FHH | Understanding Movement in Watch Mechanisms

Movement

机芯 Movement Mouvement

Glossary

Thematic Movement, Technic

The duly-assembled organs and mechanisms of a watch, meaning the winding and hand-setting mechanism, the mainspring, the gears, the escapement and the regulating organ (spring balance).

"Anatomically speaking", the movement comprises the ébauche, the regulating parts and other components (springs, jewels, pivots, pinions, screws, shock-absorbers, etc.).