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Types of Mechanical Watches & Watch Features for Collectors

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Explore the diverse world of mechanical watches and their unique features in this 27-minute video. Discover various types of timepieces, from sports watches and luxury models to office and professional watches. Learn about complex mechanisms like chronographs, military field watches, regulators, rattrapantes, and remontoir d'egalité. Delve into the intricacies of perpetual calendars, rock drop pumps, constant force mechanisms, and world time complications. Gain insights into the range of collectible watches, from affordable Christopher Ward models to high-end Laurent Ferrier creations, and understand what makes each piece special in the realm of horology.

Syllabus

Introduction
Sports Watches
Luxury Sports Watches
Office Watches
Professional Watches
Perpetual Calendars
Rock Drop Pumps
Constant Force
World Time

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