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What does the R A stand for in your Westminster chime movement with R A pendulum?
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∙ 11y ago
French equivalent of Retard and Advance, indicating which direction to turn the pendulum regulating nut to sped up or slow down a clock. An old book written in English claimed R & A was just the initials of an inventor(s) who was developing an improved pendulum. I've never seen anything that would validate to disclaim either.
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∙ 11y ago
The "R A" stands for "Recoil Anchor," which refers to the type of escapement mechanism used in the Westminster chime movement with a "R A pendulum." The recoil anchor escapement controls the movement of the gears in the clock, allowing for the chime to be accurately and reliably struck at the correct intervals.
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