duplex watch

noun

A type of watch movement that used a duplex escapement, and was used in English pocketwatches.

Meanings

nounduplex watch (plural duplex watches)

plural duplex watches

  1. historicalhobbiesA type of watch movement that used a duplex escapement, and was used in English pocketwatches.
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APA

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Chicago

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