Q: I have an antique Elgin pocketwatch that runs wonderfully and keeps great time when it's in my watch case. However, when I carry it with me, the watch will run slow or even stops. I haven't carried it around because I don't want to mess it up any more than it already may be. Balance staff maybe?
A: It probably just needs routine service. It could be a staff or jewel problem, but there are other possibilities. It likely runs very poorly in a specific orientation other than hanging upright. If a balance staff is actually broken, a watch won't run at all.
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