Vibrating watch!

[paverman]

While this isn't really a Rolex subject, it could be, I suppose. I had a strange occurrence with one of my watches last night and I'm curious if it's ever happened to anyone else.

While taking one of my watches off a winder last night (just happened to be a JLC Master Geographic) I placed it down on a table. As soon as I placed it down, I noticed that it was vibrating vigorously. I picked it up and noticed that the rotor was spinning very rapidly, thus causing the vibration. It was acking as if it had an alarm function built in! I first thought that I created a little spinning action of the rotor when I pulled it off the winder, but than realized that the rotor was being "powered" by the unwinding of the spring, thereby exhausting the power reserve in about 15 seconds. After the spring completely unwound, the rotor stopped and the power reserve was at 0. I then gave the watch a full wind and it functioned perfectly.:thumbsup

I'm curious if anyone else has had this experience? It was a new one for me.

[Onikage]

I think you should have it exorcised.

[paverman]

Originally Posted by Onikage

I think you should have it exorcised.

You may have a point.

[Mockingbird]

You must have somehow damaged the clickspring, but then it came back into place. It could still be damaged. I'd send your watch in to an AD for a quick checkup.

[usbzoso]

something doesn't sound right i think its time to have it examined

[Roja]

Poor JLC. It made me cringe just reading your story. Hope it gets solved simply.

[Alcan]

I currently have this Longines in for repair for the very same reason. I'm guessing something going on with the mainspring or maybe some stripped teeth on the mainspring barrel. Will let you know when the watchmaker calls.

[Felix.H]

its possessed

[Mosco]

Perfectly normal. JLC's have an incredibly well-optimized rotor, one little 'spin' and it turns into a propeller. My Extreme World Chrono massages my wrist everytime I make a sharp move :)

[rolexertion]

I have found that problems of this sort, most sorts of problems with watches in fact, respond well to the following:

Grasp the strap or bracelet with the fingers so that the head of the watch is protruding a couple of inches past the knuckles. Raising the watch over one's head, slap the watch case down hard on a wooden bedpost or other similar object 3-4 times. The watch should make a resounding 'thwack!' with each blow. Repeat several times as necessary. This is known as 'percussive maintenance', and can be counted upon to knock loose anything that might be interfering with proper operation.

Sometimes the watch just has to 'get its mind right'. This can help with that.



Sounds like the clickstop on the mainspring might have stuck open for a while. Could be a lubrication issue. I'd have the watch in for service just to be sure it won't happen again.

[paverman]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Perfectly normal. JLC's have an incredibly well-optimized rotor, one little 'spin' and it turns into a propeller. My Extreme World Chrono massages my wrist everytime I make a sharp move :)

Thanks for the feedback Greg. I'll keep an eye on it on see if it occurs again.