The Duplex watch escapement

The Duplex watch escapement, invented by Robert Hooke in 1700, went through improvements by Jean Baptiste Dutertre and Pierre Le Roy before being perfected by Thomas Tyrer. It was a challenging escapement to make, but it offered higher accuracy than the Cylinder escapement. The Duplex escapement was used in English pocketwatches from 1790 to 1860. This particular watch features a single piece enamel dial, a 3/4 plate English styled movement, and a unique independent bridge that supports the balance spring above the balance cock. The balance assembly can be removed to reveal the hidden Duplex escape wheel. The watch also includes a thermometer mechanism, driven by a rack and pinion system.

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