Mechanisms — watch movement

Recent Blogs

Pin-geared Watch Stop diagram
Pin-geared Watch Stop Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, and Hacking Seconds Explained
Pin-geared watch stop mechanism explained — how watchmakers freeze the balance for hacking seconds, with tolerances, formulas and real calibre examples.
Balance-wheel Escapement diagram
Balance-wheel Escapement Mechanism: How It Works, Parts, Diagram, Formula and Calculator
Balance-wheel escapement explained for watchmakers and restorers — how the lever, pallet jewels, and hairspring set rate, plus real numbers from Swiss movements.