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I believe the jewels are held in place in a "special" way, which allows the jewel to move slightly. Various rotating parts spin on the jewels.
The jewels ensure very low friction & have a low wear rate. However if the jewels were simply "pressed", "glued" or whatever into place, a shock to the watch would cause something to bend or break.
you can read a MUCH better explanation here...
I'll post a picture when I've taken one. :-)
As for the 15 years in a drawer stuff... Yep I find it amazing. I have various Seikos. Almost without exception, I can pick them up shake them & wear them.
These are NOT chronometers & in the various lists of "this movement is better than that" I guess the Seikos are at the bottom of the pile... But they work, they are accurate & you pick them up cheap. I Love 'em ( I love my Omegas more though )
Steve
As far as I know the term "incabloc" refers to a type of shock absorbing in a movement.
Incobloc explained
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