I think that the escapement is designed to be either repaired or replaced periodically. That is why the high dollar clocks use jewel pallets. A light oil helps and the periodic cleaning that is never done any more. Remember those clocks are supposed to be cleaned and lubed on a yearly basis. If you have many clocks that is a tough schedule.
I think that is why the guts of the phono are in a case. Dust protection. Mike Stitt wrote: > This is a lot of fun. Dust can and does exist on un-oiled things. Many > clocks tho' not dust proof live in a reasonably clean environment, self > contained. So is there a measurable worth of oil vs no oil on an escapement > other than assumed sterile environment? I had to ask. >
