Moebius 9010: where Omega puts it
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Moebius 9010 is a fine watch oil. Omega's technical guide for the 861 lists it as lubricant code 1.15 and puts it on seven points, all of them small pivots and jewels.
Oiling a movement is a watchmaker's job. The wrong oil, or too much of it, can stop a watch or wear it out. This page reports what Omega's guides say; it is general information, not instructions. Watch Breaker does not service watches.
The seven points on the 861
Source: Omega technical guide for calibre 861 (May 1995). Each part number opens the parts finder.
| Part | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| 861.1002 | Barrel and train wheel bridge: fourth hole | once fitted |
| 860.1004 | Escape wheel bridge: the jewel | once fitted |
| 860.1716 | Coupling wheel: one pivot | once fitted |
| 860.1716 | Coupling wheel: the other pivot | once fitted |
| 861.1705 | Chronograph runner: the lower pivot | before fitting |
| 860.1037 | Chronograph bridge: the jewel | once fitted |
| 860.1347 | Incabloc: the jewels (1347 and 1346) | once fitted |
The lubricants beside it
The 861 guide names six lubricants in all. The thicker oils and greases go on the barrel, the cams, the levers and the hammer.
| Lubricant | Type | Omega code | Points on the 861 | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moebius 9010 | fine oil | 1.15 | 7 | eBay |
| Moebius 9020 | medium oil | 1.16 | 3 | eBay |
| D5 | thick oil | 1.14 | 13 | eBay |
| Moebius 9415 | escapement grease | 2.16 | 1 | eBay |
| Jismaa 124 B-SP | medium grease | 2.17 | 11 | eBay |
| Blasolube 316 | thick grease | 2.09 | 7 | eBay |
Every point, part by part: the Omega oil map.
Finding it
9010 is sold in small bottles by watch-supply shops and on eBay. Look for a sealed bottle with its date shown. Search eBay for Moebius 9010
See it go on
On The Bench 861, each oil step shows the spot close up with the lubricant Omega names. Free, in your browser.
Questions people ask
Is Moebius 9010 the same as Omega 1.15?
Omega's technical guide for the 861 (May 1995) prints code 1.15 against Moebius 9010.
Where does Moebius 9010 go on an Omega 861?
Seven points in Omega's 861 guide: the two coupling wheel pivots, the lower pivot of the chronograph runner, the chronograph bridge jewel, the escape wheel bridge jewel, one hole of the barrel and train wheel bridge, and the Incabloc jewels.
Which other lubricants does the 861 take?
Five more: D5 (1.14), Moebius 9020 (1.16), Blasolube 316 (2.09), Moebius 9415 (2.16) on the escape wheel teeth, and Jismaa 124 B-SP (2.17). The full map is at watchbreaker.com/omega-oil-map.
What should I check when buying 9010?
Buy from a seller who shows the sealed bottle and its date, and ask if it isn't shown. Watch oil is sold in very small quantities; a little goes a long way.
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