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rison123

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I have been searching the NAWCC archeives and while I find a plethra discussion concerning oils & lubricants. I am trying to locate information on WHERE to lubricate, and not.
Info or links would be appreciated. I am in the midst of my first COA and cannot find info on the wheres and hows? Humble opinions would be greatly appreciated!
 

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I have been searching the NAWCC archeives and while I find a plethra discussion concerning oils & lubricants. I am trying to locate information on WHERE to lubricate, and not.
Info or links would be appreciated. I am in the midst of my first COA and cannot find info on the wheres and hows? Humble opinions would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Steve Maddox

This question is a bit complicated for a brief reply, but most all horological instructional books cover it in fairly significant depth.

In short, for standard "time-only" watches, you should lubricate all the pivots, the mainspring, the pallet stones and/or escape wheel teeth, and the winding and setting mechanisms. If the movement has day/date, chronograph, and/or self winding mechanisms, there are other things that require lubrication as well.

The significant parts on the "do not lubricate" list include the pallet fork and rollers, the train wheels, and of course, the hairspring. If the movement is smaller than about 12 ligne, or if it's a "high-beat," don't lubricate the pallet pivots (the "breaking action" of the oil will adversely affect the pallet motion).

Be careful not to use too much oil, as too much is actually worse than not enough. Excessive oil will "migrate," and go where you don't want it, as well as leaving it's original location essentially dry.

Hope this helps!


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Steve Maddox
President, NAWCC Chapter #62
North Little Rock, Arkansas
 

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Yes Chuck, I if did learn anything from my vast research on this Website. It was to disassemble fully first. This is why I am beginning with several "E-bay Junkers" first. I'll save my vintage Elgins & Gruens for later. Thanks anyways though
 

rison123

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Chuck,
Thank you for the information. This is the type of info I have been looking for.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Steve for his advise as well. I spent much of Saturday researching to find diagrams to review his advise. Thanks to both for your input.......guarantees I'll be back for more.
 

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