Abbott's American Watchmaker and Jeweler

How to true a balance, repair a chipped dial, temper a spring or test a stone — the working bench-book of the American watch trade, arranged A to Z.

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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.

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