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Watch School Wednesday: Engage and Release - A Guide to Chronograph Clutch Designs
Exploring horizontal, vertical, and oscillating pinion systems that power modern stopwatch complications
Vuk Radic
July 23, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
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