The design principle of clocks and watches
The design principle of a timepiece is based primarily on a mechanical and escapement mechanism, which indicates the time by providing power through
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Time：2024-03-20
The design principle of a timepiece is based primarily on a mechanical and escapement mechanism, which indicates the time by providing power through the winding of a spring that drives a system of gears. The source of energy for a mechanical watch is the spring, which, when fully wound, releases energy through the escapement to drive a series of gears.
These gears rotate at different speeds, enabling the hour, minute and second hands to rotate at different speeds to indicate the time on the dial.
The origins of clocks and watches can be traced back to ancient timekeeping methods such as sundials and water-hours, which, although simple, were not as accurate or convenient as modern clocks due to environmental and technological limitations. With the development of the maritime industry, the demand for accurate timekeeping increased, leading to the birth of precision clocks and watches. at the end of the 17th century, John Harrison of England solved the problem of determining longitude through his invention of a high-precision marine clock, which pushed forward the development of clock and watch technology.
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