Know Your Terminology - Lever Escapements

When trying to explain about a wrist watch or a clock to other repairers and supply houses, it is essential that you use the correct terminology. To help you the following diagrams were taken from the intermediate grade of the British Horological Institute's Distance Learning Course. A lever escapement is found in both watches and on modern platforms on clocks..

Parts of a Lever Escapement

Typical Balance Staff

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