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Mechanism
機構／キコウ
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Mechanism
Mécanisme
Glossary
Thematic
Technic
A configuration of parts to perform a function.
The watch is a mechanism whose various parts are themselves mechanisms, each with a specific function.
Chronograph mechanism: combination of parts to start, stop and reset the chronograph hand(s).
Repeater mechanism: combination of parts that triggers the striking mechanism and activates the hammers.