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[–] 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

What does the 17-jewel thing mean?

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  • [–] 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Mechanical watches use tiny jewels for the bearings for moving parts. For a time-only watch, 17 jewels means that every moving part has jewel bearings.

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