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Hi,
I would like to try the silicon oil in my Rangeman, without to remove more than back metal cover, what viscosity do you suggest to use?
I find different values, from 50 to 12500...
I'm tempted to buy the V100, liquid to close all spaces inside the case...

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I had an interest in doing this some time ago, and the thinking then was the lower the better. Still have a can of 10wt silicon oil knocking about the garage somewhere. Couldn't get over the fact that a hydro mod prevents the auto EL from working!

mmm... just realised the pack also has '100' on it, so obviously I don't understand the units of viscosity! LOL
 
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As mentioned in several other threads, don't use a silicone-based oil in your watch. It is likely that the oil will react with luminous coatings if present, and there is some suspicion that it will cause gasket/cushioning material in the Rangeman to swell. Best to use some kind of Teflon-based oil or 3M Flourinert if you can source some. I have seen some Teflon-based shock oil for R/C cars but, even the ones with the lowest viscosity ratings are many times thicker than Flourinert - shouldn't be a problem, though, if you are hydro-modding a digital watch.
 
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watchw said:
What does this mod do?
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It has 2 primary effects. The 1st is that many think it clarifies the digital display by adding more contrast to it. The 2nd is that it enables the watch to withstand much higher pressures as the oil inside allows much higher force to be exerted on the watch. (Just like the oil in your car brake line which can withstand very high mechanical force on it). Oh, and it's just such a cool mod!
 
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As mentioned in several other threads, don't use a silicone-based oil in your watch. It is likely that the oil will react with luminous coatings if present, and there is some suspicion that it will cause gasket/cushioning material in the Rangeman to swell. Best to use some kind of Teflon-based oil or 3M Flourinert if you can source some. I have seen some Teflon-based shock oil for R/C cars but, even the ones with the lowest viscosity ratings are many times thicker than Flourinert - shouldn't be a problem, though, if you are hydro-modding a digital watch.
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What is the viscosity of Flourinert and can it be used in automatic watch (and how 🙂)?
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Cadows said:
What is the viscosity of Flourinert and can it be used in automatic watch (and how 🙂)?
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2.2cSt if I remember correctly.
And no. Well, it can, but you're shelling out big bucks.
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2.2cSt if I remember correctly.
And no. Well, it can, but you're shelling out big bucks.
ressencewatches.com

Ressence Type 3 | Design Swiss Made Watches

The Ressence Type 3, an iconic design watch, and the first ever watch with its upper half filled with oil. Experience 21st century fine-watchmaking on your wrist.
ressencewatches.com ressencewatches.com
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Thanks bro. May I ask you one more thing cause I see you know these things. Since ETA 955.652 can hardly be sourced I found ETA 252.611. Is that movement a “successor” of 955.652? What available movement would you suggest me for hydro mod? Thank you in advance.
 
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If you're really interested in doing a hydro mod to an analog watch, I'd suggest starting with a cheapie. Here's a good read about someone's Hydro mod adventures.

www.watchuseek.com

I have filled an analogical Casio with oil: My Marlin...

A few years ago, I hydrolyzed (oil filled) a Casio F-91W. On that occasion, I did not have silicone oil, and I used olive oil (virgin, yes) ?. The watch worked (and works) perfectly (the bubble was not circular). I turned a Water-Resistant watch into one capable of going down to depths...
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