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auf Steinen gelagerte Achsen

English translation: jewel bearings

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German term or phrase:auf Steinen gelagerte Achsen
English translation:jewel bearings
Entered by: Ingo Dierkschnieder

08:17 Feb 22, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing / Watches
German term or phrase: auf Steinen gelagerte Achsen
I'm translating a website for a Swiss watch manufacturer. This one technical term has me stumped. I know what it literally means (stone mounted axis) but would like confirmation from a colleague in this area what the generally used EN (UK) term is.

This appears in the 'caring for your watch' section

Das Öl im Uhrwerk ist mit der Zeit verbraucht und muss erneuert werden damit die auf Steinen gelagerten Achsen nicht verschleissen und die feinen Zahnräder nicht beschädigt werden.

All help appreciated thanks

Sorry if this is the wrong category... i couldn't work out where this one best fitted!
Louisa Berry
United Kingdom
Local time: 20:35
jewel bearings
Explanation:
Ruby (a precious stone) is used as bearing material in fine mechanical watches - hence watches read on their back "[number] jewels". Electronic watches normally read "NO (0) JEWELS"
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meirs
Israel
Local time: 22:35
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auf Steinen gelagerten Achsen
jewel bearings


Explanation:
Ruby (a precious stone) is used as bearing material in fine mechanical watches - hence watches read on their back "[number] jewels". Electronic watches normally read "NO (0) JEWELS"

meirs
Israel
Local time: 22:35
Native speaker of: Native in HebrewHebrew, Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  jccantrell: My first thought, too. They speak of "jewel movement" as in: http://www.mens-watches-guide.com/jewel-movement.html
7 hrs
  -> TNX - I have such a watch
agree  Rebecca Garber: Yep, I've seen these. They're quite cool in action.
9 hrs
  -> TNX - are expensive too
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