Swiss lever escapement

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf watch escapement
gptkbp:advantage improved accuracy
reduced wear
self-starting
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs anchor escapement
gptkbp:alternativeTo detent escapement
cylinder escapement
gptkbp:component mechanical watch movement
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:Switzerland
gptkbp:dominantSince 19th century
gptkbp:function regulate release of energy from mainspring
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Swiss lever escapement
gptkbp:inventedBy 1755
Thomas Mudge
gptkbp:mainParts pallets
lever
balance wheel
escape wheel
gptkbp:usedBy most modern mechanical watches
gptkbp:usedIn mechanical watches
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Co-Axial_escapement
gptkb:Chronergy_escapement
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8