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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
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.