Escapement

The escapement is a critical component in a mechanical movement that regulates the release of energy from the mainspring to the gear tr...
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Flyback

A flyback is a specialized chronograph function that allows the stopwatch to be reset and restarted instantly with a single push of a b...
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Frequency

The frequency of a watch movement refers to the speed at which the balance wheel oscillates, typically measured in vibrations per hour ...
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Guilloché

An intricate, decorative engraving technique used on watch dials, cases, or movements. Often done by hand or machine, guilloché pattern...
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GMT

A GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) watch is equipped with an additional GMT hand that allows the wearer to track two or more time zones simult...
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Horology

Horology is the science and art of timekeeping, including the design, manufacture, and study of watches and clocks. It encompasses both...
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Barrel

The barrel is a cylindrical component in a mechanical movement that houses the mainspring. It controls the gradual release of stored en...
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