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what is the difference in lever escapement and detent escapement? how do I tell which one I have. thanks for information.


Charlie
 
Posts: 13 | Location: Oak City, North Carolina in the USA | Registered: June 07, 2013
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Charlie,

This video illistrates the technical differences between the 2 escapement types. HERE

William
 
Posts: 1568 | Location: San Francisco, California USA | Registered: September 01, 2008
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A description of the two escapements (and many more) can be found by Googling escapement and opening the Wikipedia article.
 
Posts: 346 | Location: Woodland Hills, California in the USA | Registered: January 07, 2011
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Charles,

Using our "Find or Search" feature and typing in the words brings up the following…

Detent Escapement

Jules Jungersen Detent

While the words "lever escapement" currently brings up 211 results.

Hope that additional information helps,

Debbie

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GOOD STUFF!
 
Posts: 76 | Location: Columbus, Ohio in the USA | Registered: December 29, 2010
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many thanks to all for the information.


Charlie
 
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You are welcome! Smile
 
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