balance wheel
noun
1
: a wheel that regulates or stabilizes the motion of a mechanism
2
: a balancing or stabilizing force
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The movement was discontinued in 1962, but Zenith’s revival of the caliber reproduces its basic architecture, including an outsize balance wheel for accuracy, while adding improved technology that increases the power reserve from 40 hours to 72 hours, along with its reliability and precision.
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Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Its balance wheel is a combination of silicon and gold in order to minimize the weight and to optimize its quality.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
This limited edition of just 18 pieces offers an ultra-lightweight construction from the titanium case and bezel to the silicon balance wheel and oscillator.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The dial proclaims the movement’s 10-day power reserve with a large power reserve indicator in its own subdial at 3 o’clock, with a big red pointer, balanced by the large balance wheel on display at 8 o’clock.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
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Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Its balance wheel is a combination of silicon and gold in order to minimize the weight and to optimize its quality.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
This limited edition of just 18 pieces offers an ultra-lightweight construction from the titanium case and bezel to the silicon balance wheel and oscillator.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
The dial proclaims the movement’s 10-day power reserve with a large power reserve indicator in its own subdial at 3 o’clock, with a big red pointer, balanced by the large balance wheel on display at 8 o’clock.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Balance wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20wheel. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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