Glossary
Oscillating weight (Rotor)
In a self-winding movement, a heavy metal disc that turns freely in both directions to wind the mainspring.
See rotor.
Related themes:
- french: Masse oscillante ou rotor
- japanese: 回転錘／カイテンスイ
- chinese: 摆轮锤(转子)
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