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It actually Resembles if Not Exactly to a Cars Timing Chain with Dual Overhead Cams...Very Cool For a Car Nut Like Me ..the Ford 427 SOHC which Dominated NASCAR(also used in the 65 Thunderbolt) in the 60's and Changed the Rules because of it's Dominance had a 6ft Timing Chain in the Exact Configuration as The Tag's New Movement (see link)
http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=2775&forum_id=18
The movement's energy is provided by four barrels aligned in a 2-by-2 series and linked by a differential with a V-shaped bridge. Each barrel gives a force of 375 grams for a total of 1.5 kilos. The barrels are mounted in a V (angles at 15° with respect to the dial) and two constant velocity joints, also borrowed from the automobile world, transmit their energy to the movement. The barrel bridges are in sapphire, allowing the movement to be visible from below. It is this unique design component that gives the Monaco its automotive-sounding name: V4.
For further info go here: http://www.gizmag.com/go/2903/5/
