INDEX
You will find a lot of illustrations which descibes the complex watch mechanism and knowledge plainly.
Introduction
"Chrono-graph" is watch with stop-watch function Illustrated glossary
Mechanism
Start, Stop, Reset detail illustrations
Category
Column or Cum Vertical crutch or Swinging Pinion more chronograph mechanism
Movement Photos
Famous chronograoh movement calibers
History
From developmenr of stopwatch to automatic chronograph
How to use Slide-Rule
Calculate by Rotating bezel built-in Pilot Watch
Chrono caliber Spec Table: Old model / Latest model
Dial and Hands
How to indicate time on Dial
Wheel Train
Motion works from Mainspring
Balance and Escapement
How to keep time regulary
Mainspring and Barrel
How to supply to Wheels
Keyless Works
Winding and Hand-setting
Free-sprung balance illustrated (Micro-stera screw, Gyromax etc.)
Regulator (ETA-chron, Trio-vis etc.)
Adjustment
Why Mechanical
how attractive mechanism and quality
FAQ
よくある初歩的疑問、この際キレイに解決いたします。
TOKEI ZANMAI Watch Quiz
Japanese only 4 level Ranking
Quality Certification
Some Chronometer Geneve Stamp QUALITE FLEURIER etc.
Swiss Watch Finishement
More traditional handcraft for watches
Watch Tools
Swiss BERGEON tools and Timegrapher
Overhaul and Restoration
Watch diameter conversion table (Line/Size/mm)
Watch Case Material
Glossary
Tourbillon
Simple illustration of Complication invented by A.L.Breguet
Ancient Clocks
紀元前、日時計から時計の歴史が始まります。
Revolution Mechanism
14世紀の機械式の時計の出現、振り子の発明、中世の時計業界について。
Precision Challenge
18世紀の大航海時代、経度測定の切り札となるマリンクロノメーターの開発。
Dawn of Swiss Watch
19世紀、イギリスに遅れを取ったスイスの時計産業の発達。
Mass production era
20世紀、懐中時計の量産技術の発達。
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