July 29, 2010
Jewels and Time
Question: What does 17 Jewels mean on a Pocket Watch?
Answer: ”Jewels” are used in the movement of a mechanical watch. Usually these are synthetic rubies, which means they are manmade rather than natural. They help with the durability of the moving parts. There could be 17 — more or less. For more information, visit www.timezone.com …Dii
