Home self made service: waterproofing and rotor silencing

[Cubatobaco]

I found the right oil on Amazon
2ml will last forever

Be sure to add 1/2 drop at max because if you drop too much oil it will block the parts right under the rotor

Than you! I have been doing a lot of reading and watching videos. Appreciate the help.

 

[GermanWatchMaster]

@Giammy thanks for your tutorial
Sorry, I don't understand. Where did you put the oil? Where I drew the circle in the picture? Could you draw it for me on the picture? I'm afraid of ruining it.

 

[GermanWatchMaster]

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[Giammy]

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Yes, right in there you can see some small metal balls rolling around the weight, just put 1 or 2 little drops precisely on these balls, just with 2 drops you can be sure that the oil will spread anywhere it needs

 

[rockharddials]

holly cow that moebius oil is expensive. just throwing this out there, almost same viscosity, 1000 vs 12xx

 

[kilowattore]

I’m not a watchmaker but I read many threads of watchmakers and they say so… I tried it and it worked good, so… what’s the problem? Anyone give their experience to others and then the one who will try the works choose which method use for himself

True but you should always consider what more experienced people can offer.
Some kind of issues do not show up immediately, but will eventually happen with time so when you do a thing you better do it well.
Removing the rotor is just a matter of unscrewing 1 screw after all

@domiffm made valid points:

1- uneven oiling/greasing can cause excessive wear on parts that didn't receive enough lubrication.
2. Putting oil in the wrong spot without properly distributing it and cleaning it might cause the oil to go in unwanted places inside the movement.
3. Please check carefully maker specifications on which oil to use. Other lubricants might work but they can leave residues or decay with time. You can easily find this info by googling ETA oil chart with your movement ref number (e.g. 2836).

Happy learning!

 

[Giammy]

True but you should always consider what more experienced people can offer.
Some kind of issues do not show up immediately, but will eventually happen with time so when you do a thing you better do it well.
Removing the rotor is just a matter of unscrewing 1 screw after all

@domiffm made valid points:

1- uneven oiling/greasing can cause excessive wear on parts that didn't receive enough lubrication.
2. Putting oil in the wrong spot without properly distributing it and cleaning it might cause the oil to go in unwanted places inside the movement.
3. Please check carefully maker specifications on which oil to use. Other lubricants might work but they can leave residues or decay with time. You can easily find this info by googling ETA oil chart with your movement ref number (e.g. 2836).

Happy learning!

You're right, as always

I'm not an expert, I just tried based on what I could read around.

As you say, it's also true that we have to listen to those who have more experience, unfortunately there is a big problem regarding trust…
Some, like you, are honest and can be trusted, others unfortunately not.
I've seen people who asked €500 for services they never done, I've seen others who asked €100 for a €20 job or even asking money for new parts never replaced.
I trust you and I agree with you, but unfortunately I don't trust many others