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Watch Escapement Analyser - eTimer

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An advanced watch escapement analyser that allows accurate watch rate adjustments and diagnosis without the need for a traditional mechanical machine. It is used in conjunction with a special microphone and amplifier to analyze the action of mechanical watches. It calculates amplitude of oscillation, daily rate, beat error, positional error and much more.

Clocks have not been neglected either. The truth of an escape wheel is analysed by plotting a histogram of the deviation of the tick from each tooth. The long term plotting function is great for assessing temperature stability. You can perform a fourier analysis in order to detect any periodic fluctuation. Allen deviation analysis gives a definate measure of stability. If you need to make wheels, see here.

Prices start at just £299 + VAT.

Download the demonstration system ...click here. Unzip to an empty folder, read "ReadMeFirst.txt" and run "Setup.exe"
WinXP may mark the downloaded file as blocked. To release it, right click the file, select 'Properties' and on the 'General' page click 'Unblock'.

This software includes traditional machine emulations such as a simulated paper tape presentation, and takes advantage of the investment you already have in your PC. This solution will satisfy the most stringent requirements for mechanical watch servicing, diagnosis and quality control.

Featuring internet calibration, long term performance graphing with spectral analysis of cyclical variations, positional analysis with quality control statistics, and extreme flexibility in use, you will be able to achieve standards of measurement and diagnosis on a par with the most expensive instruments. This is a professional tool for all including the very best mechanical watches. Please arrange to call-in and try it. Meanwhile, why not browse the help system?

The highly detailed oscilloscope display allows you to diagnose incorrect locking, inappropriate draw, lever horn rubbing on roller jewel, dart pin rubbing on safety roller, scored balance pivots, sticky hairspring etc. There is a wealth of information in that waveform!

£299 + VAT gets you a clip type microphone, with the full software. Please telephone to discuss other microphone options. I can provide conversions for most existing microphones. The basic price of 299 GB pounds includes a microphone and preamp built into a crocodile clip. This can be used either with the watch in its case or with the movement in a movement holder. However, this is a 'low budget' microphone which might not be ideal for a busy workshop. The mic options are:

• 1. Software with crocodile clip mic, 299 GB pounds
• 2. You provide a watch clamp microphone, Greiner, Vibrograf, Tickoprint, Witschi etc. I refurbish and modify it, and supply the software, for 349 GB pounds.
• 3. I provide a used swivelling watch microphone. I refurbish and modify it and supply the software for 449 GB pounds.