How a Watch Works

How a Watch Works, an archival ephemeral film in the Prelinger Archives collection.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

A simple demonstration of the basic design and operation of a watch, including stop-motion animation showing a watch being assembled from many parts.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

FamiliarWeird

A CLOSER LOOK

The Prelinger collection preserves ephemeral films that document everyday life, instruction, commerce, and popular culture. This entry is cataloged as How a Watch Works.

A simple demonstration of the basic design and operation of a watch, including stop-motion animation showing a watch being assembled from many parts.

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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Internet Archive · Prelinger ArchivesHow a Watch Works

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