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how many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
I don't think this is an answerable question, or certainly it would be one with many different competing answers and points of view, mostly uninformed. I think the practical/aesthetic limitations for movement size play a much more critical role as far as what is actually produced.
_john
Escapement, balance spring, spring barrel
Pardon the ignorance but after doing some google searches I am still unable to resolve this issue. The other day I wound up a clear backed watch that has been stopped. After couple turns of the crown the wheel began to oscilate and the watch began to run....
A simple explaination...
I will not try and explain it myself because others have done better before me. Try looking here: click here Don
Another horological question
As I look at my wife's datejust which I believe is a 28mm watch, it makes me wonder about movement sizes. First I am truly impressed in seeing such a small watch run and be robust. But it leads me to another question. Is there an optimal size of movement(...
how many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
I don't think this is an answerable question, or certainly it would be one with many different competing answers and points of view, mostly uninformed. I think the practical/aesthetic limitations for movement size play a much more critical role as far as ...
anglage can be a significant factor
In determining dance floor real estate for angels. Good point. _john