Watch Oil Types
Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:17 pm
Being extremely new to watch servicing, I am wondering about all the different types of watch oil. In the videos we are told about using a good oil such as moebius, but which one? Other forums say to use a different type based upon what it is that you are oiling. This would be a considerable investment of oil for someone who would service maybe 10 to 20 watches per year. I am also told that this oil only has a shelf life of 2 years. Is this true?
I'm not trying to be skimpy here, but I'd really like some advice from those of you who have done this for a while. Do I need all the different types or is there an all purpose oil that will suffice.
One final note, would it make a difference if I hoped to service other people's watches for profit verses my own personal watches? I only ask this in case the is an answer based upon what I can live with in my own collection verses what is expected when you service watches for profit.
Thanks everyone
Monty
I'm not trying to be skimpy here, but I'd really like some advice from those of you who have done this for a while. Do I need all the different types or is there an all purpose oil that will suffice.
One final note, would it make a difference if I hoped to service other people's watches for profit verses my own personal watches? I only ask this in case the is an answer based upon what I can live with in my own collection verses what is expected when you service watches for profit.
Thanks everyone
Monty