In mechanical horology, a remontoire, (from the French remonter, meaning `to wind`) is a small secondary source of power, a weight or spring, which runs the timekeeping mechanism and is itself periodically rewound by the timepiece`s main power source, such as a mainspring. It was used in precision clocks and watches to place the source of power......
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An arrangement, invented by John Harrison and found only in chronometers and first-class watches, for preventing the declining power of the mainspring as it unwinds from creating a loss of pace at the balance. Â (The fusee cannot do this precisely enough.) Â The remontoire consists of a small slave
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Any driving force, such as a weight or spring, in a clock or watch that is automatically rewound at regular intervals by the mainspring of the movement. This rewinding facility results in a more regular driving force than could be provided by the mainspring itself; it has a similar function to the fusee but is more effective. A remontoire or consta …...
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