I've read that you're preferably supposed to use oil with single-digit cSt, or else the oil's viscosity will force the watch to work harder to move the hands, leading to a shorter battery life and worn out components. I think Sinn uses an oil with a cSt of 2 or 3. Sadly, low viscosity silicone oil seems to be really hard to find unless you're buying it by the barrel.
@@EricSloferwatchreviews Cool. I've heard, fairly consistently, that the battery life can be cut down to about a third or so, depending on the oil. Really, though, a person who's comfortable hydro modding a watch can probably change a battery as well, so that's not a huge deal. Thanks for the response! Thinking about doing something like this myself with a cheap, dressier Casio.
Nice video as I am about to mod one myself. Quick question, I like the bubble floating and I know you mentioned the second hand is spot on, but curious to know if bubble will ever interfere with any of hands especially the second hand.
@@EricSloferwatchreviews Ok but oil viscosity will slow down the stopwatch. Try to swim in an oil pool to see what I mean. So I might put ethanol instead but my fear is that the time goes faster then, since ethanol is so light in density.
that's a very detailed tutorial, I have that same watch and can't wait to try it out. Good stuff! Also, do you think mineral oil is a good choice of oil to fill the watch?
I have enjoyed your video. I did this mod on my Casio Duro. I really like the looks of the dial. It now loses time, like 10 secs per hour, and sometimes stops. Any ideas?
@@EricSloferwatchreviews Mystery continues, last night my duro started running at the correct rate. Tracking its run rate now, but close to normal. Running just fine at -.9 sec/day as measured today. Any ideas?
@@EricSloferwatchreviews stopped again, reset hands and it started again. I now am thinking the hands are getting hung up. I had hoped to not have to open and re-oil.
Great video Eric.
Very informative and well explained.
How fun!! I especially like the bubble.
Este compa' armo un despitorre pero al final lo logró!!! This guy made a messy process but he achieved the goal!!!
I've read that you're preferably supposed to use oil with single-digit cSt, or else the oil's viscosity will force the watch to work harder to move the hands, leading to a shorter battery life and worn out components. I think Sinn uses an oil with a cSt of 2 or 3. Sadly, low viscosity silicone oil seems to be really hard to find unless you're buying it by the barrel.
It's working out great still so far no issue
@@EricSloferwatchreviews Cool. I've heard, fairly consistently, that the battery life can be cut down to about a third or so, depending on the oil. Really, though, a person who's comfortable hydro modding a watch can probably change a battery as well, so that's not a huge deal. Thanks for the response! Thinking about doing something like this myself with a cheap, dressier Casio.
Thanks for doing it in one take. Perfect demonstration video. New sub.
Thanks so much for watching I appreciate you !
Thank you sir. Gonna try this with a Rangeman.
Would that work on a chronograph tag heuer?
Nice video as I am about to mod one myself. Quick question, I like the bubble floating and I know you mentioned the second hand is spot on, but curious to know if bubble will ever interfere with any of hands especially the second hand.
Love your channel! What tool are you using to poke the crown stem release button. I need to buy some tools to get into what you're doing!
Basic watchmaker kit Amazon $20 bucks
Thanks so much for watching I appreciate you 😊
Maybe I will get the answer here : does the stopwatch go a bit slower because the viscosity of oil? Can we replace oil with water to avoid it?
Water will damage the electronics the oil won't
@@EricSloferwatchreviews Ok but oil viscosity will slow down the stopwatch. Try to swim in an oil pool to see what I mean. So I might put ethanol instead but my fear is that the time goes faster then, since ethanol is so light in density.
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that's a very detailed tutorial, I have that same watch and can't wait to try it out. Good stuff!
Also, do you think mineral oil is a good choice of oil to fill the watch?
No I would not use mineral oil only silicone oil
@@EricSloferwatchreviews is it because it eats away at the plastic? I've heard people say that it can corrode plastic but I don't know if it's true
I have enjoyed your video. I did this mod on my Casio Duro. I really like the looks of the dial. It now loses time, like 10 secs per hour, and sometimes stops. Any ideas?
Lighter weight oil
@@EricSloferwatchreviews Thank you for your reply. I used uMicroLubrol 50cSt oil which seems to the consensus oil of what I reviewed.
@@EricSloferwatchreviews Mystery continues, last night my duro started running at the correct rate. Tracking its run rate now, but close to normal. Running just fine at -.9 sec/day as measured today. Any ideas?
That's really weird 🤔
@@EricSloferwatchreviews stopped again, reset hands and it started again. I now am thinking the hands are getting hung up. I had hoped to not have to open and re-oil.
Is there no danger that this oil damages the seals?
I don't know it was $20 experiment
Does it affect on the battery life span?
Yes
how is the sound of these? is the tick there?
Pretty much pretty much silent I can't hear a tick.
If it gets a tiny bit cold the watch stops working. Don't do this mod. I ruined my watch
At least it was cheap
I put it in the freezer it kept working. Mebey your oil weight was too thick
@@EricSloferwatchreviews I don't believe you. I used the same exact oil.
@@FiveJiggawatts Lol!
what model did you use Tim?
@@markifi same watch with blue dial
Messy,
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