Swiss Made Red Fine Tip Oiler
4.5 from 141 notes
$7.79

4.7 from 296 notes
A set of plastic watch oilers in four graded sizes, shaped to hold a controlled drop of lubricant for movement jewels.
$18.95
Prices are as our retail partner last showed them.
| Reference | 55-710 |
|---|---|
| Drawer | Oiling & Lubricants |
| What it is | A tool in its own right |
| Bench job | Working on the movement |
Four plastic oilers graduated across distinct tip sizes sit ready on the movement bench. We mold each handle in a distinct color so you can switch between lubricants without confusing the reservoir. The small spoon tip picks up the drop and deposits it into the cup of the jewel.
The handles are molded in red, blue, green, and yellow. A glance lets you identify the fine tip from the heavier sizes when moving between train jewels, balance settings, and mainspring barrels across the movement.
Each tip is formed to retain oil by capillary action until it touches the jewel surface. The paddle profile holds a consistent bead of lubricant so you can place it without spreading excess fluid across the plate.
The plastic construction provides a light stem between your fingers. It holds steady as you guide the point down through the bridge apertures toward the endstones and cap jewels.
Pith wood or dry elder pith cleans the tips between lubrications. Store them flat or in a stand to keep dust and stray bench matter off the working ends.
4.5 from 141 notes
$7.79
4.7 from 133 notes
$8.00
$28.00
$35.95
Why oilers come in graded sizes, what an oil cup with a lid is for, why the oil is picked up from the cup and not from the bottle, how a jewel takes a drop, and how oilers are cleaned between grades.
55-710
$18.95