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Record 1 2014-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Surveying Instruments
  • Clocks, Watches and Bells
CONT

Marine chronometer ... a portable timepiece usu. having a detent escapement and compensation balance and beating half seconds for keeping time where great accuracy is essential.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Instruments d'arpentage
  • Horlogerie et sonnerie
OBS

Les chronomètres de marine sont à échappement libre, l'échappement est à détente et bat la demi-seconde

Spanish

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