Blackrain Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 So after opening the cases on my new found treasures, and adjusting the timing as well as I can, I find myself wondering if I should be relubing the gasket ring on the caseback with some type of lubricant. Two of the backs went back on like butter, but one definitely seems dry, or scratchy as it goes back on. I don't expect any of them to be waterproof, but I'd like to give them the best chance of surviving me washing my hands occasionally. Of all the choices, what should I be using, and it what quantity? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Silicon grease, use as little as possible, you really just want to wet the o-ring and not much more. Its often worth replacing the o-ring at the same time. THeres not much you can do for the threads although a little grease to help ot close won't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Would Astroglide work as well? ...sorry, couldn't resist. /Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrain Posted March 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 Silicon grease, skim coat only, will do, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivia Posted March 20, 2007 Report Share Posted March 20, 2007 So after opening the cases on my new found treasures, and adjusting the timing as well as I can, I find myself wondering if I should be relubing the gasket ring on the caseback with some type of lubricant. Two of the backs went back on like butter, but one definitely seems dry, or scratchy as it goes back on. I don't expect any of them to be waterproof, but I'd like to give them the best chance of surviving me washing my hands occasionally. Of all the choices, what should I be using, and it what quantity? Thanks! Watch supply houses carry two products that I have used. One is called Silicon 7 and has the consistency of a heavy grease; the other is T-930 sealing grease and has the consistency of syrup. These are two of the products watchsmiths use. You can also get some silicon grease at auto supply houses and that will work in a pinch, but the silicon 7 and T-390 are better for watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 I use Bergeon KT 22 grease on the O rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gioarmani Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 A $3 oz. of Silicon grease off eBay's all I've ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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