Lubricants & Oils For Watches

This all purpose stem and waterproof crown lubricant is clean and stable and provides durable lubrication. The melting point is 450'F.

FB-901
$3.50
 

Like the other silicon greases this is a good, very high temperature lubricant and is available in a syringe. The syringe can be useful for certain applications.

FB-902
$5.95
 

D-5 is a standard in the watch industry. A heavier lubricant, D-5 is often specified for barrel pivots, automatic winding system components, and some of the train wheels (usually center and third). This is a lubricant every watchmaker should have. Twenty milliliters in glass bottle.

FB-916
$26.96
 

9010 is a standard in the watch industry. A light synthetic, it is the most specified oil for balance, escape, and train wheels. This is an essential.

FB-917
$18.10
 

8200 is sometimes specified for mainspring barrels and is a long-time standard, particularly for handwind watches. My recommendation would be to use Moebius 8141 in most applications instead. The particular application should dictate the oil.

FB-918
$13.68
 

This is a heavier (higher viscosity) version of the 9010. It is often specified for center and third wheels, as well as other medium-load applications. In my opinion, it can be substituted for many manufacturer's specification of 8141 on train wheels, and I usually do that. 9020 is an essential.

FB-919
$19.30
 

This is a medium-weight, non-synthetic lubricant often specified for train wheels and highly recommended for mainsprings. This is an essential for mainsprings, but I usually use Synt-A-Lube 9020 on the higher-torque train wheels.

FB-929
$12.70
 

Glissalube 20 is the most recommended braking grease for the walls of mainspring barrels in automatic watches. It is often used in conjunction with 8141. The latter is applied to spring coils and the barrel floor, the Glissalube 20 only to the walls of the barrel.

FB-930
$24.00
 

Moebius 941 developed for pallet jewels of mechanical movements is now also recommended by ETA for use on high grade quartz movements. Moebius 941, has a higher degree of oiliness than conventional synthetics and is rated a fine oil while 9415 is rated as a grease. Moebius 941 for pallet stones and pins for watches 5 1/2 ligne up a pocket watches. Also use Moebius 941 on Escape Wheels for the same size watches.

OL-233
$20.60
 

9415 has only a single application, the pallet jewels. On the pallets and escape teeth, 9415 remains a grease until impact of the pallet, at which time it momentarily liquefies. This keeps lubricant where it belongs and away from the many parts of the escapement where it does not belong. Synt-A-Lube 9010 can be used on the pallets, but many wear by the amplitude gains when using 9415. I use the 9415 on pallets. The above comments are written by Walt Odets, below are ETA & Moebius views on 9415. This special synthetic grease is recommended for pallets and escapements. Moebius 9415 is considered all-purpose, since it can be used with all watch and clock pallets.

FB-931
$22.40
 

Special synthetic mineral lubricant which is recommended by Ebauches SA and the Swiss Horological Research Laboratory. Excellent quality suitable for high friction over wide temperature range, -50 to 100C, on copper alloy parts in today high grade Quartz Watches.

173.190
$49.95
 

Same as #173.190 in a smaller tube.

6441-D
$29.98
 

A white homogeneous grease for lubrication of mechanical parts used in temperature range -30 degree to +150 degree celcius. Specially developed for parts subject to friction of medium pressure when mineral and standard synthetic lubricants break down due to temperature changes and exposure to the air. Also useful of greasing all types of joints as well as special optical and micro mechanical equipment.

FB-960
$42.00
 

This is the most specified lubricant for the stem and other keyless works parts. I like the silky feel it gives winding and hand-setting and I use it. One of the silicone greases (like FB-901) can also be used and will provide good protection from wear. But they just don't usually feel as nice during winding and hand setting.

FB-932
$4.10
 

For 5 ligne Watches all the way up to Large Pocket watch. All purpose barrel grease can be used in place of Moebius 8213, 8212, 8217.

COL-2024
$8.80
 

This “O” ring and gasket lubricator is fast and accurate. Place the gasket between the pads and twist the cover 1/2 turn to lubricate the part. The more vertical pressure you use, the more lubricant is applied, so keep it very light! The silicon lubricant used has a melting point of 450'F and will not run into the movement. This is hands-down the best way to lubricate a gasket and I wouldn't be without it.

FB-900
$6.95
 

Novostar type "B", for escape wheels, balance staffs etc. on watches. Novostar B oil can be used with Novostar L on pallet stones and pins for 5 to 8 3/4 ligne movements. The Novostar L would be used instead of Moebius 941 on the pallet and Novostar B would be used on the pins in place of Moebius 8000. Novostar B is also recommended for 5 to 8 3/4 ligne Escape Wheels (Moebius 941 or 8000), Balance Staff (replaces Moebius 9010 or 8000), Center Wheel (replaces Moebius 9020 or 8000), Novostar R can also be used on 5 to 8 3/4 ligne Center Wheels, use Novostar B on the Wheel Train (replaces Moebius 9010 or 8000), Barrel Arbors (replaces Moebius 9020 or 8000), Novostar R can also be used on 5 to 8 3/4 ligne Barrel Arbors, use Novostar B on the pallet pins found on 9 3/4 all the way up to Pocket Watch Movements, Novostar B can also be used on Escape Wheels and Balance Staffs 9 3/4 ligne to 19 ligne movements, Novostar M can also be used on those parts as well. These oils would be used in place of the Moebius 941, 8000, 9010 oils. Novostar B or Novostar L can be used on the Center Wheel, Wheel Train and Barrrel Arbors of 9 3/4 ligne all the way up to Large clocks in place of Moebius 8141. I am sure that you can find a lot of uses for Novostar "B" oil. Approximate viscosity at 20C mm2/s 89, Infalammable at 278C

COL-2021-B
$5.69
 

Type "H" is a high viscosity oil for Pallet Stones and Pins, Escape Wheels and Balance Staffs on most clocks. Can be used in place of Moebius 8030. Approximate viscosity at 20C mm2/s 132, Infalammable at 247C

COL-2020-30H
$8.80
 

For Watches and Chrometers, Pallet Stones, Escape Wheels ets. Use Novostar L on Pallet stones from 5 to 12 ligne movements as well as Chronometers (replaces Moebius 941), Novostar L also goes well on Center Wheels, Wheels Trains and Barrel Arbors on any movement from 9 3/4 ligne up to Large clocks (replaces Moebius 8141). Approximate viscosity at 20C mm2/s 82, Infalammable at 288C

COL-2022
$9.20
 

Novostar type "M", for Pallet Stones, Escape Wheels on Pocket Watch and Alarm Clocks. Use Novostar M on 13 to 18 ligne Pallet Stones & Pins (13-18 Ligne, Small Alarm Clocks), Escape Wheels (13-18 Ligne, Small Alarm Clocks), Balance Staffs (replaces Moebius 941, 9010) Novostar R also work on Alarm Clock Pallet Pins, Escape Wheels and Balance Staffs (replaces Moebius 8030). Approximate viscosity at 20C mm2/s 95, Infalammable at 283C

COL-2023
$8.69
 

Swiss Novostar Oil, Equal to any oil on the market. Type "R" is of low viscosity and is for escapement parts on small clocks and pocket watches. Use Novostar R on 5 to 8 3/4 ligne Center Wheels and Barrel Arbors (replaces Moebius 9020, 8000 or Novostar B), Novostar R is also recommended for the Pallet Stones, Escape Wheels and Balance Staffs on Alarm, Mantel, Wall and Large Clocks (replaces Moebius 9020, 8030 or Novostar M or H. Approximate viscosity at 20C mm2/s 110, Infalammable at 254C

COL-2020-20R
$7.15
 

Grease for all winding parts, stems, clutch and crown wheels, Mainsprings and slipping springs. Use Swiss made Novostar Winding Grease for all winding mechanisms of all automatic watches and for all winding mechanisms, hour and calendar settings from 5 ligne watches to large clocks. On certain 5 to 8 3/4 ligne watches you might want to use Novostar H instead. Novostar Winding Grease can be used in place of the following Moebius products 8030, 8200, 9010, 9020 when used on the above list winding, setting parts and mainsprings.

COL-2025
$8.80