Which Purpose Do The "jewels" Have In A Watch Movement?

[FlipLockBuckle]

Hello friends,

I was just curious what exact purpose the jewels have inside the movement.

I mean it's clear what the mainspring, the rotor, the gears and everything else is, but does anyone know what the jewels are for...and why they actually have to be "jewels"?

Would be nice if someone of you could explain it to me...im intrested in both: Technological backgrounds, and what they're for in general!

Thank you very much in advance,

Regards

Danny

Edited January 31, 2007 by FlipLockBuckle

[Pugwash]

Would be nice if someone of you could explain it to me...im intrested in both: Technological backgrounds, and what they're for in general!

Friction. They don't have much.

[jamesg]

Take a quick look here...

JG

[NRG]

Hello friends,

Don't flatter yourself.

I was just curious what exact purpose the jewels have inside the movement.

No you weren't. You know exactly what they are for. And even you are capable of using Google.

I mean it's clear what the mainspring, the rotor, the gears and everything else is, but does anyone know what the jewels are for...and why they actually have to be "jewels"?

Go on enlighten us...

Would be nice if someone of you could explain it to me...im intrested in both: Technological backgrounds, and what they're for in general!

Thank you very much in advance,

Regards

Danny

Yes it would....go away.

[gargoil]

I love the friendly welcoming nature of some of the people on this forum.

[Pugwash]

I love the friendly welcoming nature of some of the people on this forum.

Have you read this guy's other posts? It is rumoured he's just posting to get people to waste their time.

[stac]

he's pushing all the wrong buttons...