How Do You Replace A Balance Staff In A Watch? - Vintage Watch Repair

A very common issue with vintage watches, especially those without shock protection is a broken balance staff, or an excessively worn one. In this specific case we look at removing a balance staff with a bent pivot. We then fit the new balance staff, and poise the balance ready for installation in the watch. I hope it helps to provide a set by step guide for your instruction.

[tk_customwoodworks]

I've watched endless hours of watch repair on YouTube, this is the most comprehensive explanation of replacing a balance staff that I've seen. Including roller removal.

[IMakeWatches]

Thanks for this video! This is the best video I've seen about changing a balance staff. I've been gathering the tools to try it myself with the help of this video!

[quaarjet]

Nicely done! Never thought to use the Horia tool for balance staff removal. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing 'secrets'!

[ChoocherFronz]

Thanks Ashton, another great vid. Thanks for showing how to deal with a loose roller table. Cheers.

[richardmcmellon]

A very helpful video, for a job I need to do.

[Distoideas]

Thank you very much, got lots information of staking tips. Great video.

[hyselwatchandclockrepair]

Thank you for sharing your experience on this excellent video.

[alanmckinnon]

Great video with nice voiceover. Subbed

[marekeos]

Excellent video. Very informative. Thanks for posting this! Subscribed.

[RandomRestore]

Thank you, what a great informativ video!!! You got a sub 😊👍 now i start a video marathon and watch all your videos. Best regards Danni 🇩🇰

[gwsjr]

I use the same roller removal tool, it works well just by sliding the wheel with the roller still attached the balance staff. No need to squeeze the tool as the ledge that fits between the wheel and roller is tapered so it essentially acts like a wedge to separate the two parts.

[boydsargeant]

Thanks Ashton, shame your hand was often in the way, but great commentary as ever!

[boydsargeant]

Thanks for this. I’m watching FB or the 2nd time. I had a lot of fun using the Bergeon 2810 roller table remover for the first time. I snapped the staff through the middle and lost the roller table!😮. Apart from being more careful, can you give me some user advice? Ta.

[etebol]

Thanks for the video and for sharing. Now I thought that the balance screws could be turned IN or OUT in order to alter the gravitational center, was that wrong?

[Watcheyes]

This was great, many thanks for the tips you shared, priceless. What Horia sortment of presses would you recommend? There is a set of 12 presses (Horia assortment no 3) and 6 anvils. The presses ranges from 70 to 180 (guess it's 0, 7 to 1, 80 mm). Thank you.

[VHMMP]

How do you know which side of the balance wheel to rivet the staff on?

[OpenWoodShop]

I feel like I know this procedure like the back of your hand.

[kiteboardkid]

Beautiful to see. Quick question Ashton... After watching this I'm looking to purchase a Horia Jewelling tool, I note there is a 3mm and 4mm spindle version does it make a difference which I buy?
Thank you and keep up the great content.

[alexanderkamerbeek]

What pusher did you use for this on the horia? I only have the pumps but they don't have holes in them.

[Peppermint]

Is this the most common problem with mechanical watches that won't run ? I'm looking on Ebay and wonder what is the reason many vintage wind-up watches won't run.