Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology

"Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology" by W. T. Lewis is a scientific exploration from the late 1800s that zeros in on lubrication's make-or-break role in the world of clock and watchmaking. Lewis spotlights the different kinds of lubricants, like oils from sea creatures, examining how they're made better today. The document kicks off describing what can go wrong if lubrication isn't up to par, stressing how important it is for clock and watch experts to get the science behind keeping these delicate mechanisms ticking smoothly indefinitely.