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Pocket Chronometer – Pillar Plate
Pocket Chronometer
A pocket watch with chronometer escapement.
Pallet
That portion of an escapement by means of which the escape wheel gives impulse to the balance.
Pallet Staff
The arbor on which the pallet is mounted.
Pallet Stones
The stones mounted in the pallet and on which the escape wheel strike and through which the impulse is transmitted.
Peg Wood
Small round sticks of wood used for cleaning out pivot holes, etc.
Pendant
The portion of a watch case to which the bow is attached, and the portion connecting it with the case.
Pendant Bow
The ring of metal by which the chain is attached to the case.
Pendant Bow Tightener
A form of pliers used for tightening and bending into form a loose or distorted pendant bow.
Pendant Bow Drill
A tool consisting of a loose spindle with a crank and drill rest, adapted to be used in the vise on the bench.
Pendulum Spring
The ribbon or ribbons of steel used in suspending the pendulum.
PERRON, M. A celebrated French watchmaker and author. Born at Besancon, in 1779.
Pillar
Posts of brass used to keep the plates of a watch in position.
Pillar Plate
The plate of a watch to which the pillars are attached.