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1356 horological terms explained

Daily RateTimekeeping

Average gain or loss in seconds measured over a 24-hour period.

Gaining RateTimekeeping

Number of seconds per day a watch runs ahead of correct time.

Lift AngleTimekeeping

Degree of engagement between escapement and balance wheel at impulse.

Losing RateTimekeeping

Number of seconds per day a watch runs behind correct time.

Mean Daily RateTimekeeping

Average of gaining and losing rates across multiple positions.

RateTimekeeping

The measure of how many seconds per day a watch gains or loses.