Pin-pallet escapement
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A Roskopf, pin-lever, or pin-pallet escapement is an inexpensive, less accurate version of the lever escapement, used in mechanical alarm clocks, kitchen timers, mantel clocks and, until the 1970s, ch
Jewelled pin pallet escapement in watch, showing escape teeth profile
Pallet fork
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The pallet fork is a component of the lever escapement of a mechanical watch. The pallet fork and the lever form one component that sits between the escape wheel and the balance wheel. Its purpose is
Pin-pallet escapement
…rate. The pin pallet escapement is similar to the lever escapement, which is used in quality watches, except that the horizontal jewel pallets on the lever are replaced with vertical metal pins, and the shape of the escape wheel teeth is modified. The pin pallet escapement was widely used as it had many…
The pallet fork is above the balance wheel in this watch movement