Note the older English style tangential escapement. I always point these out as it is typical of early American made watches, modeled after English designs. England dominated the watch industry prior to the rise of the American factories which their superior automation.
Here is the ratchet on the dial side, under the mainspring arbor. The ratchet spring is some serious business on this watch.
The ratchet is covered by a clamp.









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