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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.