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What Is Barrel?

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ALSO called "mainspring barrel." THIN cylindrical "can" which holds the mainspring of a watch and provides the MOTIVE power to drive the gear-train, usually through the center WHEEL. See also "MOTOR Barrel" and "Going Barrel."

Also called "mainspring barrel." Thin cylindrical "can" which holds the mainspring of a watch and provides the motive power to drive the gear-train, usually through the center wheel. See also "Motor Barrel" and "Going Barrel."



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