Glossary · Mechanism
Back plate
The rear-most plate of a clock or watch movement.
Explanation
In a full-plate watch, the back plate covers the entire train, while in a clock, it provides the rear bearings for the arbors.
Glossary · Mechanism
The rear-most plate of a clock or watch movement.
In a full-plate watch, the back plate covers the entire train, while in a clock, it provides the rear bearings for the arbors.