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1676 horological terms explained

Thermal Compensation CircuitMovement

Electronic adjustment system maintaining quartz accuracy across temperature variations

Thermo-Compensated QuartzMovement

Advanced quartz movement with temperature compensation for superior chronometric stability.

Third WheelMovement

Intermediate wheel in gear train that transfers power between barrel and center wheel

Tidal Apogee-Perigee Gear SetMovement

Specialized gear train modeling lunar orbital eccentricity affecting tidal amplitude

Tidal Friction Loss BearingMovement

Specialized low-torque jeweled bearing supporting tide wheel with minimal drag

Tidal Neap-Spring Modulation WheelMovement

Secondary gear wheel modifying tidal amplitude indication based on lunar phase

Tidal Zenith-Nadir Phase Lock CouplingMovement

Mechanical escapement synchronizing tidal maximum-minimum display with lunar transit

Tide Indicator Coupling LeverMovement

Articulated mechanical linkage connecting lunar position wheel to tidal display wheel

Tide Wheel Escapement CouplingMovement

Mechanical linkage synchronizing tide indicator wheel with lunar orbital periodicity

Tooth ProfileMovement

Shape of gear teeth affecting smoothness and efficiency of power transmission

TourbillonMovement

Mechanism encasing the balance wheel assembly in rotating cage to counteract gravity effects.