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Quartz watch component parts
I got this watch free in a packet of cornflakes (no really, I did!). When it finally stopped working earlier this year, I couldn't resist taking it to bits. See the notes for details of the components.
Compare with this photo of the quartz watch with its components in place.
This is from our article on how quartz watches and clocks work.
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Quartz watch component parts
I got this watch free in a packet of cornflakes (no really, I did!). When it finally stopped working earlier this year, I couldn't resist taking it to bits. See the notes for details of the components.
Compare with this photo of the quartz watch with its components in place.
This is from our article on how quartz watches and clocks work.
Our images are published under a Creative Commons Licence (see opposite) and are free for noncommercial use. We also license our images for commercial use. Please contact us directly via our website for more details.