HOW A MECHANICAL WATCH WORKS AND ITS MAIN COMPONENTS
Based on the observation of celestial bodies, then on the projection of shadows (Gnomon, sundial) and the flow of fluids (Clepsydra, hourglass), Measuring instruments already became mechanical during the 13th century (Clocks). While the first pocket watches appeared in the 16th century, it was not until the 18th century that worn (pocket) watches became reliable and widespread. Most of the manufacturing methods and mechanical principles of that time remain the same today, although they have evolved along with knowledge and technology.
A basic mechanical Movement (without Complication) can be made up of more than two hundred components. To better understand how it works and the various interactions involved, it is customary to group these components into different mechanisms, each having a specific role. The different mechanisms of a mechanical Movement are defined below, as well as in the explanatory video.
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