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Everything you need to know about how a mechanical watch actually works
From the mainspring that stores energy to the escapement that releases it one controlled tick at a time — a complete guide to the movement inside every mechanical watch.
The curriculum
Chapter 01
The History of Timekeeping
From shadow and water to atomic precision — how humanity learned to measure time.
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Chapter 02
How Watches Work
The physics and engineering behind mechanical, automatic, and quartz movements.
4 articles →
Chapter 03
Anatomy of a Watch
Every component named, defined, and illustrated — the essential vocabulary of horology.
4 articles →
Chapter 04
Inside the Movement
Deep dives into the components that make a mechanical watch tick.
4 articles →
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