Aug 11, 2012 · Charlano, Welcome to the NAWCC Message Board. My first question is why are you intent on oiling the clock movement? The oils used in clock movements are designed to do exactly …

Aug 13, 2006 · Colin, Henry Fried is not specific as to which oil to use on pallet stones. He just specifies that they should be oiled, and that over-oiling should be avoided. My Rolex bulletin recommends …

Jun 13, 2006 · Your best bet is to obtain a lubrication chart for the particular movement your working on. This will tell you where to put the oil, and what type. There is more than one kind of oil to use in a …

Dec 28, 2021 · The watch won't be worn very much, if at all, so excess wear is only a minor possibility. Hack? Yes, but sometimes discretion is the better part of acceptable workmanship, IMHO. Back …

Jul 21, 2024 · You may be lucky just by cleaning and oiling but chances are the movement will have a few sloppy pivots that need dealing with. Check to ensure that the chime hammers (8 hammers) are …

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Mar 16, 2013 · I'm looking to learn more about mantel clocks and any clock, really. To start, where should I oil the clock movements when they need it? I've heard once every three years is good for …

Mar 5, 2025 · For oiling H & S rotors, I still use a 100-watt lightbulb and the method described by the March, 1975 issue of Popular Electronics (article attached). I know it isn't the best way, but I've had …

May 15, 2012 · I am a newbee in clock repair. I am working on a Franz Hermle 340-020. I cleaned it with altrasonic. When I oil it, shoud I oil the chime links and levers as well as the spindels.

Feb 13, 2023 · I have worked on a lot of mainspring clocks, but am now restoring my first Hermle movement with weights. So far, so good. I dismantled it, cleaned it in the ultrasonic cleaner, checked …