Last Updated on May 22, 2024 by Jason
On this page, we link to various articles on the watch components found within vintage mechanical timepieces.
The lever escapement: a critical component in mechanical watches that regulates the release of energy from the mainspring to the wheel train, ensuring accurate timekeeping.
The balance wheel: the timekeeping component of a mechanical watch.
The wheel train: a key component of the movement that transfers energy from the mainspring to the escapement and ultimately, the hands.
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Mechanical watch at Wikipedia.