The balance wheel is to a fine, mechanical watch what a pendulum is to a grandfather’s clock or a mantle clock.
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The Sapphire Crystal: Its Creation, History and Applications
Although the term Sapphire Crystal will likely conjure up images of a gorgeous deep blue gemstone, sapphire has been used in non-gemstone applications for hundreds of years. Here, we explore the sapphire crystal–its history and applications.
The Watch Rotor : Watch Terms
With the recent comeback of the mechanical watch and its rotor, the longevity of such watches is remarkable, and a true testament to the artistry of mechanical watches. .