Jost Bürgi 16th Century Cross-Beat Escapement Clock

The success of the clock depended on the invention of a device which could control the release of power from its source. Around the 14th century, the verge escapement was invented and during the next three centuries, this escapement was greatly improved upon. The problem, …

Imported: 18. Jul 2011 (17:56), PROFESSIONAL WATCHES

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