Thoughts on the Means of Improving Watches, and More Particularly Those for the Use of the Sea. Partly Deduced from Reason, and Partly from the Observation of Effects Attributed to Particular Causes.

Thomas Mudge was an 18th-century English horologist known for his invention of the detached lever escapement in watchmaking. His technical expertise revolutionized timekeeping accuracy, cementing his legacy in the history of horology. Mudge's meticulous craftsmanship and innovative designs continue to influence modern watchmaking practices.