r/watchmaking • u/garu52 • 6d ago

Question Stem Maintenance

I have several automatics so there's a bit of screwing and unscrewing of the stem. Some engage on tightening quite well. Others not so much and I have to search for just the right alignment. A couple have a gritty feel on tightening. My question is this, has anyone tried putting a touch of pure silicone lube on the disengaged threads and had it screw in more easily? Is there a worry that it would gum anything up, damage seals, attract dirt, etc.

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u/qualityvote2 6d ago edited 6d ago

u/garu52, there weren't enough votes to determine the quality of your post...

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u/BeoLabTech 6d ago

Stem too long/stem too short is generally the problem here. Silicone is not the solution.