Watch Beat Rate Comparison 18,000, 21,600, 25,200, 28,800, 36,000, & Spring Drive (120 FPS)

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I think we all remember our first mechanical watch and marveling at the smooth sweep of the seconds hand. But how much do we really know about how that sweep takes place? In this video, we'll do a deep dive into beat rate or frequency, the source of the sweep, explaining the pros and cons of faster and slower beat rates while also exploring what's going on mechanically behind the dial. To illustrate the point, we will compare slow motion, 120 frames-per-second shots of watches representing the most common beat rates out there on the market as well as Grand Seiko's Spring Drive.
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0:00 - Intro and Overview
1:15 - Watch Beat Rate/Frequency Explained
4:46 - Pros and Cons of Faster & Slower Frequencies
7:05 - Overview of Featured Watches
8:07 - 18,000 VPH
9:47 - 21,600 VPH
10:36 - 25,200 VPH
11:59 - 28,800 VPH
12:36 - 36,000 VPH
13:21 - Grand Seiko Spring Drive
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@NWA_1919 3 жыл бұрын

Spring drive is on another level. One of the biggest innovations in watchmaking. Hats off to Seiko.

@geno816 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a snowflake. It was so light in my hands. And it looked beautiful. Had to have it.

@apoorvsaxena3886 2 жыл бұрын

It's too costly for the general public

@bmxriderforlife1234 2 жыл бұрын

I literally might sell my gold day date for a titanium spring drive watch. And then have to get a new gold tone watch that's worth handing down.

@Bear18533 2 жыл бұрын

@@apoorvsaxena3886 it’s not made for the general public. 🤦🤦

@apoorvsaxena3886 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bear18533 but they should,even we like spring drive watches

@dannymartial7997 Жыл бұрын

Spring Drive is in a league of it's own. It's perfectly smooth. The most perfect representation of the continuous flow of time.

@marioluigi9599 9 ай бұрын

What's in a league of its own is Grand Seiko's High Beat 36000 with 80 hours power reserve. That's much more advanced technology than the old spring drive. They had to reinvent the escapement to even make something like that work. The spring drive is more faithful to how time flows in reality. However, the High Beat discretely measures out each fraction of a second individually. The spring drive just ensures a generally accurate sweep across a second, kept precise by quartz vibrations. So the high beat has a tighter focus on moments of time and with that power reserve, it blows everyone else out the water. I just wish it had a small extra dial to show each tenth of a second being measured out clearly.

@GS_Superman 3 жыл бұрын

The best video made so far re: beat rates on KZfaq, especially for non-watch makers. This highlights how great of an innovation the co-axial movement by George Daniel was to reduce the friction. I think one other item to note is the new 9SA5 movement from Grand Seiko that has a hi-beat 36K vph with 80 hours power reserve, more specifically the dual impulse escapement that supposedly reduce friction rates materially with the direct and indirect interaction, lessening service intervals. Not sure how this will perform long-term but if it does as advertised, I think it's up there with the co-axial as far as innovation...I guess only time will tell (pun intended).

@kresls 3 жыл бұрын

My King Seiko 45-7001 from 1972 with 36000 bph is just so smooth and satisfying to look at.

@jimt7292 3 жыл бұрын

that's impressive!

@Andrew.W75 3 жыл бұрын

Not as impressive as my 4502-7000 from 1968! Only joking they're both great!

@josco93 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Just wanted to offer up a quick tip: Hz is always pronounced “Hertz”, whether it’s one Hertz, 3.5 Hertz, or 100,000 Hertz. There isn’t a “singular” version cause it’s actually the name of a scientist. But keep up the good work! Love the channel.

@halfsourlizard9319 Жыл бұрын

Literally this. Hertz was someone's name (Heinrich's, to be precise.) ... there is no 'hert'.

@luism6213 3 жыл бұрын

Teddy Bulbasaur keeping his game sharp, hitting us with that razor leaf 🍃 👍💯

@TeddyBaldassarre 3 жыл бұрын

Have been getting Pokémon jokes my entire life haha

@nintendokings 3 жыл бұрын

Teddy Bulbasaur smokes that leaf to get the HIGHEST of beat rates

@TheRausing1 3 жыл бұрын

@@nintendokings bruh 😂

@vgcamara 3 жыл бұрын

Makes an awesome video about the mechanics of watch movements, comments to make a pokemon joke about his surname 🤷‍♂️

@Andrew.W75 3 жыл бұрын

@The Once and Future King! Bendydick Cabbagepatch is better

@KabobHope 3 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing video and one I will come back to again and again, Teddy, and one I imagine others will refer to for years to come explaining the various beatrates that give us that smooth (or not-so-smooth) sweep we love in mechanicals. It's great how you break it down so anyone can understand and the macros and sped up vids are an achievement. Thank you.

@americoordaz6339 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely loving these types of videos. As a somebody who’s still relatively new to watch collecting, these videos are very informative and help in choosing a new watch. There’s just so many specs within a watch that even newer people to this hobby have no idea what they mean and it’s just so helpful having them broken down in supérate videos dedicated to the subject

@adams733 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Thanks for taking the time to create this! Love the video comparison side by side shots

@andresfelipefrancomunoz9210 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy! I've always had the doubd about beat rate and the importance of it, really well explained!

@jodysilvia2 3 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining beat rate Teddy.

@MrFloRolf 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Teddy! Amazing to see all the different beat rates side by side to be able to actually make out the difference.

@teacherhelp1374 3 жыл бұрын

Your knowledge and videography keep getting more and more impressive. Keep up the great work.

@Ryan-cv9me 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of the technical videos! Don’t mind the length either, as I always watch these all the way through. Thanks for the great content!

@aclambert8581 3 жыл бұрын

The one we've been waiting for. 💯 Thanks Teddy. 🙏

@tonyboros712 3 жыл бұрын

Top notch video Teddy! Thank you.

@andrewhaynes2448 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the best videos you've done so far Teddy. Thank you

@TheOakleyGuy15 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome topic, production, and visuals as always. Good work sir 👌🏼

@larryfishkind5387 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy Your channel has taken me from a complete newbie on watches to someone experienced I can’t thank you enough I love your channel I love watches and I’ve learned so much from you thank you

@andreaiacolina 3 жыл бұрын

This is why yours has been the first watch channel I started to follow years ago and it's still my favorite. Teddy #1!

@AirplanesLuxury 3 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@ncavis 3 жыл бұрын

Teddy, Jodi, Jory, and TGV are responsible for my collection. That…and my Apple Watch broke a few years ago.

@HeathFrancis 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant content!! I'm 12 months into my watch collecting journey. But this is the content every enthusiast needs

@txng 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video as always! Thanks Teddy!

@ncavis 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Ted. My favorite second sweep comes from Bulova’s accutron or precisionist movements, much like the spring drive, they are very smooth.

@KabobHope 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. I was scrolling through looking for a shout-out to this movement. Bulova Precisionists are a marvel. I'm waiting for Citizen to do amazing things with it. I know with the current battery and solar cell technology the Eco-Precisionist isn't a possibility, but one can dream, right? Most of the Precisionists seem to be in larger size watches and I wonder if that is attributable to the larger battery needed for that higher beat. The design language of most of the Precisionist line is something polarizing as well. I've briefly owned a couple and the second sweep is mesmerizing.

@siongheeleong8078 3 жыл бұрын

While I know the various beat rates, how they come about, and the pros and cons, this is good informative content that helps for me to share to those who want to know about watches and their workings. Well done, Terry. Your videos are good reference material for sharing with those new to watches. Keep it coming.

@shinji6999 Жыл бұрын

Man your videos are so helpful!! Thank you so much for all the videos up there please keep them coming 🙏

@123mgarten 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Teddy. My passion for watches has grown in direct proportion to viewing your videos!

@Holy6601 3 жыл бұрын

Your info videos are always insightful, i probably learn all my horology related knowledge from your channel.

@kamminsan 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff and well explained for simple layman like me. My horology knowledge has improved because of channels like yours. Well done and thank you.

@kevinruffner5575 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! A great presentation and I feel much more informed. I have been into watches for about 5 years and when I see VPH I always tell myself I’ll learn about it another time. Now I have a general understanding, thanks man.

@thp94001 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy. This is a wealth of knowledge. Great video. Happy Easter.

@TeddyBaldassarre 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter to you!

@MrKkramme 7 ай бұрын

Another very excellent posting. Thanks!🙏 ❤

@ketzaqual 3 жыл бұрын

Great content Teddy.

@tristandauod 3 жыл бұрын

Great list. Interesting information and well-presented, as always!

@tanorr1 Жыл бұрын

Teddy has super informative videos about watches. This is another. I've been interested in watches since I was a kid, and I always learn from his videos.🙂

@williamhill7312 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, love the content oriented videos you produce, Great!

@fnherzog 3 жыл бұрын

Love the intro! Lovely animations!

@alipalocilesta Жыл бұрын

One of your best vids, very educational, greetings from Italy !

@daytonarol3x Жыл бұрын

Great video I need to watch this a few times, but you explain this very well

@daniellondon6310 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I like when you do videos like this one or the one about the different automatic movement companies.

@RoyalH3iR 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! You should review the new Frederique Constant 40HZ (288,000 vph) watch! Crazy technology!

@ELMS 3 жыл бұрын

I always hit the thumbs up on your videos (even if I don’t agree) because you put in so much effort and great research. It’s always nice to see a new Teddy video.

@RP-wn6pv 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. Thx Teddy !

@comeonman7423 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy your absolutely smashing it my friend, really wanted to know this. 🙌🏽

@NeilNatic 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Definitely didn't understand this previously!

@joseperez6613 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Teddy. Here's one for the algorithm!

@briangamson324 3 жыл бұрын

This is some really interesting content.. Keep up the awesome videos Teddy!!

@AliasEveWatches 3 жыл бұрын

I have the King Seiko 4502 which has a 36000 beat rate and is so satisfying to look at. I was told though that the KS 56-series is more desired because of the 28800 vph because it would last longer (less wear and tear). Because of that, I was careful to use my KS 4502 only on special occasions to minimize the wear and tear. Overall, great well-presented explanation video!

@clifffordmendes9367 2 жыл бұрын

Teddy great video, joy to watch it.

@gm2353 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video happy Easter Teddy

@michaelsmodelrailroading7665 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this VERY informative video. As you mentioned, the smooth sweep of the second hand is a definite attraction of a mechanical watch, and is what drew me back to mechanical watches, as opposed to the jerk of a quartz watch's second hand.

@MrBossmanboss 3 жыл бұрын

This video was very informative and I enjoy your camera work. The zoom clips are very nice quality. Thank you for dressing smart and looking the real deal when explaining all this. I think you have found a nice niche on KZfaq for your content. I love automatic movements but I think it would be nice to see other movement options that are affordable = £1k or less. Also I am looking forward to finding out who is the winner of your previous competition. 🤞🤞

@shaheenevans 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Teddy - appreciate the deep dive into bph !

@frankalicea5877 3 жыл бұрын

Very good well made video. Very informative. Thanks a lot. Keep up the great job.

@stefanehmann1854 3 жыл бұрын

Very good and detailed explanation. And just an hour ago I read news about a brandnew 40 HZ caliber from Fréderique Constant. Amazing invention.

@5185peguy 3 жыл бұрын

What a good subject to explore. Thank you Teddy.

@MrJamesDuffy 3 жыл бұрын

Good overview but don't forget the 5 Hz movements in the vintage Seiko Lord Marvel and Citizen Leopard line!

@acexl 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video!!! love the breakdown on of the concept + the beautiful footage A+ the gear diagrams at the start were nice too but the connection animation between the different gears could use some work to make it more visually transparent. small nitpick.

@etebol 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the well produced videos.

@marcgirard7551 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool technical video here, Teddy! I'd love to get a high beat Grand Seiko and/or a Spring drive some day.

@Win5ton67 6 ай бұрын

Masterful! Thank you.

@tacodias 5 ай бұрын

I know this is a 2 year video, but thank you Teddy! In one video you show us a family heirloom, watches that your company doesn’t sell and still manage to educate us! 👏 👏 👏

@1018Frankie 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative video, keep the good work my friend!

@denisdaly1708 3 жыл бұрын

Great beat to the video today. Thanks.

@ognyannikolov4752 5 ай бұрын

Great video, Teddy!

@DrNeat 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video Teddy. Love the content.

@papricep6248 3 жыл бұрын

Love the technical content!

@MrSasa23 Жыл бұрын

Great video Lets try please with more videos like this I mean educational😊 Btw loving the channel and knowledge Teddy is sharing

@justinyancey9571 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Laying it all out in a easy to understand way is awesome. Also want to contribute to the algorithm

@perudolux 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation

@sumanthachark 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video Teddy!!

@graemedicks6938 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video, learned a lot! 👌

@stevecross1725 3 жыл бұрын

Great 👍 video, very informative. It shows you put alot of work into your content..excellent!

@SoftCrunch917 3 жыл бұрын

First video seen on this aspect, thanks!

@deansusec8745 3 жыл бұрын

Great production value, bro!

@Abdullah1999H 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy for this value information.

@KirksDrumRoom 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! Thanks for the explanations.

@keendeesjarlais3636 3 жыл бұрын

on point details- great vid... altho im an atomic , solar quartz guy and don't have time to keep checking my watch to see if its stopped or inaccurate... I am blown away of what goes into those mechanicals

@brianmsahin 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great information and explanation. There is no doubt that the Spring Drive is the ultimate technology in mechanical watches due to it's integration with high technology without sacrificing the tradition of mechanical movement.

@hiei94 7 ай бұрын

Hi Teddy, thanks for the video full of explanations! Would be great if you could make a video with your best picks by price range for the 4HZ watches! I can't find any online shops where we can sort by frequency unfortunately! Cheers.

@TheKocton 3 жыл бұрын

Man excellent video, I can imagine the time it take to record and match the second hand in all the watches!

@dzenanbeslic8241 3 жыл бұрын

Great content yet again, keep it uo Teddy! Man, I can’t stop looking at GS sweeping second hand. Teddy, I have a question, what do you think about GS SBGA299? Also a spring drive movement but with stainless steel (not a Titanium), bracelet with screws, and with lume?

@johnsonedc1818 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into watch collecting and love your technical videos like this. I just purchased my first watch from your store(Khaki Auto Day Date), but I was wondering about other reputable online dealers for watches that you are not an authorized dealer of(Seiko, Longines, etc). Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@theonlyredspecial 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter ted thanks for this 🤘🏻

@TeddyBaldassarre 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Easter! Thanks for watching

@arshag14 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as always Teddy!!

@skchoyee 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Teddy, very educational.

@juniorjohnson5961 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation 👍

@panagiotisathanasopoulos 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. Good job

@johnmcdonagh1607 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy, nice explanation 👍.

@jimt7292 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teddy!

@edgeyt1 3 жыл бұрын

A modern watch maker using 18,000vph is Roger Smith (George Daniel's apprentice), with a single wheel coaxial escapement - I think he said he's managed to decrease service intervals to every 15 years.

@alphacause 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Teddy for this deep dive into the mechanism behind mechanical watches and for providing a clear explanation for what these numbers that are associated with this mechanism means. You are the Bill Nye the Science Guy of Horology 😉, making topics related to the science of watch making accessible to the masses. With the increasing digitization of all things, when people have a better understanding of the craftsmanship and ingenuity that goes into analog technology, it illuminates their value to a population that would otherwise be dismissive of such technology as antiquated.

@MegaLucifer1981 3 жыл бұрын

Great Work Teddy. Didn't know about the co-axial movement (seen it on OMEGA dials). Greetings from beautiful Greece. Theodore

@michaelfierman3256 3 жыл бұрын

Flexing you guys videography skills 💪🏻 great episode

@GarrySibbald 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and perfect timing (excuse the pun), as my curiosity into Omega's use of the Coaxial led me to research the history of the development of the co-axial movement initially by George Daniels and more recently by Roger W Smith who advocates around 18000 bpm being the best combination of accuracy and reliability. It's made me look at watches and BPM in a whole different light and got me wondering how much do service intervals vary between brands, why they are the length they are, are they more frequent with high beat rate watches and are service interval lengths even given much consideration by buyers or is a high beat rate going to be more important to the manufacturer in sales numbers? The topic would make a great video Teddy, any thoughts?