A resilient bearing to dampen shocks on the balance-staff pivots.
Also known as shockproofing. The majority of watches today use the Incabloc® system.
Designed to absorb shocks without being damaged.
See shock-absorber and anti-shock.
Terms with the same letter
Imperial jade Impulse Impulse Incabloc® Inclusion Independent seconds Index (Regulator) Index for flat balance springs Indicator Inertia block Integrated circuit Intermediate wheel Invar Inverted calibre Invisible setting Iolite Iridescence Irradiated (treated) diamonds Irradiation Isochronal (Isochronous) Isochronism
