Pocket Watch Database


Pocket Watch Regulators

These are known regulators used on Various watch movements. The regulator is used to adjust the balance wheel's rate of oscillation in order to improve accuracy of the watch. Several varieties of watch regulators were used in movement designs, most of which were patented, often called "Patent Regulators." The best regulators offer extreme precision while adjusting the rate of oscillation. A patent regulator was often an indicator of quality.

Name:Bosley
Inventor:Joseph Bosley
Name:Reed
Inventor:George P. Reed
Patent Date:Feb 5 1867
Patent Number:61867
Name:Tompion
Inventor:Thomas Tompion
Name:Wilmot
Inventor:Francois Wilmot
Patent Date:Jul 16 1872
Patent Number:129197
Name:Goold
Inventor:F.C. Goold (1/2 Assigned to J.P. Lowell)
Patent Date:Oct 17 1882
Patent Number:266256