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| − | The mechanism interacting with the [[balance|balance wheel]] to extract energy from the powering source (the coil spring, [[mainspring]], in a classic [[wristwatch]]) so as to turn the various wheels and thus the various [[dial]]s or [[hand]]s of a watch or clock. | + | The mechanism interacting with the [[balance|balance wheel]] to extract energy from the powering source (the coil spring, [[mainspring]], in a classic [[wristwatch]]) so as to turn the various wheels and thus the various [[dial]]s or [[hand]]s of a watch or clock. |
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| + | An escapement drives the timekeeping element, usually a pendulum or balance wheel, in a clock or watch. It is powered by a gear train which is typically turned by a coiled spring or weight. | ||
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Escapement
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The mechanism interacting with the balance wheel to extract energy from the powering source (the coil spring, mainspring, in a classic wristwatch) so as to turn the various wheels and thus the various dials or hands of a watch or clock.
An escapement drives the timekeeping element, usually a pendulum or balance wheel, in a clock or watch. It is powered by a gear train which is typically turned by a coiled spring or weight.