An Analysis of the Lever Escapement - Couverture souple

Playtner, H. R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444454676 ISBN 13 : 9781444454673

Editeur : ValdeBooks, 2026

Synopsis

An Analysis of the Lever Escapement by H. R. Playtner is a focused technical guide to one of the most important mechanisms in watchmaking. Written for students, repairers, and practical horologists, it examines the lever escapement not as a mystery, but as a precise arrangement of forces, angles, contacts, and clearances. Topics such as the draw, lock, run, lift, pallet and wheel distance, fork and roller action, safety action, crescent, horn, and specifications are treated with the close attention required by fine mechanical work. The book’s value lies in its disciplined explanation of how each part contributes to reliable timekeeping, and how small errors in form or adjustment can affect the whole movement. It belongs to a tradition of craft literature in which theory serves the bench, and understanding is measured by practical accuracy. For readers interested in horology, antique watch repair, mechanical design, or the history of precision instruments, this compact study offers a clear window into the intelligence of traditional watch construction. It is both a technical manual and a tribute to the exacting art of making motion regular, controlled, and useful.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

An Analysis of the Lever Escapement By H. R. Playtner

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ValdeBooks
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1444454676
• ISBN 13: 9781444454673
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 65
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible