Which adjustment was vital for seafaring chronometers because changes in the balance spring’s elasticity?

💡 Explanation

Thermal compensation of the balance was crucial because **thermal expansion** affected the balance spring elasticity in early chronometers, therefore consistent timekeeping requires adjusted materials, rather than only escapement or magnetic shielding.

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