Yay, balance patch! In the current version, winning without Hourglass feels a lot harder than before. To me, that sounds like the balance is in a better place now.
Is the issue Wrench or is the issue your Gem was already massive right from the shop (and then you Hammer'd it once or twice?) Big Gem = more and bigger Wrenches.
i'm glad you are enjoying the balance patch! and yeah i agree that wrench is definitely OP right now, will be definitely be getting an adjustment in the next update but enjoy it while you can! haha