How Watches Work E5 - Understanding Mechanical Chronographs

Update: 2022-06-17

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David takes Allen inside the fascinating world of mechanical chronographs, and Allen finally "gets it." Vertical vs. horizontal clutches, column wheel vs. cam actuators, reset functions, and much more are covered here, leaving the listener with a foundational understanding of mechanical stop watches.

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How Watches Work E5 - Understanding Mechanical Chronographs

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How Watches Work E5 - Understanding Mechanical Chronographs