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From Our Workshop
The language of watchmaking — terms you may encounter in your restoration timeline, explained in plain English.
The arc through which the balance wheel swings — a key indicator of how well the movement is running.
Read moreThe oscillating wheel that divides time into equal segments, acting as the watch's timekeeping regulator.
Read moreThe specific model designation of a watch movement — its 'engine' model number.
Read moreThe outer shell of the watch that houses and protects the movement.
Read moreThe external knob on the side of the case used for winding the mainspring and setting the time.
Read moreThe transparent cover over the dial that protects it from dust, moisture, and damage.
Read moreThe face of the watch — the decorated plate that displays the time and carries the hour markers and brand name.
Read moreThe mechanism that regulates the release of power from the mainspring in precise, equal intervals.
Read moreA rubber or synthetic O-ring seal that makes the watch case resistant to water and dust.
Read moreAn ultra-thin coiled spring that controls the balance wheel's oscillation and is central to the watch's accuracy.
Read moreA synthetic ruby bearing used to reduce friction at pivot points inside the movement.
Read moreThe coiled spring that stores energy to power the movement.
Read moreThe internal mechanism of a watch — the 'engine' — that drives the timekeeping and any additional functions.
Read moreHow long the watch will run on a full wind before the mainspring runs out of energy.
Read moreThe process of adjusting a watch's rate so it runs as close to accurate time as possible.
Read moreThe semicircular weighted piece in an automatic watch that spins with wrist motion to wind the mainspring.
Read moreA cleaning process that uses high-frequency sound waves in solvent to remove old oil, dust, and debris from movement parts.
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