Watch Oiling
You would think that selecting a watch oil would be simple.
Amazingly though, the greatest controversies in the world
of horlogoy rage over which watch oils to use.
Once you do select an oil (or several as the case may be),
the trick then is to put the right amount in the right places.
The general rule is to go easy. Too much oil wanders to places
where it doesn't belong (as well as away from where it does belong).
Moebius
Moebius is a Swiss company that makes highly regarded watch oils.
- Moebius 9010 "Synt-A-Lube" - for balance staff, pallet jewels, escapement. 1.5 stokes, 6 year shelf life.
- Moebius 9020 "Synta-Visco-Lube" - for wheels and gear train. 2.7 stokes
- Moebius 9030 a fine oil (0.6 stokes) Use for cold temperatures.
- Moebius 9040 a fine oil (0.24 stokes) Use for ultra cold temperatures.
- Moebius 941 and 9415- a special oil for pallets (acts like grease, liquifies on impact).
Great stuff, but expensive.
- Moebius D-5 for clocks.
- Moebius 8200 - for mainsprings and high torque points. 3 year shelf life.
Fast moving pivots need light oils. Points that move slowly under stress need heavier oils.
It has been said that if a watch is clean, any oil is greatly beneficial.
9010 is the standard general purpose oil. With that and 941 for pallets, you would do fine.
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