What Is a Watch Jewel and Why Does It Have Rubies?
Author: Funny Items
Release time: 2026-08-19 23:55:50
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The Sparkle Inside
Watch jewels are tiny synthetic rubies or sapphires used as bearings in mechanical watches.
Why Rubies?
- Hardness 9 on Mohs scale resists wear
- Smooth surface low friction for gear pivots
- Non-magnetic does not affect timekeeping
How Many Jewels?
| Movement | Jewels |
|---|---|
| NH35 | 23 |
| NH34 | 24 |
More Jewels = Better?
Not necessarily. The number of jewels depends on the movement complexity. 21-25 jewels is standard for quality automatic movements.