Use of canned air a good idea?...

[nnomad]

I just wonder, if its ok to use those little pressurized cans with air in order to clean dust from inside the watch and movement or is it by far a better idea to use a blower?...

cheers,

A.

[ubiquitous]

Better to use a blower; canned air contains chemicals that can damage dials, hands, etc.

[nnomad]

Better to use a blower; canned air contains chemicals that can damage dials, hands, etc.

cheers,

A.

[RLudlowe]

Canned air has a lot of power, it can blow small parts clear across the room and damage a balance wheel.

Better to use a blower, much more control

[trailboss]

Yep, canned air is powerfull enough to turn your hairspring into a tangled heap in no time. Good thought but a bad idea. Asking first was a very good idea tho

Col.

[Rolexman]

I use canned air for making sure the inside of the case is nice and clean before reassembling a watch. That's when you need pressure