hockey puck on your wrist. I’m not a big guy so 42 mm is where my watch size tops out. My default watch is an older model Tissot T-Touch. It’s a functional watch that can dress up or down and is a size that fits me. Liking your videos, always informative. Keep up the good work!

[@jeikobu7958]

Really? I feel like it’s hard to find a watch that fits me as a big guy. I think big watches match big guys like me. Although I do understand that big watches may not look good on smaller people. Kind of like a small guy with a huge lifted truck

[@DiegoGarcia-qy4ls]

This is a great video. It really makes it easier joining the watch community.

[@nevillejames2200]

Very helpful thanks so much

[@garyk4017]

A couple more important terms are 'chapter ring' and 'rehaut.'

[@nemerem.A]

Foundation knowledge laid out simply. Thanks

[@ronch550]

There are many other terms that may come in handy and I sometimes use, like markers, cyclops, crown guards, the hands (I think it wasn't really mentioned here but it's very basic), buckle, micro adjustment holes, bracelet links, end links, clasp, hacking, hand winding, counter balance, etc. These things I do consider when buying watches.

[@SanthoshKumar-vk8sb]

Really nice explanations. Even I, a layman, could understand.

[@citizenk8125]

Great informative video explaining the main components & uses of a timepiece. I love, love the 'Datejust' you feature in this video... I'm a 'Datejust' owner myself & have a 2007 model number 116200 with a Mop Dial & 10 stones but I really do happen to love the sophistication & simplicity of the piece in the video, which I'm guessing is vintage & dates from the '70s or '80s? I could be wrong... The silver case/lugs set off by the gold fluted bezel & crown which house the black dial with gold hands & hour markings... And finished off with the Teddy strap from your own line of straps, It all works ever so well. What you have there is pretty much my desired next piece... I want a Datejust from the '70s 'my decade of birth' and the watch should also be on a leather strap. I have been looking at stainless steel variants on black leather straps but seeing this has really thrown a spanner In the works as it also goes against one of my long-standing pet peeves of wearing silver & gold together but this really does work quite exceptionally 👌👍

[@robertoviacava8091]

Great video Teddy!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you, Roberto! Surprised this video has been delayed to this point. A much needed topic.

[@robertoviacava8091]

@@TeddyBaldassarre you're right! Keep on with the good work!

[@ttripp69]

Love your videos! Thanks for all the info and opinions!!

[@carllafong8360]

Nice video, thanks. There's a good chance that I don't know what I am talking about with this, or perhaps I just missed it, but I was surprised you didn't mention the term "complication" when you were talking about "apertures" and "widows." I feel like I hear it all the time on youtube watch channels.

[@carllafong8360]

Thanks. I'm kind of new to this, so I wasn't 100% sure. 👍🏻 @Papa Neegs

[@Gigantor-fq4rr]

A 'complication' is anything the watch does beyond telling the time of day in hours, minutes and seconds. The most common complication is the date display (and things can get vastly more complex from there).

[@carllafong8360]

Thanks! @@Gigantor-fq4rr

[@niccolopaolodonato5634]

thank you ! hope you visit PH (philippines) soon!

[@stevenjohnsrud4655]

Thanks for the video. I would like to see 15 advanced and 15 master class terms next.

[@MrMnmn911]

Thanks Teddy. Excellent video.

[@JorgeRodriguez-ib4ox]

Great video as always!! Good information for thanks!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks for watching, Jorge.

[@tomjolly7923]

I thought it was called an exhibition caseback.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

You are correct I misspoke!

[@tomjolly7923]

@@TeddyBaldassarre You do a great job with your videos and I appreciate you taking the time to do them. I'm so excited the Browns fired Hue Jackson that I've been misspeaking all week myself!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

@@tomjolly7923 Hahaha thanks Tom. And I could not agree anymore about Hue being gone. We have a tough one this weekend against the Chiefs, let's see what happens.

[@drizztdourden5291]

@@TeddyBaldassarre no you messed up not misspoke.

[@henneburymarc]

@@drizztdourden5291 Weird thing to try calling someone out for

[@craig2100]

Great session.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you, Craig! Appreciate you tuning in.

[@Todd_Whitehouse]

Keep learnin' 'em good, Teddy!

[@wongamatshikiza1238]

AMAZING VIDEO BRO :)

[@jonw2260]

yay i'm learning.

[@carlosarocho227]

It is called an Exhibition Case Back as it Shows Off or in this case "Exhibits" the Watch movement. Great Job as always Teddy, keep up the Awesome Job you are doing. 👍

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks man! Totally misspoke there.

[@carlosarocho227]

@@TeddyBaldassarre No problem Brother- We are all human 👍

[@GillesSimonify]

What rolex model is it, at 0:41 ? Is it an older date just ?

[@rob2999]

Size. Measured from where to where? How do you measure with crown guards, or eccentric shapes.

[@SarathiTokyo]

great stuff buddy

[@n.satomoto]

excellent sharing. well done lad.

[@LuisPontes_ca]

Hey, the Watch Crystal video is private. Are you making a new video for watch crystals? I want to know more about "flame fusion" crystals. LMK.

[@jbeeyes]

that junghans lookin sharp and classy as hell

[@NorcalKarters]

Such a simplistic video, but I'm just getting into watches and found this very helpful so I sound a little less like an idiot

[@rfausey]

Nice video very informative. Do all watches have a bezel? You show diver's watches which have a definitive bezel.

[@Vidmr2407]

Great basic review! i would only add the chapter ring as they are a common feature both dial integrated or separate. But, is it considered a chapter ring if it is not detachable in a break down? not sure about that actually! Thanks Teddy; carry on!!

[@SabrinaJones822]

Great video!

[@santhoshwagle9857]

Please make a video explaining how do they classify watches as dress watch, sport watch, field watch, pilot watch, casual watch, divers watch etc... What features decide these classification? And how many different types are there??

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Great idea! I can do that!

[@RiffDevin]

Useful! Glad you expedited the correction though :)

[@LazyScoutJace]

So why do some bezels have compass headings? Doesn't make sense if I rotate my wrist and now point my watch in a different direction.

[@adistancu6545]

Very usefull video ;thank you for info !

[@DJInsight21]

The face vs dial thing is interesting. You have a clock face but a watch dial... I wonder how the differentiation came about

[@MrJamesDuffy]

I think when one insists on calling it a watch face, it should include both the dial and hands in the same manner as a clock face.

[@Damptarmac]

This was a perfect introduction! Only thing I don't understand is what "jewels" are.

[@adityavamsikrishnamandalik2678]

Great video! Looks like the link to different watch crystals is now private, could you make the video available please? :)

[@sujaydutta206]

a lug of my smart watch broke. what shoul I do? Are those reparable?

[@thodieousk5853]

Can't wait to see your line of band's, but please something for the working Man style.

[@sirbuftontufton5846]

Archie uses terms like "beezel", which I never hear anyone else say. Can you explain what a watch beezel is? He also talks about a well known Omega having a "Helsalite" crystal. No-one else uses that word. What can he be referring to? Are these terms unique to Brisbane, Australia?

[@jordansiefer7710]

6:10 what kind of watch is that ? It looks really amazing.

[@lukebirch4444]

junghanns

[@khanakhbar6311]

Great Review...Awesome

[@dvs5047]

I found this video usefull 👍

[@Tommygimbal]

Great info teddy!

[@secordman]

If an "automatic" has hand-winding (Seiko 5KX for example) does that make it a mechanical watch or an automatic watch?

[@bonnystarks]

How about a PART II where you describe all the parts of the movement ? That's would be nice

[@theoiorga]

Are those Dan Henry watches any good?

[@williamparker2922]

Great video. A bit rudimentary, but still a video that needed to be made.

[@davidcoleman2463]

Very rudimentary he left out a lot of stuff.

[@dogdogdogdogdog1906]

David Coleman It’s meant to be the things you absolutely need to know.

Thank you for the video

[@juliuswang9670]

You can make another video on explaining how does a movement work.

[@froy_boyproductions8488]

You should post links to the watches you display. Just saying I like that rose gold Rolex.

[@edgarchaverri5162]

I tried to check the watch crystals video but is not working. Great content by the way

[@hiyukelavie2396]

I think it's important to just let people use the terms that they are comfortable with If someone prefers to call the dial a face, so be it, as long as we understand what we are talking about Of course, it doesn't hurt to educate them on the commonly used terms, so that they may know what others are talking about when they read about stuff online, but there's a fine line between being helpful and being snobbish

[@R0xanneW0lf]

Well, my watch has no bezel. It’s made by Sewor, if anyone remembers the gear S, then yeah, my watch looks like that. But it’s just mechanical, I do recommend this watch tho! It’s automatic and looks drop down beautiful! It grabs A LOT of attention btw!

[@davidgant6720]

More explanation around the difference between a chronometer and a chronograph. Many people mix that up

[@flippinzippo9670]

Great video! This channel is the best for the young guys getting in to the hobby. And how about a trade for one of my handmade straps for one of yours??

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks my man! Honored to hear that. That’s the goal, make watches cool for another generation. Would love to see the straps you make!

[@siddhunkarthik]

What are those "Japanese movements" or "Swiz movements", what is the significance of these two different movements and what are the differences between them?🤔 I always see in watch descriptions before buying it. But nobody clarified it to me till now. Can you pls?

[@senaanthony]

Great video Teddy! Been looking forward to your watchstrap line.

[@jkokich]

I’m confused about chapter rings vs rehauts.

[@tniemoeller]

It might be good to mention the module, as people with only digital watch experience could feel left out without mention of one of a few terms they know.

[@mansoorwahab8934]

Teddy, how do you like that Junghans Chronograph? I wish it had a mechanical movement. Cheers,

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

It does have an automatic movement!

[@brenttaylordotus]

Most important watch terminology - Timex Weekender : D

[@AndySaenz]

I wish he would have also described what a tourbillon is and how it works. I have a vague idea of what it is, but I wanted him to put it more into the context of luxury watches.

[@yutipan4520]

Hi everyone, Sorry I have one question. What does it mean when the manual says the movement support hacking?

[@clintonmathison9578]

It means that when you pull the crown to set the time the second hand stops. So you can be more precise with the time setting.

[@Nickyhn]

thats a great fitting shirt! where did you get it from?

[@TheA2ztube]

What does jewels mean?

[@jeppep95]

will you be shipping straps to Europe?

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

I will be shipping worldwide.

[@davidcoleman2463]

Teddy . The little date window is called a cyclops . Am I right ?

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Only when the date window is magnified.

[@BezelsandCrown]

Thanks

[@jkgkjgkijk]

What is last watch, I want✋

[@burkholdst.rudderberg3574]

You pronounced INDEXES perfectly! ( INDICES is also an excepted way of spelling INDEXES. ) Don't forget, the most important part of a watch is the name on the dial!

[@JerseyRams96]

Burkhold St. Rudderberg Disagree it’s the movement and the quality.

[@burkholdst.rudderberg3574]

@@JerseyRams96 I see you are not a big fan of cynicism.