The familiar tick-tock of wall clocks originates from the escapement mechanism, which controls gear movement in precise steps ...

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The Rolex Submariner Date Desk Clock features the same stainless steel case construction but also adds a secular calendar.

The tick-tick sound comes from the movement of gears and parts inside the clock. In mechanical clocks, a part called the ...