We are now being introduced to the wonders of watch work. After another trip to the horological suppliers to get some of the specialist tools required we start with... a clock!
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| Platform escapement on a carriage clock |
The platform escapement on a carriage clock is the same technology as found in a watch, but on a larger scale - ideal for learning about how a watch works and the techniques for servicing a watch. Take it apart checking for faults along the way, clean it and then reassemble while putting all the right oil in all the right places. Practice makes perfect so repeat, rinse and repeat.
Then we move down one step on the size scale and start working on... a watch! (albeit a pocket watch.)
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| Pocket watch ETA 6497 movement |
The practice with the carriage clock platform escapement has stood us in good stead for dealing with this little beauty. We only started on it yesterday but it has been a lot of fun so far.
And after this we move on to quartz watches. Apparently, there is more to them than just changing the batteries ;-)
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