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Is it just me? or does someone feel the same way? I can also see when I post a topic it automatically duplicates it, you might want to fix that.

Just stopping by! But I might stay! What a really nice website you have! I can see who ever made this has some skills!

Different parts of the movement experience different forces. High-speed, low-torque parts (like the balance pivots) require very thin, light oil so they don't drag. Low-speed, high-torque parts (like the mainspring barrel arbor) require heavy oil or grease to withstand the heavy friction.

What is the difference between the cleaning fluid and the rinsing fluid used in a watch cleaning machine?

The symptom is that the watch will run sluggishly, lose time, or stop entirely. The fix is to completely strip the movement down, clean away the old residue in a cleaning machine, and apply fresh, correct oil to the jewels and pivots.

During the stripping (disassembly) phase, what is the very first and most critical safety step a watchmaker must take before removing any gears?

Great breakdown! Spot on about not buying the absolute cheapest tools. I learned the hard way that cheap tweezers will launcher a click spring into another dimension, never to be seen again. Building the toolkit in stages is definitely the most budget-friendly and least overwhelming way to start. Looking forward to seeing your recommendations for Stage II!