Centuries of development and experience have produced the mechanical watches of today, and one of the key items in making such timepieces possible is the watch escapement. Using a balance wheel ...

The second of Rolex’s two patented natural escapements features dual escape wheels with assymetric teeth on a single plane. Rolex Both versions utilize a pallet-free lever as an intermediary between ...

Omega Watches was recently measured to be the most desired watch brand in China, as well as one of the strongest luxury brands in that country. Across the globe, Omega is one of the best ...

While this approach worked for simpler Legacy Machines with the balance wheel on the front along with the escapement, there simply wasn’t room for both with the more complex perpetual calendar ...

It was originally designed to improve the accuracy of pocket watches by rotating the escapement and balance wheel to help counter the effects of gravity. Today, collectors consider tourbillon ...

Ulysse Nardin The Calibre UN-240 movement, obviously the star of the show here, features a blue silicon balance wheel and escapement, putting the Freak’s most revolutionary feature on full display.

Both versions utilize a pallet-free lever as an intermediary between the escape wheels and the balance wheel, differentiating them from a traditional natural escapement. They still require no ...