Horological Notes

Essays on mechanical timekeeping, dial ergonomics, and historical horology from the makers of analogclock.org.

March 8, 2026·5 min read·By Julian Thorne

The Geometry of Clock Hands: Tapered Batons vs Sticks

Examining optical physics, rotational inertia, and counterweight balance in classical clock hands, explaining why tapered batons optimize dial legibility.

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February 22, 2026·6 min read·By Julian Thorne

The Deadbeat Escapement: George Graham's 1715 Triumph

The story of how one English clockmaker eliminated pendulum backward recoil, setting the standard for precision regulator clocks for over two centuries.

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