Glossary · Mechanism
Maintaining power detent
The catch engaging a maintaining-power spring during winding.
Explanation
It keeps torque on the train while the fusee or weight is released, so a regulator does not lose time while being wound.
Glossary · Mechanism
The catch engaging a maintaining-power spring during winding.
It keeps torque on the train while the fusee or weight is released, so a regulator does not lose time while being wound.