In a watch, the balance wheel swings to and fro on its own axis and acts as the ruling organ of the movement's escapement. The amplitude (usually about 300 degrees) is restricted by the balance spring, which also provides the reversing of the direction of rotation. The frequency of the alternating vibration is measured either in vibrations per hour (vph) or Hertz (Hz).
dead beat second
7,200 vph (1 Hz) = 1/2 second
low beat
18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) = 1/5 second
21,600 vph (3 Hz)= 1/6 second
28,800 vph (4 Hz) = 1/8 second
hi-beat
36,000 vph (5 Hz) = 1/10 second
Zenith El Primero 1/10 Foudroyante - 36,000 vph (5 Hz)
- www.zenith-watches.com
43,200 vph (6 Hz) = 1/12 second
Seiko ND58 - 43,200 vph (6 Hz) - www.seikowatches.com
72,000 vph (10 Hz) = 1/20 second
Breguet XXII - 72,000 vph (10 Hz) - www.breguet.com
Friday 20 August 2010
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