Catalogue
Escapements
The technical encyclopedia of escapement types and their development.
Records (2)
No verified image
escapements
Swiss Lever Escapement
19th century to present
The detached lever escapement in its Swiss club-tooth form, the dominant escapement in mechanical watches since the late nineteenth century.
Well documented
escapements
Verge Escapement
c. 13th century to 19th century
The earliest mechanical clock and watch escapement, using a crown wheel and a verge staff carrying two pallets.
Well documented