Basic Watch Oiling

[jdrichard]

Having just started watch repair as a hobby, I would like some help on the basic Oil that I should be using for the different components of the movement. There are too many selections and opinions out there.

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[Folkvisor]

Mark has some good advice regarding this topic in one of his videos.

[bobm12]

Also search the site for lube, lubrication, oils, etc.

[Geo]

Have a read of this http://www.watchrepairtalk.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_id=3713 it is well worth a read. Look at a few of Mark's videos in the "Video Tutorials" section, you will see the amount and type of oil he uses, and his technique in applying it.

[oldhippy]

You can start out using two oils one which needs to be thin for the balance and one slightly thicker for the train,winding parts and mainspring. I retired a few years ago so I'm not up to date on what oils are on offer in this present time.

[jdrichard]

Oils I have purchased so far.

1. Moebius 9010

2. Moebius 9104, HP1300

3. Moebius D-5

4. KT22

5. Pocket watch oiler (not sure the viscosity)

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[jdrichard]

You can start out using two oils one which needs to be thin for the balance and one slightly thicker for the train,winding parts and mainspring. I retired a few years ago so I'm not up to date on what oils are on offer in this present time.

I don't think I have the oil required to oil the balance cock assembly, pinions etc?

Oils I have purchased so far.

1. Moebius 9010

2. Moebius 9104, HP1300

3. Moebius D-5

4. KT22

5. Pocket watch oiler (not sure the viscosity)

From Canada

From Canada

[jdrichard]

Thanks for the link, great study

From Canada

[Folkvisor]

9010 is fine for cap jewels.

[jdrichard]

Also search the site for lube, lubrication, oils, etc.

Thanks Bob. Once you go in deep, it's too late:)

From Canada

[jdrichard]

9010 is fine for cap jewels.

Understood, thanks. Seems like 9010 is good for most parts, not sure how to oil individual gears and teeth or if it is even necessary.

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[bobm12]

You will need the maintenance chart/service data for the movement and oil where it tells you to. No oil on gears and/or teeth! Only pivots and jewels and some other rubbing parts.

[Folkvisor]

And I was also told 'NEVER OIL PALLET LEVER PIVOTS' - so, that's what I was told.

 

You already have more different kinds of oil than my watchmaker...LOL

 

I live in Saskatchewan. Where are you?

 

Dave

[jdrichard]

And I was also told 'NEVER OIL PALLET LEVER PIVOTS' - so, that's what I was told.

You already have more different kinds of oil than my watchmaker...LOL

I live in Saskatchewan. Where are you?

Dave

i am in Ottawa . Thanks for the advise

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[oldhippy]

And I was also told 'NEVER OIL PALLET LEVER PIVOTS' - so, that's what I was told.

 

You already have more different kinds of oil than my watchmaker...LOL

 

I live in Saskatchewan. Where are you?

 

Dave

That is correct. You can oil the pallet stones with a very tiny drop of oil but that is all.

[jdrichard]

That is correct. You can oil the pallet stones with a very tiny drop of oil but that is all.

And that oil is 9010?

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[Folkvisor]

I use 9010 for cap jewels. 9415 for pallet stones or 921/2 from Perrrin's in Toronto - basically the same thing.

[Folkvisor]

A small drop on the exit stone is all that is needed.

[bobm12]

The basically part worries me...

 

Also, d5 and Hp1300 are used in the same spot, either one or the other. If the movement is low bit you can use 9010 in the pallet jewels in a pinch. You only use 9415 or 941 (for low bit) in the pallet jewels and you don't list them, so I guess either 9010 or get some of the real product just in case.

[jdrichard]

Only for the exit jewel, interesting

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[oldhippy]

My master told me both,but a very very tiny amount. You would oil both if the pallets were of the pin type.

[jdrichard]

Thanks Mr. Oldhippy

From Canada

[Folkvisor]

I agree, Bob; 'basically' is a dangerous word. I think that lubrication is a huge subject.

[rogart63]

I use this when i can't find any answers from manuals and service pdf. Good place to start . http://www.nawcc-index.net/Articles/BTI-The_Practical_Lubrication_of_Clocks_and_Watches.pdf

Have written it out and put them together so it's easy to find and read when i need. 

Edited March 2, 2016 by rogart63