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How does a mechanical clock work?

February 11, 2022

A mechanical clock is more than just a sum of its parts; it is a remarkable machine designed to measure, verify, keep, and indicate time. These devices allow us to measure intervals shorter than the natural units of the day, the lunar month, or the year. How many machines can you name that run almost … More How does a mechanical clock work?

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Mauthe wall clock circa 1895
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