Reversing And Auxiliary Reversing Wheels

[matabog]

Hello everybody!

My name is Bogdan and I am a what you would call a watch enthusiast.

 

Could anyone describe a technique of cleaning and oiling the reversing and auxiliary reversing wheels from the automatic part of an ETA (parts 1488 and 1530). Maybe even a video ;)

 

I know that for 2824, the service manual (from www.eta.ch) says they shouldn't be washed but replaced when needed. But for the older and nomore produced model ETA 2846, the service manual (from cousinsuk) doesn't say not to wash them, but to use moebius 9010 to oil them.

 

I sincerely hope that the whells from 2824 will fit the 2846 as I will get my hands on a set of those in a couple of days.

 

Thank you,

Bogdan

 

[Geo]

Welcome to the forum Bogdan you will find this a friendly and knowledgable place.

I'm sure that Mark who runs the forum will give you good advice regarding your maintenance problem.

[Mark]

The 2824 and 2846 movements share the same reversing wheels.

 

It is best to replace them as they are very cheap (both coming to a little more than £10).

 

I have cleaned them in the past and lubricated them by dissolving some 9010 in Horolode and soaking the wheels in them - but it's more trouble than it's worth and it's quicker, and less messing about, to just replace them :)

[matabog]

Thank you very much for your reply! Could you tell me where I could buy them from? I couldn't find them on cousinsuk.

[Mark]

I just checked and they are available on cousins. Search under 2824. ;)

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