An hour-wheel is a mechanism within a watch or clock that provides a steady and reliable measure of time. It is a wheel with evenly spaced teeth that rotate at a consistent speed, allowing the watch or clock to keep accurate time. An hour-wheel is essential for a timepiece to keep track of hours, minutes, and seconds. The hour-wheel works in conjunction with other components such as a balance wheel or pendulum to ensure that time is kept accurately and precisely.
