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Balance wheels

Scope note

Wheels that oscillate against the tension of balance springs to regulate the beats of clocks or watches.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000202351

Broader Terms used

<clock and watch components>

Equivalent Terms used

balance wheel

Created

13yrs ago

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