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The tower clock is wound by hand. One winding lasts
roughly 72 hours. The continuous operation of the mechanical clock
is ensured by the motive force of the weights. Each weight has a particular
function: the first drives the going train, the second the chiming
train and the third the striking train. All three trains have independent
winding mechanisms that are wound in turn with the aid of a removable
handle. To make winding easier, the clock mechanism is raised on a
wooden base 1.5 metres high so that the handle is at chest height. |
