Remontoire

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In horology, a remontoire is a secondary winding mechanism that is periodically re-wound from the main source of energy, such as a mainspring. In precision clocks it is used to regulate the force that drives the clock's timekeeping mechanism. In turret clocks it serves to separate the large forces needed to drive the hands from the modest forces needed to drive the escapement which keeps the pendulum swinging.

[edit] See also

• Maintaining power

[edit] External links

• http://www.my-time-machines.net/wagner_detail.htm
• http://www.antiquorum.com/html/vox/vox2002/remontoire/remontoire.htm