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Escape wheels

Scope note

Final wheels in the going trains of timepieces which interact directly with the escapement. IDOFC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000197651

Broader Terms used

<clock and watch components>

Equivalent Terms used

escape wheel

Created

13yrs ago

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