Watch Glossary
1676 horological terms explained
Electronic adjustment system maintaining quartz accuracy across temperature variations
Advanced quartz movement with temperature compensation for superior chronometric stability.
Intermediate wheel in gear train that transfers power between barrel and center wheel
Specialized gear train modeling lunar orbital eccentricity affecting tidal amplitude
Specialized low-torque jeweled bearing supporting tide wheel with minimal drag
Secondary gear wheel modifying tidal amplitude indication based on lunar phase
Mechanical escapement synchronizing tidal maximum-minimum display with lunar transit
Articulated mechanical linkage connecting lunar position wheel to tidal display wheel
Mechanical linkage synchronizing tide indicator wheel with lunar orbital periodicity
Shape of gear teeth affecting smoothness and efficiency of power transmission
Mechanism encasing the balance wheel assembly in rotating cage to counteract gravity effects.