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That looks like a LOT of radium on the dial ! Take the necessary precautions. -
Have a look at my site here for info re these watches: https://www.helvetiahistory.co.uk/1930s-pilots-watches Thanks. Carl -
I am still not sure if „breaking“ ist the purpose of a breaking grease. It should just prolong the life of the highly loaded inner wall of the barrel which serves as a kind of breaking drum imho. That’s why MoS2 is used. Unfortunately I haven‘t found tests which compare power reserves of differently lubed barrels. Any ideas here? -
By LittleWatchShop · Posted
From Esslinger website: This special purpose Moebius grease contains Molybdenum disulphide to enhance it lubricity and resistance to pressure. It is designed for use on automatic mainsprings, to ensure proper functioning of the bridle. It is also recommended for use on the Bulova Accutron watch movements. Moebius 8201 natural watch grease lubricant Contains Molybdenum disulphide -------- I use this. -
By ManSkirtBrew · Posted
I was afraid this would be the answer. I will try a drop of oil, and also may try a method I saw where you hot glue an appropriately sized jar lid to the bezel and use that to turn it. I feel like it would be better than the ball in this case since I won't have to apply downward pressure on the threads to generate friction, like with the ball. A drop of P'Blaster and the hot glue got it done. Really interesting that you need to take the bezel off to set the watch and pull out this little lever. To add a little historical info: I own a brewery, and one of my customers brought this in for me to look at. It was his grandfather's, and no one knows the last time it was used. I wound it up and it sprung right to life. Not only that, but it looks better than a lot of more modern watches I've had on the timegrapher. Not bad for 140 years old! Here's a little video of it merrily tick-tocking away.
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