I’m really excited to be starting a brand-new project—building Bernard Tekippe’s Simple Regulator. This isn’t your typical clock. Designed in the late 1990s, Tekippe’s goal was to create a highly accurate yet buildable precision clock. And what makes this one really stand out is its escapement: unlike traditional clocks where the pallets are mounted on an arbor connected to the crutch, in this design the pallets are mounted directly to the pendulum. That means the escape wheel impulses the pendulum directly, which minimises disturbances and helps improve timekeeping accuracy. It’s an unusual setup and part of what makes this clock so fascinating to build. I’ll be machining the whole thing from raw stock and taking you through every step—so if you’re into precision mechanics, horology, or just love a detailed build, stick around!

In this video, I introduce the project, share a bit of background on Tekippe’s unique design, and set the stage for what’s to come. If you’re into horology, machining, or just love precision engineering, you’re in the right place. Hit subscribe to follow the full build!

Welcome to Part 2 of my precision clock build series, where I’m constructing the Tekippe Regulator, a high-accuracy, weight-driven pendulum clock.

In this episode, I focus on machining and fitting the pendulum mounting bracket—a crucial support structure that will hold the pendulum perfectly aligned and stable. Precision is everything in a regulator clock, and this stage of the build sets the foundation for accurate timekeeping.