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Hamish02
·Hi guys, I’m just querying more than anything and your knowledge would be much appreciated.
I’m very inexperienced with watches, only what I’ve read on the internet and chatted with a mate about... clumsily I dropped my watch and, according to my watch-mender, have broken the balance staff. He explained to me that he would rather replace the whole balance as it is easier than the staff on its own. From what I gather, a balance would be quite expensive, given I’d probably have to fine a donor. My question(s) is... is replacing the staff particularly difficult for someone else to do? Are they easier to source? and would it be a much cheaper job than replacing the whole balance?
I should probably just trust my watch-maker but thought I’d enquire anyway just out of interest. I have a picture of the watch before it broke so might not be too much use! Thank you anyway in advance.
I’m very inexperienced with watches, only what I’ve read on the internet and chatted with a mate about... clumsily I dropped my watch and, according to my watch-mender, have broken the balance staff. He explained to me that he would rather replace the whole balance as it is easier than the staff on its own. From what I gather, a balance would be quite expensive, given I’d probably have to fine a donor. My question(s) is... is replacing the staff particularly difficult for someone else to do? Are they easier to source? and would it be a much cheaper job than replacing the whole balance?
I should probably just trust my watch-maker but thought I’d enquire anyway just out of interest. I have a picture of the watch before it broke so might not be too much use! Thank you anyway in advance.
