Clock mechanics refers to the intricate system of components that work together to measure and display time. At the heart of a clock is the escapement, which regulates the release of energy from the mainspring or weight. This energy drives the movement of the gear train, which translates the energy into the rotation of the clock hands. The pendulum is another crucial element in many clocks, providing a consistent timekeeping mechanism through its regular swinging motion. In digital clocks, electronic circuits replace mechanical parts, using oscillators to maintain accurate time. Both mechanical and digital clocks serve the same purpose: to help us track the passage of time.