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[Jerry Freedman]

I am looking at a 21 jewel movement. It has what is called "wolf's teeth" winding wheels. Is there any technical advantage to this type of tooth.

[Jerry Freedman]

I am looking at a 21 jewel movement. It has what is called "wolf's teeth" winding wheels. Is there any technical advantage to this type of tooth.

[Tom McIntyre]

Yes. :biggrin:

When a gear needs to drive a heavy load in a single direction, the profile can be made assymetric to put more metal along the stress lines.

But I think it is mostly because they look sexy.

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