rusty peters 0 Posted May 18, 2014 Reg's use of the term "squealer" is incredibly funny. Looks like the rep factory that used this A7750 used the whole oil supply. The next 300 watches will ship bone dry. Did I ever mention how much I like three hand watches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myaz 3 Posted May 18, 2014 What were they thinking? And you use the term loosely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkz88 0 Posted May 18, 2014 Eh,now I just service this watch when I open inside.i found this ... Too much oil I need to clean it off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 18, 2014 Thats scary a coincidence, same oil overflow, and anvil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkz88 0 Posted May 18, 2014 Yeah,Micky same like ur one i can't believe what kind of factory doing like that?oh scary... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSTEEL 0 Posted May 18, 2014 The movement I serviced today was from a AP ROO RG with Sec@9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
profsteve 3 Posted May 18, 2014 Stinks of WD40, so probably that instead of oil, oh dear. At the least they could have used Mobil One or Castrol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.Rico 1 Posted May 18, 2014 WOW now i am concerned !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binatang 0 Posted May 19, 2014 I suspect that the metal/alloy used in the main spring is not the best & this was the factory's solution to guarantee some semblance of longevity. They wouldn't have oiled it like that if they didn't have to. More oil = More cost. If the oil smells WD-40ish it venture a guess that it was there not so much for lubrication but for corrosion resistance. I ever opened a clone Rolex 3135 based on a decorated ETA2836-2. There was large amount of grease between the drive plate & the winding bridge. The 1st thought that came to mind was how careless & haphazard the person/s that put this POS movement together. Later I figured out the reason for this huge amount of grease the winding bridge was floating on. The manufacturing tolerances of the clone 3135 were so loose that an assembled clean movement would just bind when all the screws were tightened. The grease was acting as spacer between the plate & the winding bridge so the movement could be assembled & run without binding. There is some method to their madness ... I assure you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brandwatch 0 Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) HI I was a spammer Edited May 19, 2014 by mazz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
George. 34 Posted May 19, 2014 It's either bone dry or a slick with 7750's... Really strange that they haven't got this movement down yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK01 0 Posted May 19, 2014 Hey u going to use that ?? I'll take some of that oil . Recycle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DR3M3L 4 Posted May 19, 2014 This is so common.... Almost as common as finding a totally dry mainspring inside..... :lmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnPilot 1 Posted May 19, 2014 Those idiots haven't any idea what they are doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lefty83g 0 Posted May 19, 2014 Now we all know that sufficient levels of lubricant are essential for a proper experience Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mariss 0 Posted May 21, 2014 Hmm I've never seen one with that much oil on it.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
binatang 0 Posted May 27, 2014 Shouldn't even be oil, should be grease in there . . . eeeew! Exactly, oil, or WD40 don't offer any braking whatsoever lol. I use Moebius 8217 or 8141 grease depending on the age of the spring. SSteel. Had an interesting chance meeting with an AD watch tech at the place I buy my watch consumables. Was looking to buy Moebius 8141. He overheard & asked what I was using it for? (It's a friendly place). I said for main spring lubrication & he further enquired what was I using now? I said D5. He told that D5 good enough for hobbyist & in fact was what he was taught to use in school for lubing the mainspring. He went on further & the only reason why people use Moebius 8141 is because Ofrei said so! He told me to look at the viscosity specs at 20 degrees: Moebius 8141 - 1250cst -4 to +100 C Moebius D5 - 1200cst -15 to +80 C HP1300 - 1267cst -35 to +100 C Performance wise, D5 is also superior to 8141 hence the 2x price. HP1300 by virtue of being the alternative to D5 can also be used but costs 3x. He said D5 is no longer used by AD techs, they all use HP1300 where it is specified in the charts. It is superior oil by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted May 27, 2014 He went on further & the only reason why people use Moebius 8141 is because Ofrei said so! Somehow that doesn't surprise me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
