Don't Make this ONE MISTAKE when Oiling Jewels

In this video, I talk about the biggest mistake made in jewel lubrication and how to check your work to make sure you are not losing amplitude.

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[rossjackson]

Thank you Alex. The gentle voice of information. Learned so much since watching you from day one. Best wishes.

[lastwordindicator]

I (since I was a little kid) have been able to take things apart, see how they work, and fix them. It's the intricate details that are only acquired through years of hands on experience that you pass on in easy to understand (please forgive my terminology here) "pro tips" that you and so few like you do valuable to the craft of watch making.

[tomholloway]

Thanks Alex, something to ponder and think about, as far as I have seen in my research is “ask 3 watchmakers about lubrication, you get 5+ answers” 😂

[adamcurpier]

Just came across your channel. Been binge watching, :). Great tips!

[kswaminathan]

Words of wisdom from the Maestro, which can not be found in any watch repairing manual. Thank you, Alex Sir for enlightening us

[pedrog]

It’s awesome when the video turns out not to be clickbait and is solid gold information instead

[hockeyrd]

Good tips. 20 years ago my watchmaking mentor said "more damage is done by watchmakers using too little oil", so your comments on a larger pivot needing more oil is exactly what he meant. Also, while I don't use the automatic oilers, I do like to change to a larger oiler for pocket watches. BTW, so many folks with channels now, and you still see guys too lazy to change their screw drivers between different size screws! lol

[IMSAIGuy]

love the channel. My question is about pivot jewels. I know you are not supposed to lubricate them, but I do not know the reason why this is bad

[keithstarling]

I always enjoy your video's and learn something from them, Thanks Alix

[corneliobouis]

Alex what is your thought on lubrication yes/no of the pallet fork pivots. Most say no. I believe Seiko says yes.

[Supercruze]

Alex, always informative and relevant information I can use in my watchmaking. Could you comment on the types of oil used for the various train wheels. If may memory serves me, I have seen where a servicing guide for say an ETA 2892-2 calls for HP1300 for for most of the train pivots if not all and this typically works very well and I get good results on amplitude around 280 - 300 range. However, I service a lot of vintage Seiko which typically yield lower amplitude 220s - 240s for 6 series than say a Swiss movement as a general rule of thumb and I tend to shy away from the heavier viscosity lubricants like HP1300 on the train and stick with 9010 which yields better amplitude results for me. I am always very careful to peg all jewels pivots and inspect pivots and jewels under high magnification after cleaning and prior to assembly. Am I doing the right thing here? Any thoughts appreciated. John S

[davelowey]

Hi Alex, just saying great watchmaking videos, thank you for the advise on movement holders it is on point, i myself said why did i not think to do that, thank you Alex. Dave from UK

[VWatchie]

I couldn’t really make sense of this until I replaced the word “arbor” for “pivot shoulder”. Not sure what is the correct terminology. Perhaps both!? Anyway, thanks for another very informative video! 👍

[clockboy]

Great vid again. Following on from this we should use different oils when oiling well. I oil on the slowest biggest wheel with HP 1300 on the faster smaller wheels with HP 1000 and the smallest wheel ( escape) with 9010. Also as shown in the excellent vid vary the amounts applied..

[davidboettcher]

Great advice, lubrication is all about the three Rs: the Right amount of the Right Lubricant in the Right place.

[dekim]

Thanks for another great tip Alex. I think my x10 loupe is bit to weak for observing the amount of lubrications. Maybe I have to get a microscope or another loupe with better magnification.. wil x20 loupe work?

[eemdaray]

Hello Sir, lubrication of the watch with the hp1300 and 9415 is either enough or should add more like 8300

[dimanfpv]

So I just came across your channel. I have recently fell in love with mechanical watches. My goal is to service my own watches. I am trying to gain enough knowledge before I begin the process and I was looking for a repair tutorial. I found your page and started to look for your series but the first 2 videos are missing. Is there away I can get ahold of those first 2 videos. I have downloaded the rest of them and started to watch them but I really don't want to miss out on anything. Any help would be appreciated

[oliverh]

Brilliant informative video as always! What's the coolest watch you have done work on?

[RavNivara]

perfect time to discuss oiling pallet jewels/arbors then segue into escapement lube variations from slow, low beat turtles all the way to 5 Hz extreme pressure escapements