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HomeGlossaryPassing strike

Glossary · Complication

Passing strike

A single blow sounded each hour.

Explanation

A simpler alternative to a full count of hours.

Diagram

Schematic: striking and sounding work. An outline schematic drawn to show the arrangement of the parts discussed here. It is not a dimensioned working drawing and does not depict a particular maker's calibre.

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Educational resource. Nothing here is a valuation, an authentication or a guarantee of attribution. Consult a qualified watchmaker before servicing any antique movement.