Residual Amplitude
Remaining balance amplitude after subtracting a measured angular decline from the starting amplitude.
Description
Remaining balance amplitude after subtracting a measured angular decline from the starting amplitude.
Residual Amplitude: Remaining balance amplitude after subtracting a measured angular decline from the starting amplitude.
When to use Residual Amplitude
Use this horology calculation to interpret a stated watch, clock, timing-machine, water-resistance, alarm, or historical respiratory-timing quantity under its defined convention.
- Initial Degrees (deg)
- Required number input.
- Decline Degrees (deg)
- Required number input.
How Residual Amplitude works
Remaining balance amplitude after subtracting a measured angular decline from the starting amplitude. The tool evaluates the supplied inputs together and returns the named outputs below; it does not infer omitted operating conditions or change the units shown.1
- Remaining Degrees (deg)
- The resulting remaining degrees returned as a number.
Limitations and assumptions
- Mechanical-watch amplitude and beat measurements depend on lift angle, position, state of wind, movement condition, instrument setup, and elapsed sampling. ATM markings are test-pressure classifications rather than literal safe diving depths.
- Use finite inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final presentation requires. Independently verify safety-critical, financial, compliance, or production decisions.
Alternative or Complementary approaches
Confirm movement specifications and measure in multiple positions and power states; follow the manufacturer's water-resistance guidance and obtain pressure testing after case service.
References
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Watch timing machine — Wikipedia contributors
Similar or alternative tools
- Amplitude Decline Power Reserve
Observed linear balance-amplitude decline in degrees per hour over a running interval.
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Remaining power-reserve hours after elapsed running hours, with no winding during the interval.
- Amplitude Lift Ratio
Ratio of a movement's actual lift angle to the lift angle assumed in an amplitude calculation.