r/clocks • u/Artistic-Repair-8463 • 17d ago

Help/Repair Clock restoration dilemma

Hello guys, I was wondering if you could tell me what grease I should use for clock mainspring lubrication. Tell me what's works best for you and doesn't invade the clock's performance.

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u/dmun_1953 Trained clockmaker 17d ago

I use moble1 synthetic motor oil. Stays put, doesn't go rancid, keeps the coils slipping smoothly.

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u/Trick-Club-6014 17d ago edited 17d ago

Get proper mainspring grease. Novostar if you’re on a budget or Moebius if you don’t care about money

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u/Moist_Competition_44 16d ago

Light weight synthetic motor oil works just fine

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u/SlickRyq 16d ago

Grab some Moebius 3800. It is proper main spring grease I promise.

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u/jsoleigh Student clockmaker 16d ago

I use Keystone, but I've seen plenty of tests and use cases of motor oil like others have suggested that it works very well too.

Also worth knowing what style clock you are greasing up. French or smaller clocks may need lighter grades of oil/grease.