Mechanisms — timekeeping

Recent Blogs

Foliot diagram
Foliot Mechanism Explained: Verge Escapement, Diagram, Parts, and Tick Period Formula
The foliot is the earliest mechanical clock regulator. See how horologists use its inertia and verge escapement to control timekeeping in tower clocks.
Balance Wheel diagram
Balance Wheel Mechanism: How It Works, Hairspring Oscillator Diagram, Parts and Formula
Balance wheel explained — how the oscillating wheel and hairspring regulate watch movements, with formulas, tradeoffs, and real horology examples.