Wheel

By Frederik Drost

Train A wheel train is a system of gears found in most mechanical watches. It is responsible for transferring power from the mainspring to the escapement, which regulates the movement of the watch hands. The wheel train typically consists of the center wheel, third wheel, fourth wheel, escape wheel, and balance wheel. Each wheel is made of metal, typically steel, and has teeth that mesh with the teeth of the wheel next to it. This complex system of gears is responsible for providing a consistent and precise timekeeping in mechanical watches.

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