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To be 100% honest I found it very intimidating to even begin reading it. It's such a time sink (no pun intended) and a huge wall of text (with figures and interactivity nonetheless).



I usually get about half way through his posts, see how much is left and just give up. Nonetheless I get a lot out of them.


Dont give up. Pause between sections and come back tomorrow.

Put a reminder on your calendar.


The end was the best bit. I have seen good explanations of the escapement and timing gears before, but not of the crown adjuster mechanisms.




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