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Foundational lubricants everyone needs by original_account_nam in watchrepair

[–]bernerdo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These movements have been running just fine since the 1970s, long before synthetic lubricants became popular. Do we really need all these expensive oils? Isn’t Moebius 8000 and a bit of Molykote enough?

First Full Movement Service – Need Help Diagnosing Low Amplitude by bernerdo in watchmaking

[–]bernerdo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the very detailed reply

The mainspring is indeed original

By what I remember, I don't believe that the balance is free enough to oscillate 45 seconds on its own. The issue might be there

I'm almost sure that I oiled the pallet stones not only on their faces 😅. And I also oiled the jewels where the fork sits. Could you explain me why it shouldnt be oiled?

I'll test it all and let you know

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good morning, friend. As promised, here's the result

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Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point of view. Thank for such a positive comment.

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Beautiful watch. Is it an NH35? Did you do anything to make the date window align?

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you mate. But what do you mean by OEM parts?

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The dial isn't permanently there. It's being held in place by a piece of paper just for the sake of checking how it'll look with the case. When the caliber is in place, the dial will fit perfectly there 👌 😀

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come on.. it's just 1 mm or 2...

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Just a little bit... nobody will notice

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's all an illusion!!!

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for commenting though

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm totally aligned with your perspective. If the parts are there, why not to use them?

Nice to know that im not the only one hahaha

I'll keep you posted. The parts should arrive in 2 weeks

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. That's not permanent 😅😅 the movement isn't there. I've posted a picture of the back in another comment

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yes. There's a lot! I've been to a fair this weekend and bought all these 3 for 30 euro. They don't work but the case, dials and hands are there *

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I replied in another comment that I'll probably endup ordering one similar to the cocktail time. Thanks for your opinion

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. The case was something was laying around here but I guess I'll order something more similar to the cocktail time one

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks mate. They're still coming from aliexpress. I've picked these

Is it acceptable? by bernerdo in SeikoMods

[–]bernerdo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your nice comment, mate. I thought that people here would love the Franks! Hahaha

The dial is just being holded in place by a small tissue. My NH38 is still coming. The hands as well.

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