The Risks of Poor-Quality Watch Servicing: Misuse of Lubetta Watch Oil

Proper watch servicing requires skill, precision, and the correct use of specialized tools and products. One such product, Lubetta watch oil, is specifically designed for oiling the reversers in an automatic winding system. However, in the hands of poor-quality watch repairers, this oil is often misused, leading to substandard results that can harm your timepiece.

The Problem: Submerging the Entire Movement

Instead of carefully applying Lubetta oil to the reversers as intended, some low-quality watch repairers take shortcuts by submerging the entire movement in the oil. This is often followed by placing the movement in an ultrasonic cleaner, claiming it as a “full service.” While this process may make the movement appear clean and lubricated, it is far from a proper service.

Why This Practice Is Harmful

1. Inadequate Cleaning: Submerging the movement in oil and cleaning it ultrasonically does not remove dirt, grime, or old lubricants from the components. Instead, it merely spreads contaminants around the movement.

2. Over-Lubrication: Excess oil can seep into areas where lubrication is unnecessary, causing the movement to attract dust and dirt. This leads to increased wear and poor performance over time.

3. Damage to Delicate Components: Ultrasonic cleaning with oil can harm sensitive parts, such as jewels and pivots, compromising the accuracy and reliability of the watch.

The Right Way to Service a Watch

Professional watch servicing involves carefully disassembling the movement, cleaning each component individually, and applying the appropriate lubricants in precise amounts.

In conclusion, improper use of Lubetta oil and shortcuts like ultrasonic cleaning do more harm than good. Our fully documented services give you peace of mind while asserting the quality of our work.