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Weight-driven clock

A clock that uses heavy objects suspended from the works by chain or spring to power the clock movement as they drop. A spring-driven clock, on the other hand, relies on the tension of a coiled wire to provide power.

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  • Industry/Domain: Chronometry
  • Category: Clock
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