Cleaning an electric watch

[ricardopalamino]

jdrichard ask how to clean an electric watch . I am going to start this thread by posting from the Hamilton Electric watch manual....

 

And  from the Accutron 218 Service manual....

 

With the Hamilton electrics it is a normal service cleaning procedure , EXCEPT for the Balance wheel . The balance wheel has a coil attached that should not be subjected to harsh chemicals , alcohol , or petroleum based solvents . I am speaking of the coil itself . As for the rest of the components on the balance staff I use a hairspring cleaner applied with an eyedropper directly on the hairspring and a fine cosmetic or watercolor brush to clean it and then lay it on absorbent paper and use my blower to dry it . I also use the brush to clean the the other parts on the balance shaft ,...and there are quire a few little goodies on it , and use the hairspring cleaner or 91 percent  Isopropyl alcohol .

 

[Geo]

Thanks for that Louis.

[ricardopalamino]

7 hours ago, Geo said:

Thanks for that Louis.

Anytime Amigo....