How does the mechanical movement work?

[mascot]

Hiya! Is there any website where a newbie can learn "exacly" how a mechanical/automatic watch is working? I know that a spring i tightened up then what??? i want details

thank you!

[Paulie]

Here ya go, a video from 1949 from the Hamilton watch company: http://www.archive.org/details/HowaWatc1949

And there is also what makes a fine watch fine in 1947: http://www.archive.org/details/WhatMake1947

[mascot]

Originally Posted by Paulie

Here ya go, a video from 1949 from the Hamilton watch company: http://www.archive.org/details/HowaWatc1949

And there is also what makes a fine watch fine in 1947: http://www.archive.org/details/WhatMake1947

Thank you so much! Now I finally know at real an can appriciate the beauty of a timepiece even more

[RolexPete]

Wow! That was a great way to spend 20 minutes. I really enjoyed watching that...Thanks!

[vitix]

i will get a look

[bub_lee]

Thanks! I suddenly feel compelled to go and buy another watch.

[VaDave]

Thanks for the links to the great movies!
Wish Rolex would go for this type of advertising - wouldn't it be great to see how they make our wonderful machines.......
Amazingly impressive.