Compensation balance

Compensation balance with sliding bi-metallic affixes

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Compensation balance with sliding bi-metallic affixes
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Compensation balance with sliding bi-metallic affixes

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Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1929-76
Materials:
sliding affixes: bi-metallic and balance-spring (for use with): 'elinvar' (alloy including nickel, steel and chromium)
Measurements:
overall (laid flat): 5 mm x 41 mm x 41 mm, 0.009 kg
type:
compensation balance for chronometer
credit:
Thomas Mercer Ltd.