Rolex Cal 1560

[autowind]

Excellent pics and it's nice to see a quality watch treated with the respect it deserves,  I look forward to seeing the finished job.  I'm afraid Rolex are a bit above my pay grade so it's nice to see one in safe hands.

[Legarm]

These are the oils & greases that I shall be purchasing for the rebuild.

 

 

Moebius (20ml) Microgliss D5

Moebius Oil 9010/2 (2ml)

Moebius 9103 (2ml) HP-1000

Moebius 8200 Semi-Liquid Grease

 

Any comment or recommendations, please feel free to let me know as I am on new territory with this.

[Geo]

I think this https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/grease-moebius-8213-semiliquid-greaseis the grease you should be buying for the inside edge of the barrel.

[Legarm]

I think this https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/grease-moebius-8213-semiliquid-greaseis the grease you should be buying for the inside edge of the barrel.

 

 

Thanks Geo, I read an old Rolex service guide and it shows another grease of similar qualities. I have now gone for the 8201, " For springs and slow moving parts with large friction areas (barrels etc.) with molybdenum disulphide (a black crystalline sulfide, simular to graphite) usually applied cold."

 

I hope that is right............ seems to be the modern equivalent to MR.

[Geo]

I think that will be too slippy for an automatic having moly in it.

Comments please Mark.

[Legarm]

I think that will be too slippy for an automatic having moly in it.

Comments please Mark.

I'm with Geo, any comments on the oil Mark?

[Mark]

9010 for balance endstones

9010/9020 or HP-500 for the train

D5 or HP-1300 for the high pressure train, motion work, barrel arbor etc.

8200 or 8201 for the mainspring (extremely fine film along it's length).

8213 or 8217 for the barrel walls to stop the bridle slipping too freely (small amount at three spots smeared around the wall, don't let it get pushed to the barrel floor when installing the spring), Automatic watches only.

9501 or MolyDX for high friction parts (cannon pinion, keyless work).

9415 Pallet stone oil

 

:)

[Legarm]

Thanks Mark. Can I then use these oils etc on wind up watches as well as Auto's?

[Mark]

Yes, these are the oils and greases generally used for mechanical wrist watches and pocket watches.

[Legarm]

Yes, these are the oils and greases generally used for mechanical wrist watches and pocket watches.

:)

[bobm12]

Great job, great pictures and good advise! What else can we ask for!

[Legarm]

Had to give this one a miss .....

 

Moebius 9501 Grease

Quantity UoM Unit price 1 or more 10ML £39.95

Funds don't run to this much, I will have to find an alternative,,,,,,, :(

[Mark]

Had to give this one a miss .....

 

Moebius 9501 Grease

Quantity UoM Unit price 1 or more 10ML £39.95

Funds don't run to this much, I will have to find an alternative,,,,,,, :(

 

Get some molykote dx.

http://www.silmid.com/products/molykote-dx-paste-50gm-tube.aspx

[Legarm]

Get some molykote dx.

http://www.silmid.com/products/molykote-dx-paste-50gm-tube.aspx

 

 

Ooooh that's better, ordered all the other oils and greases but £45 was a bit steep..... 

 

Thanks Mark....... :)

[Mark]

No problem :)

[anilv]

haha...solution in search of a problem?

 

Anyway I'm sure Rolex had a reason for this as they are not as 'gimmicky' as other manufacturers..maybe new hairspring material?

 

Apart from the oyster case, Rolex as a manufacturer is a bit boring in terms of innovating new tech..something like Mercedes in the 70-80s... their stuff works and works well but only because it's been highly refined..

 

Anil

[Legarm]

All the oils arrived today, but have to put the Rolex on hold to make a watch for middle daughters birthday, so I have been told..... really told........... several times apparently ..... must have not heard the dear wife ..... :(

[Geo]

Give her the Rolex! ;-)

[bobm12]

Wives must be heard! Priority #1 or else! :)

[Legarm]

Wives must be heard! Priority #1 or else! :)

 

Seen & not heard .......... or is that children?         

[Legarm]

well that was a fun three weeks. Really ill, nearly put in hospital. Anyway feeling a lot better and hoping to stay out of hospital.

Started the re-assembly and have got the balance and guard installed, running nicely and good amplitude.

Will install the rotor and automatic works tomorrow, can only do a small amount at the moment., 

the bracelet, case and hands have been refurbed and looking good. 

Will post pics of watch on completion.

[bobm12]

Hi Legarm,

 

Glad you are back and fit again! Looking forward to the final outcome...and yes, stay out of hospitals they are not fun even with beautiful nurses. ( I don't see why nurses have to be beautiful since once you are in a hospital it doesn't do you any good!) :)

 

Cheers,

 

Bob

[Geo]

well that was a fun three weeks. Really ill, nearly put in hospital. Anyway feeling a lot better and hoping to stay out of hospital.

Bloomin eck! I'm glad to here you're up and running again...........along with the watch. I look forward to the next does of photos.

[Vich]

Glad you escaped hospital and are back in the merry band of horoticks (bit like a lunatic but daft about watches) look forward to your pics.

Cheers, Vic

[Geo]

(bit like a lunatic but daft about watches)

Cheers, Vic

I resemble that statement!