Understanding Essential Watch Movements: Grand Seiko, Bulova, TAG Heuer V4, FC Monolithic & More

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In today's episode of our monthly #watchtalk show I'm joined once again by former aerospace engineer turned watch entrepreneur Marc Frankel of Long Island Watch to get his expert insight into watch movements. In this video we discuss the fundamental movements used in different types of watches from a variety of watch brands, how they work, what's so cool about them, what we love and loathe, their evolution over the last hundred years, and much more. From Grand Seiko, Jaeger-LeCoultre, and Accutron, to Hamilton, Tag Heuer, Swatch and more, we explore many firsts in the watch world, and how many of these brands have evolved when it comes to what makes their timepieces tick. We also take a first look at the revolutionary new Monolithic Slimline from Frederique Constant and share our thoughts on this watch. Join us for a fun and laidback discussion as we geek out on some of the coolest movements that power the watches we are so passionate about.
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@skyblue314 Жыл бұрын

I just love being the fly on the wall when these two get together and start talking watches. Let's have more of these collaborations, please!!

@nicholashahn3476 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@djokerbrfan Жыл бұрын

Two classy guys, amazing collaboration.

@navelriver Жыл бұрын

I gave a thumbs up to be a suck-uppy guy!

@RidaHallal Жыл бұрын

pure class

@tututuyana8300 Жыл бұрын

@@RidaHallal simao502..ramalho.imarat and the best way of your Tuyanah Indonesia is a mir and

@ExpeditedProductions Жыл бұрын

TGV, I don’t think it has ever taken me this long to comment on one of your videos. I actually had to watch this multiple times. Marc’s knowledge of not only the movements and who developed them but how they work is encyclopedic. Your knowledge of the history behind them is just as impressive. I have nothing other to say but THANK YOU. To both of you. Keep doing what you are doing. Supremely well done, my friends. Onward and upward! Be well!

@alexm2113 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to both of you for yet another amazing collaboration! It's always genuinely interesting to hear both of your perspectives. I love putting these longer videos on and listening/watching while I work. Many thanks TGV!

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

Thank you as always Alex, we could not do it without the support. Have a great rest of the week! O&U! Best regards, TGV

@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 Жыл бұрын

I am becoming a huge fan of two off the shelf movements, the Miyota 9015, which is thinner than Sellita or ETA equivalents and the SW 330-2 GMT, which has a larger power reserve and is pretty thin too. Very underrated!

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

I totally get that, there's something reassuring knowing they are easy and affordable to fix or maintain, such troopers too. Great to hear others appreciate it too. Best regards, TGV

@theoneandonly7213 Жыл бұрын

This video is a watch making database for future generations to keep our hobby alive. Very entertained, knowledgeble and fun! Onwards and upwards!

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌🙌 Love that outlook, you are awesome, thank you! Best regards, TGV

@roderickpullen4102 Жыл бұрын

Upfront and honest. Not pretentious. That's why I watch and appreciate your opinions.

@satya.anandakrishnan Жыл бұрын

Love your work TGV and Mark! Maybe in vol 2 we could have a discussion on radio controlled and thermal watches? Love to see appreciation for the Citizen group as well!

@theepicridecom Жыл бұрын

I love these episodes. Marc, with his engineering background and ability to break it down for the viewer is awesome! And of course, TGV with your Random Access Memory of watches makes these videos educational and fun! Cheers guys.

@Alex-px2mb Жыл бұрын

14:58 OMG I remember the Sunwatch advertisements as a kid and I just wanted one like the sun wouldn't shine tomorrow unless I got one - seriously! It's great to hear the two of you talk the background like this because it brings out so many memories!

@TechPanzer Жыл бұрын

I was thinking to myself yesterday: "When is TGV's monthly video with Marc coming? I want another one." The law of attraction sometimes works wonders haha

@HandlewithcareVibes Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the fact that you show a Squale Sub in your intro, which happens to be my first automatic watch!

@MastinoNapoletano420 Жыл бұрын

My Spring Drive is so smooth and it never loses time. Love my GS, looking to get another one soon. Thanks for sharing!

@henkvandebeek7921 Жыл бұрын

This is what KZfaq was invested for! Love your collaborations and this was informative and extremely interesting without getting too complex at any point

@jodysilvia2 Жыл бұрын

The information the two of you bring to this community is greatly appreciated .

@brianbeach9472 Жыл бұрын

Sweet!!! I wait for these all month! Thank you so much Mark and Tristano for another awesome collaboration episode. Great topic as well. Long time watcher of both of your shows.

@res00xua Жыл бұрын

Nice seeing you guys together and running to all of the types of watches that I own. Including manual wind, lever set, bumper, space view that was my Uncle’s, quartz, solar quartz and with radio reference. Still want a spring drive!

@ElTemible1810 Жыл бұрын

I love it when Marc and TVG get together to talk watches.

@mattshaffer5935 Жыл бұрын

This could have been three times as long. Love you guys!

@tods.9947 Жыл бұрын

As an engineer, I love these collaborations! One other movement type is from HYT I believe. It’s a fluid and bellows based design that is totally unique.

@millersx9 Жыл бұрын

Just ❤ these videos with TGV and Marc! So very happy when the are released. Thank you both! 👍 Keep it up! Still waiting for the episode comparing the Japanese watch brands…. 🤞🤞

@fritz3249 Жыл бұрын

Now I want a "Our five favourite MVMT watches" video. Next year on april's fools day? :) Great video, thanks TGV!

@seanzealony9499 Жыл бұрын

After 50yrs of liking & using watches, this is the 1st time I’ve actually found out how quartz watches work. I’ve had an eco-drive for 8yrs now and it’s never missed a beat in that time. Technology is superb when you hear it explained. I still love winding up my posh watch but for simplicity eco drive is superb. You two guys are great and I listen with great interest. Shame I never did the same at school.

@bbwt9991 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! In your early discussion you talked about the pendulum clock....reminds me of the great Edgar Allan Poe, The Pit and the Pendulum!

@xavshelby967 Жыл бұрын

The return of the dynamic duo, Marc & TGV! Always a blast. Thks guys!

@c.w.9615 Жыл бұрын

Mark's last line was priceless. Kinda like a east coast version of a southern gentleman. Brilliant editing. Also, I was getting a Beavis & Butthead vibe from them. Besides the entertainment, this video was incredibly informative. Every person new to watches should see this.

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌 Mission accomplished. Thank you so much. Best regards, TGV

@Grannn Жыл бұрын

I have to say Tristano, you should have your brother Marc on the show more often. He is really good at explaining things. Toodle Pip! O&U!

@mindfulawareness1 10 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this relaxed, unscripted format. Two mates chatting about watches. The only thing missing was TGV making a couple of cappuccinos for the coffee table using a gaggia classic, served with some cantucci.

@oleksandrtkach115 Жыл бұрын

I always wait for these kind of videos! Thank you, TGV! Another great one!

@gotsouced4943 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you and Mark are putting out videos. There my favorite watch videos. One of the only long length watch videos I stuck with till the end.

@amankozha9778 Жыл бұрын

I feel very peaceful and relaxed during these conversation pieces!!! Thanks, Lots, Sir TGV!

@4RedMaxx Жыл бұрын

Man, you guys should be getting commissions on watches that you guys talk about and WE go out and buy because of the video. I had to go out and get the Seiko SBDL091 Speedtimer after seeing Mark lust over not being able to get it in store. Thanks for talking about it!

@mattys1467 Жыл бұрын

Genuinely learnt from listening to the two of you. The level of innovation starting to emerge is incredible. Thanks for your collaborations

@ThatEm Жыл бұрын

These episodes get funnier and better informative every time. Grazie TGV e Marc! :)

@gary2632 Жыл бұрын

Immensely informative. Many thanks to you both. Onward and upward.

@flemmingsorensen5470 Жыл бұрын

Finally had time to watch this - Fantastic video! You are great each on your own, but combined you create pure magic. Please, do never stop working together, what you two do, is what the watct community really needs.

@dimitriostsiganis Жыл бұрын

Very informative and entertaining the same time! It's great to hear a fellow engineer talk about the physics of watchmaking.

@tobielouw138 Жыл бұрын

I Know you guys heard it a lot,😀 just so enjoyable to watch never get tired of watching thank you appreciate, be blessed

@1313thesurgen Жыл бұрын

Y'all are great and even better together... Wonderful stuff gents. Thank you

@jeremycorrao Жыл бұрын

Love this!! Another great conversation!! Cheers!

@NICAsworld Жыл бұрын

Marc is just a fountain of knowledge, fascinating! Thank you for another great episode!

@joseph_b319 Жыл бұрын

Mark is the coolest guy who wears 2 watches and knows a ton about watches and shows up in a Sriracha shirt, you know it is gonna be a good time.

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👏👏👏 well said, thank you. Best regards, TGV

@tomroeder7348 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent collab, always a treat.

@pacovl46 Жыл бұрын

You forgot the Grand Seiko constant force tourbillon movement! It's even more precise than Spring Drive, but fully automatic. The prototype movement is such a beauty in black, bronze and blued hues! They say it's +1 second a day, but they also said Spring Drive is +2 Seconds a day when it's really 4 seconds a month. So the constant force movement might be really 2 seconds a month fast.

@diydad7704 Жыл бұрын

"I have it over there." Gets up and starts searching. The running gag of the video. 😅 But very informative! Thanks guys. 👍

@TheShane209 Жыл бұрын

My favorite part of every month is out! Can’t wait to watch this!!!

@andywilson3761 Жыл бұрын

Smashing it lads! Great camaraderie and very informative. Hugo would be jealous 🦖

@Sebastian85 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Another great episode! Thank you!

@edhammond6911 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, Seiko Spring Drive , SEIKO IS KING !!! Thanks Gentlemen.

@craiglibby1224 Жыл бұрын

Great chronological overview of the various movement innovations!

@davidjsutherland Жыл бұрын

I was having a rough day. I am soooooo looking forward to this!

@cliffmoores8455 Жыл бұрын

The look on TGV's face while Marc is literally turning into a electro-silicon Accuspring movement. Priceless.

@TheFROG338 Жыл бұрын

thank you guys for taking time out of your busy lifes for these greay informative, funny and brillient vids, ;-)

@WatchMatt Жыл бұрын

Zenith did something similar with their Defy series to what FC did that you showed in your video. Nice breakdown of the movements by the way, Marc is great at explaining.

@dalerichardson8842 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video as always and stunning amount of knowledge and detail 😃

@Ethan777-x3f Жыл бұрын

That was awesome I sure did learn a lot about watches thank you guys!!

@Javi_C Жыл бұрын

Favorite duo back again!

@Lamattack Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video! Grazie, Signori!

@michaelriera6277 Жыл бұрын

Happy Friday! Such a fun episode.

@77cjam Жыл бұрын

Great run through of watch movements. Great entertainment whilst learning. 👍

@ricardochaveste7367 Жыл бұрын

I definitely want to see more is very inspiring and interesting and cool,I resent saw an Accutron Spaceview, I'm getting one for the collection, very impressive piece...thank you both of you, for making this exciting video. I'm ready for the next episode,,Greetings from St George Utah 👋..until next time ✌ ☮...

@f1jr724 Жыл бұрын

Love this stuff guys... many thanks.

@richardpetrie3163 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic show talking about all aspects on watch movement's this really Blow's my mind 👏👏👏👏

@jmand63 Жыл бұрын

Always a great pleasure to watch both of you. You both are wearing great Polo-Shirts and T-Shirts, though Marc's one is in top popularity where I live (South East Asia 🤣). Thank you to both of You and all the best. Warmest regards.

@todddewell6314 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and entertaining.

@Ishabu7 Жыл бұрын

Thank you TGV for such a great conversation with Mark! I found this video very interesting and informative! I learned many new facts and information! Stay healthy and well as always! (Nicholas L) 🦖🦖🦖❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Nicolas, glad to hear it. I hope this finds you safe and well too! Best regards, TGV

@trueKorvus Жыл бұрын

Neat video, always happy to learn something. Also, nice little RLM nod. ;)

@differentxminds9907 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING video! I wouldn't mind seeing another episode related to movements. It'd be particularly interesting to learn about ETA and the different movements that emerged from those designs and seeing you and Marc riff on the different movements out there. I was reading how Sternglas is now developing their "Swiss-Made" watches with Sellita movements now instead of Fossil's STP movements. I believe both are based on ETA, but I love that there are idiosyncratic differences between all of these movements, but they share a common ancestry. Love the vid. Hope you all are well!

@brianmsahin Жыл бұрын

Excellent video gents, very informative. The information about these movements make watch collecting even more interesting. You mentioned the Pulsar LCD, a Hamilton company at that time. Pulsar, now owned by Seiko since 1978 is a criminally ignored brand by many watch reviewers! They make great affordable Chronographs including one I bought a, couple of weeks ago, the PZ 5115X a solar quartz excellent quality, great motor sports themed dial and around $250 if you can find one, this particular one seems only available in 2 countries, Turkey, where I am and Australia. Have to admit, until I got this watch Pulsar was very much under my radar too.

@Tom_H327 Жыл бұрын

Another great collaboration. 👍👌

@CAVEDATA Жыл бұрын

Youre channel is peaceful. Thanks.

@balesjo Жыл бұрын

I always look forward to the episodes with Mark. You two have a great chemistry together that males for really enjoyable videos (as well as informative). Regarding the history of the automatic movement, our "trusted" friend Wikipedia had this to say. "The earliest credible evidence for a successful design is the watch made by the Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet, who lived in Le Locle. In late 1776 or early 1777, he invented a self-winding mechanism for pocket watches using an oscillating weight inside the watch that moved up and down." Prior to Perellet, there were several watchmakers that claimed to have created a self-winding movement, but there is no credible evidence to back up their claims. Early automatic movements were used for pocket watches. Automatic wrist watches came post World War I. According to Wikipedia, "'Bumper' watches were the first commercially successful automatic watches." John Harwood patented the bumper movement in 1923. The bumper movement watches were first produced with the help of Swiss watch manufacturer FORTIS and went on sale in 1928. Glycine released their first automatic watches (an improvement on the bumper movement), which became the world's first widely-produced automatic watches." Not to be outdone, Rolex states on their website, "In 1931, Rolex invented and patented the world's first self-winding mechanism with a Perpetual rotor" which was used in the Oyster Perpetual. (Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_watch ; www.rolex.com/en-us/about-rolex-watches/1926-1945.html )

@VicharB Жыл бұрын

Nice, calm talk and discussion on watches which I am into, a bit. :)

@lliameasterbrook6634 Жыл бұрын

Loved it - thanks, gents!

@JBFire97 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned nuclear. Atomic clocks. Great to see you both back together for another entertaining and informative video.

@GinkgoJoe Жыл бұрын

Too fun, bravo guys! 👍

@statlerwaldorf7130 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, very interesting cheers

@johnravioli6660 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for this one !!!

@74haydo Жыл бұрын

Fascinating content gents, thank you.

@lloydkerr Жыл бұрын

Very cool video! I'd love to see a similar video explaining the difference of mechanical complications in movements. Like perpetual calendar, or column wheel/vertical chronographs, maybe even what's the difference or benefit of silicon parts like escapements.

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

LOVE that idea. Thank you Lloyd, I will certainly note that down, I have an idea that might work very well with that. Best regards, TGV

@lloydkerr Жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry Yes sorry for the bad grammar I was in the car when I wrote it. I meant like Cam actuated vs column wheel, horizontal/vertical clutch chronographs

@lonewolfemcquade8133 Жыл бұрын

The vintage Accutron is so dam kool. Great video once again 👏 brotha

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my friend, crazy to think how cool it still looks. Best regards, TGV

@rorrt Жыл бұрын

At the 12:16 mark, blood started to come out my ears. Probably nothing to worry about. Great video, uber informative.

@2HatHudders Жыл бұрын

Always love these videos, I have 2 requests (two I know right). Love to know which books you have for watch history, these seem like a fascinating read - especially the Seiko and Rolex. 2nd - you guys should do a video on the quartz crisis (love to know the history)

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, check out my top 10 watch books video, its old but most of them I still use are in there. I hope that helps. Best regards, TGV P.s. the Seiko one will be in my next vid, I will be sure to show the cover, you can find it via ebay from Japan

@2HatHudders Жыл бұрын

@@theurbangentry your a star, thanks, I will check this out 🙂 and will keep an eye out on the next video

@es.design Жыл бұрын

After years, jeez decades, in the hobby you guys still manage to teach me so much. Very entertaining! I would be interested to hear your opinions on what the ultimate apocalypse watch would be? Of all the movements out there, which would be the last one standing without service or access to parts?

@afghanyeti Жыл бұрын

At work listening, you going engineer geek, and the look on his face......blew ice tea all over my work bench. Thanks for the laugh 😂

@ricksousa3932 Жыл бұрын

And another great one guy's.

@gmshadowtraders Жыл бұрын

My favorite chilli sauce!

@georgeinusa122 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Thanks

@bluesriderDF Жыл бұрын

That was amazing!

@rickzamora1 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thank you.

@0dyss3us51 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this! Learned a lot! I would love to see yiu guys cover the Defy Labs movements from Zenith, as far as I unferstand it it is super accurate and an innovation very different from spring movements.

@bubbabrannan5915 Жыл бұрын

Bravissimo Great vid gentlemen 🥃🥃🥃

@TerminusVox Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys!

@Hialeah1925 5 ай бұрын

Just about the only think that money can buy you is freedom. Provided you earned it honestly.

@theurbangentry 5 ай бұрын

Best and most profound comment so far, thank you. My hero Marcus Aurelius would be proud. Best regards, TGV

@moonwalk68 Жыл бұрын

As always, awesomme video. Nice to see some love for Srirachasauce as well🌶️

@steveb5349 Жыл бұрын

You guys were discussing the first full rotor automatic movement. Take a look at the Felsa Bidynator movement. I think it was the first to wind in both directions of the rotor.

@TomasWatchReviews Жыл бұрын

wonderful, very interesting

@AnhLe-di7si Жыл бұрын

Love Marc's t-shirt!

@ArniesTech Жыл бұрын

Discussing watch movements or MVMT watches. Two totally different outcomes 😎😁 After years of being an automatic only Guy I recently discovered the astonishing technology of Citizen Eco Drive and CASIO's and SEIKO's solar watches 💪🙏

@4evalost948 Жыл бұрын

🎶The boys are back in town🎶 wow the wealth on knowledge that Mark has is impeccable I don't think any watch youtuber has the knowledge that Mark has to his degree not even close. i always enjoy these type of videos on watches it's so fascinating it really does make you appreciate the art of watch making on top all that makes you want to born a hole in your pocket and get more watches.

@theurbangentry Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you there! I always learn something when I am around Marc. Thank you, Best regards, TGV