1727 - Paris
Chevalar De Bethume


The escape wheel is located at the top. The pallet is weighted differently. Notice the pallet looks like a first class lever. The fulcrum is located near the thin end of the pallet. It is attached to the pendulum through another lever.

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Notice the placement of the Escape wheel and Fulcrum.



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