Watch lubrication: what products I use and how I prepare my oil cups [ASMR]

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Correct lubration is an integral part of any watch service. JK shows how to prepare oil cups after cleaning and what lubrication products he uses in which scenarios.

No narrating, just the sound of tools.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:10 Lubrication essentials
• Cleanliness has top priority
• Keep oil cup lids closed when not in use
• Change out lubricants regularly, ideally weekly
• Check the expiration date of lubricants, it'll effect performance
• Use the technical guide of a movement whenever possible
• Without technical guide:
• High speed, low torque: low viscose oil
• Low speed, high torque: high viscose oil
• Metal on metal interaction: grease
• DO NOT LUBRICATE THE PALLET FORK PIVOTS, EVER!
00:43 High speed, low torque parts: Moebius 9010
03:00 Low speed, high torque parts: Moebius 9104 (HP1300) or Moebius 9103 (HP1000)
05:13 Pallet fork jewels: Moebius 9415 or Moebius 941 (up to 21600 vph)
07:05 Metal on metal interaction in setting systems and other high friction areas: Molykote DX
08:41 Mainsprings after cleaning: Moebius 8300. New mainsprings are pre-lubricated.
08:55 Barrel walls (and only walls!) of automatic watches: Moebius 8301 or Moebius 8201
09:08 Gaskets of all kinds, crown tubes: Silicon grease
09:24 Inversion wheels and paws of automatic winding systems: Lubeta V105
09:38 Ball bearings of automatic winding systems: Lubeta V106
09:54 Epilame (Fixodrop) for escape wheels, pallet forks and cap jewels: Dr. Twillich Antispread E2/200

DISCLAIMER: This channel and the videos shown are not sponsored in any way. All products shown is what I use and what works best for me based on my own experience. Your mileage may vary.