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Esoteric Mechanics of Horological Craft
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- 1. Cam controlling striking sequence in turret clocks
- 2. Conical pulley compensating uneven torque of a mainspring
- 3. Oscillating component that determines time accuracy
- 5. Franco-Swiss escapement renowned for minimal friction
- 9. Device used to reduce vibration in turret clock drives
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- 4. Part of an escapement that alternately locks and releases
- 6. Medieval escapement often blamed for erratic timekeeping
- 7. Circular marking used to synchronize chronometer functions
- 8. Delicate procedure for securing components without screws
- 10. Type of deadbeat escapement named after an English clockmaker
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