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Resonance
共振/キョウシン
共振
Resonance
Résonance
Glossary
Thematic
Complication, Regulation, Technic
This sophisticated technique, developed by Breguet and applied to wristwatches by François-Paul Journe, implies two fully independent movements: two mainsprings, two geartrains, two lever escapements and two balances. A rack and pinion adjusts the distance between the two balances (and their escapement).
Through such precise adjustment a position is found where, through the effect of resonance, the balances continually correct each other to maintain maximum precision.