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Movements & Calibres

Lubrication, In Short

Last updated 16 Sep 2026

A quick-reference oil chart — always check the manufacturer's technical guide for a specific calibre before servicing.

  • Moebius 9010 — fast-moving jewelled bearings (train wheels).
  • Moebius HP-1300 — slow trains and motion work (keyless works, calendar).
  • Moebius 8200 / 8217 — mainspring, in hand-wound and automatic barrels respectively.
  • Moebius 9504 — grease for keyless works, pallet stones and other high-friction contact points.
  • Epilame (e.g. Fixodrop) — treat the pallet stones and escape wheel teeth before oiling to stop oil creep.

Over-oiling is the single most common cause of a "runs fine on the wrist, stops resting" fault — oil migrates and gums the train.

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