Hidden Figures - Overlooked Elements of Watchmaking, by Jeffrey Kingston

Explore the often-overlooked elements of watchmaking in this 54-minute lecture by Jeffrey Kingston, Editor-in-Chief of Le Quai de l'Horloge. Delve into the hidden figures of horology, examining aspects not immediately perceived when holding a watch. Learn about raquette regulation, inertial regulation advantages, and the benefits of silicon hairsprings. Discover the advantages of copper beryllium wheels and multiple mainspring barrels. Investigate secure calendar constructions for moon phases, day of the week, date, and month. Gain insights into the intricate world of watchmaking beyond the celebrated features, presented by the Horological Society of New York.

Intro
What aspects of a watch are the most celebrated?
What about the elements not immediately perceived with the watch in hand?
Hidden Figures
The test for a « Hidden Figure
Raquette Regulation
Inertial Regulation Advantages
Silicon Hairsprings
Silicon Advantages: Idealized Shape
Silicon Advantages: Lighter weight
Silicon Advantages: Response to Impulses
Silicon Advantages: Aging
Copper Beryllium Wheels
Multiple Mainspring Barrels
Secure Calendar Constructions: Moon
Secure Calendar Constructions: Day of Week
Secure Calendar Constructions: Date
Secure Calendar Constructions: Month