Best Clock Lubricant(s)

[AndreiMartin]

Hello watch forum team,

What lubricant(s) do you recommend for small clocks up to grandfather clocks?

Thank you,

 

Andrei M.

 

[watchweasol]

  The most recommended clock oil is "Windles" they have been around a long time and are a trusted brand.

[AndreiMartin]

3 minutes ago, watchweasol said:

  The most recommended clock oil is "Windles" they have been around a long time and are a trusted brand.

Thank you for the reply! How would you apply it? Is it a special oiler?

[watchweasol]

Application can be done with watch/clock oilers. Spe are pens like the Bergeon and are expensive, Oil pen 1is a cheaper version and the coloured  oil pins are used for watches and clocks depending on the size of the clock and the amount of oil required.

[oldhippy]

Windles is the best. If you repair small travel alarm clocks then a pocket watch oil for the balance. French carriage clocks with a platform escapement again use a pocket watch oil with a fine oiler 

[AndreiMartin]

39 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

Windles is the best. If you repair small travel alarm clocks then a pocket watch oil for the balance. French carriage clocks with a platform escapement again use a pocket watch oil with a fine oiler 

Thank you! Is Moebius 941 OK for escapement wheel lubrication?

[watchweasol]

Hi   find attached lubrication information regarding oils and greases.

_RecommendedLubricantsforGettingStarted.pdf Moebius Oil_Chart.pdf

[oldhippy]

3 hours ago, AndreiMartin said:

Thank you! Is Moebius 941 OK for escapement wheel lubrication?

No not for clock escapements. It is a synthetic oil developed for surface treatment of pallet jewels and the escape wheel in high frequency watches above 28'800 train. Also for high grade quartz movements.