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Watch School Wednesday: Understanding the Free‐Sprung Balance and Why High‐End Brands Swear by It
What Makes a Free‐Sprung Balance Different—and Why It Matters on the Wrist
Vuk Radic
February 25, 2026 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes
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