Any fellow Horologists out there?

zippyt · 07-10-2004, 10:42 PM

But Bruce , jewel on jewel would scratch the jewels , where jewel on hardened steel would whear properly ?? Just curiouse ???

Razorfish · 07-11-2004, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zippyt

But Bruce , jewel on jewel would scratch the jewels , where jewel on hardened steel would whear properly ?? Just curiouse ???

I have seen jewel on jewel used before but its rare (does not fit in with common movement designs). The jewels are beveled to a round shape to reduce contact and lubricated with a very small amount of specially made oil. The jewels (mostly rubies or quartz) greatly increase the life of the internal parts of the watch.

07-10-2004, 10:42 PM	#1
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	But Bruce , jewel on jewel would scratch the jewels , where jewel on hardened steel would whear properly ?? Just curiouse ??? __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner Last edited by zippyt; 07-10-2004 at 10:44 PM. Reason: my spell'n sucks !!!

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