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How a watch works
The major components of a watch mechanism are:
1. Mainspring and motion work 
2. Wheel train 
3. Escapement 
4. Balance wheel 
5. Keyless work 

Video by Steven Williams 2008
For the most detailed and clear explanation of how a mechanical watch works, take a look at the 20 minute film made in 1949 by the Hamilton Watch Company and featuring the Hamilton 747 movement:
How A Watch Works

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