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  • March 31, 2019 at 5:50 pm #50145
    pbdechant
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      Replaced the balance staff on an Elgin 12size 23 .jewel pocket watch. Beat set and keeps great time dial up and dial down. It gains 2 minutes an hour pendant up. Any ideas. TIA.

      April 1, 2019 at 5:54 am #65070
      randy
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        I would suggest checking for a cracked balance jewel. It could be causing “drag” in that position, reducing the amplitude and causing the watch to gain.
        I would also check the staff under a strong loupe, to insure that one of the pivots didn’t get bent when you replaced/reassembled the balance. That can cause a similar condition.

        Best of luck !

        Randy

        April 1, 2019 at 12:37 pm #65071
        pbdechant
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          Thank you Randy, Jewels were replaced but that doesn’t mean one could have cracked, will inspect everything when I get the watch back. Just something new that I never dealt with yet.

          April 1, 2019 at 4:52 pm #65072
          randy
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            You’re welcome..hope it’s an easy fix !

            Best regards,

            Randy

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