There Are Pandas, and Then There Are Pandas.
And this isn't either of them! The Pandas we're talking about here, are watches, not bears. And what got me thinking about them (again) was a link posted this morning by @cm.rook who pointed a few of us to the very attractive (and not terribly priced) Yema "Rallygraph" Panda which, in it's most traditional arrangement, looks like the one on the left, but can also be had in the version on the right: The model on the left is a true Panda, while the model on the right is called a reverse Panda. The reason for that distinction is clear--Panda bears, only come in the first arrangement. Now at this point, everyone should be thinking about the most well-know Panda, The Rolex Panda, which is actually a Daytona, and among Rolex Daytonas, the most famous of which is the Paul Newman Daytona, which was famous first, because it was Paul's, and second because it sold at auction for $17.8 million (US Dollars). The story of that auction is well-known so I'll only...
Nov 8, 2019
In this discussion thread, I would like to invite fellow horology enthusiasts to share videos that add to the gleam of our obsession. There is boundless knowledge to be had, let's share what we find!
Please include a brief description with your video links. I will start with some that have resonated with me.
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In Tune With Time - Watchmaker Masahiro Kikuno :
Follows an independent watch maker on a journey to create a truly fantastic piece. Also presents great insight into the world of horology.
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How a mechanical watch works:
Video from Hamilton Watch Co. (1949), providing a top down explanation on how a mechanical watch works.
Video from Seiko for describing their mechanical movements.
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Watch repair:
There are many watch repair videos on YouTube. However, I find myself gravitating towards the Watch Repair Channel by Mark Lovick. His videos are well thought out and extremely instructive. I have learned much from this channel. The linked video lays out the components that make the subsections within a movement; the power source, train, escapement, motion work, and keyless work.