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AlyRba · 21 November 2018, 03:27 PM

I understand that 5167 and 5711 rotor has a buzzing noise when it is spinning. However, do you also hear a clunky sound when the rotor stops? It seems as if the rotor is loose. Just wanted to confirm if this is normal with 5711/5167.

watchtabs · 21 November 2018, 03:34 PM

No, no cluncky noises here. Just delicious music.

Bearxj86 · 21 November 2018, 03:39 PM

No clunky sound for me and I have the 324 movement on the 5711 and the 5522...

AK797 · 21 November 2018, 10:29 PM

No just the Mosquito.

beshannon · 21 November 2018, 10:36 PM

Not on mine

WatchLurv · 21 November 2018, 10:48 PM

Only the rotor. I've always wondered why Patek wouldnt fix this? Makes my watch sound cheap.

Humble michael · 21 November 2018, 10:59 PM

I have had my 5711 for several years and never heard any noise from mini rotor. I have also a 5327 w the 240 movement- quite as a church mouse.

yessir69 · 22 November 2018, 12:22 AM

I know what you’re talking about. It sounds like a piece of the gear train turning over at the end of the spinning cycle. Almost a clunking noise. My 5167 made that sound. My 5711 and 5726 did not, but did make the spinning noise.

I never thought it was something that needed to be fixed. It didn’t affect the accuracy. But it was a strange sensation. I don’t understand why Patek chose to have an annoying rotor.

SW1 · 22 November 2018, 12:43 AM

never had whirring noise on 5167 and 5711

s.m.b. · 22 November 2018, 12:56 AM

I never hear a clunk, but I do hear the rotor, which I don't mind at all, and actually enjoy, as it reminds me the watch is a mechanical object.

For those of you with with 324 movements that do not hear the rotor, did you purchase your watches from an AD?

SW1 · 22 November 2018, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.m.b.

I never hear a clunk, but I do hear the rotor, which I don't mind at all, and actually enjoy, as it reminds me the watch is a mechanical object.

For those of you with with 324 movements that do not hear the rotor, did you purchase your watches from an AD?

only when I go for battery change

AlyRba · 22 November 2018, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yessir69

I know what you’re talking about. It sounds like a piece of the gear train turning over at the end of the spinning cycle. Almost a clunking noise. My 5167 made that sound. My 5711 and 5726 did not, but did make the spinning noise.

I never thought it was something that needed to be fixed. It didn’t affect the accuracy. But it was a strange sensation. I don’t understand why Patek chose to have an annoying rotor.

Thanks, that’s what it is like exactly. It seems some rotors make the noise and others don’t. Pretty strange.

s.m.b. · 22 November 2018, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SW1

only when I go for battery change

Haha... I think those are for the hearing aids, not the watch.

lovej · 22 November 2018, 04:57 AM

Hello,

My 5167 started making what I considered a “friction” noise after a few years.

It has been with the service centre for the best part of this year after being returned several times without an explanation.

Current explanation is that it is the ceramic bearing that is causing the noise.

Apparently PP are sending out an old rotor to remedy the issue and i will be returned to me this month.

FYI. My 5711 which was purchased 2years after the 5167 does not make this noise only the ‘whir’ as expected with this movement.

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AlyRba · 22 November 2018, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovej

Hello,

My 5167 started making what I considered a “friction” noise after a few years.

It has been with the service centre for the best part of this year after being returned several times without an explanation.

Current explanation is that it is the ceramic bearing that is causing the noise.

Apparently PP are sending out an old rotor to remedy the issue and i will be returned to me this month.

FYI. My 5711 which was purchased 2years after the 5167 does not make this noise only the ‘whir’ as expected with this movement.

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Hi, can you explain this friction noise? Do you hear this when the rotor is spinning? When the rotor in my watch is spinning, in addition to the ‘whir’ sound, I also hear a clunky sound occasionally as if the rotor is touching the case or something else.

lovej · 22 November 2018, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlyRba

Hi, can you explain this friction noise? Do you hear this when the rotor is spinning? When the rotor in my watch is spinning, in addition to the ‘whir’ sound, I also hear a clunky sound occasionally as if the rotor is touching the case or something else.

Good Morning,

Yes this is exactly my experience also.

In my opinion it is making contact with some movement part.

It does not spin and whir freely as others do.

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Guskleto · 22 November 2018, 06:44 AM

The sound of the 324 movement is wonderful. But it should not have a clunky sound when it stops.

JR16 · 22 November 2018, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guskleto

The sound of the 324 movement is wonderful. But it should not have a clunky sound when it stops.

x2

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codecow · 22 November 2018, 08:26 AM

All of my 324 watches make an audible spinning sound. Search my post history and you’ll find a link I posted to a video of my 5167.

V25V · 22 November 2018, 09:43 AM

No clunk here.

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Daytonaman799 · 22 November 2018, 12:51 PM

You can hear the spinning bec the mainspring is only wound when the rotor moves counterclockwise. When it’s moving clockwise and that’s why you hear the noise.

HorologyK · 23 November 2018, 02:53 AM

It’s an annoying sound after awhile. Sold mine as a result.

wisguy · 23 November 2018, 04:23 AM

Normal, don’t worry.

Much more noticeable in the 5167 than the 5711, but still present.

1688 · 23 November 2018, 05:58 AM

Take the watch to an AD and see what they say...worst case scenario is it has to be serviced and you are without a watch for 3-6months

ppalasthira · 23 November 2018, 08:53 AM

The buzzing noise - yes. The clunky noise - no. Take it to an AD.

lovej · 23 November 2018, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppalasthira

The buzzing noise - yes. The clunky noise - no. Take it to an AD.

This was the response that my AD provided, suggesting a full service.

However the full service did not rectify the situation and is still being investigated.

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Tan · 25 November 2018, 09:11 AM

I've owned two watches with the 324 movement and heard no clunks.

Calatrava r · 28 November 2018, 08:53 AM

Some 324 SC movements are very noisy rotor wise and some are not. The steel transmits the sound better than PM. As frustrating as it is, its all normal. One of mine sounded like metal on metal. Had it checked and everything was fine.

lovej · 8 December 2018, 07:51 PM

By way of an update, I received my watch back (after 8months) and it has significantly improved.

Limited explanation other than it was sent to Geneva and required special intervention by PP.

Local PP service centre had originally suggested it was fine.

It certainly is not normal and requires attention if it is clunky

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ppalasthira · 8 December 2018, 11:01 PM

Glad you got it sorted.

21 November 2018, 03:27 PM	#1
AlyRba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 349	Nautilus 5711 rotor noise I understand that 5167 and 5711 rotor has a buzzing noise when it is spinning. However, do you also hear a clunky sound when the rotor stops? It seems as if the rotor is loose. Just wanted to confirm if this is normal with 5711/5167.

21 November 2018, 03:34 PM	#2
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	No, no cluncky noises here. Just delicious music. __________________ I have all the grails I could ever want, but the hunt will always continue .

21 November 2018, 10:36 PM	#5
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Not on mine __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

22 November 2018, 12:56 AM	#10
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	I never hear a clunk, but I do hear the rotor, which I don't mind at all, and actually enjoy, as it reminds me the watch is a mechanical object. For those of you with with 324 movements that do not hear the rotor, did you purchase your watches from an AD? __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

23 November 2018, 04:23 AM	#23
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Normal, don’t worry. Much more noticeable in the 5167 than the 5711, but still present. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

21 November 2018, 03:39 PM	#3
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,800	No clunky sound for me and I have the 324 movement on the 5711 and the 5522...

21 November 2018, 10:29 PM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,220	No just the Mosquito.

21 November 2018, 10:48 PM	#6
WatchLurv Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Moon Watch: Swiss Posts: 2,270	Only the rotor. I've always wondered why Patek wouldnt fix this? Makes my watch sound cheap.

21 November 2018, 10:59 PM	#7
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	I have had my 5711 for several years and never heard any noise from mini rotor. I have also a 5327 w the 240 movement- quite as a church mouse.

22 November 2018, 12:22 AM	#8
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,212	I know what you’re talking about. It sounds like a piece of the gear train turning over at the end of the spinning cycle. Almost a clunking noise. My 5167 made that sound. My 5711 and 5726 did not, but did make the spinning noise. I never thought it was something that needed to be fixed. It didn’t affect the accuracy. But it was a strange sensation. I don’t understand why Patek chose to have an annoying rotor.

22 November 2018, 12:43 AM	#9
SW1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: GB Posts: 296	never had whirring noise on 5167 and 5711

22 November 2018, 04:57 AM	#14
lovej "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: James Location: Melbourne Watch: 15400 Posts: 246	Hello, My 5167 started making what I considered a “friction” noise after a few years. It has been with the service centre for the best part of this year after being returned several times without an explanation. Current explanation is that it is the ceramic bearing that is causing the noise. Apparently PP are sending out an old rotor to remedy the issue and i will be returned to me this month. FYI. My 5711 which was purchased 2years after the 5167 does not make this noise only the ‘whir’ as expected with this movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 November 2018, 06:44 AM	#17
Guskleto "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Sweden Posts: 7	The sound of the 324 movement is wonderful. But it should not have a clunky sound when it stops.

22 November 2018, 08:26 AM	#19
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,767	All of my 324 watches make an audible spinning sound. Search my post history and you’ll find a link I posted to a video of my 5167.

22 November 2018, 09:43 AM	#20
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	No clunk here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

22 November 2018, 12:51 PM	#21
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,499	You can hear the spinning bec the mainspring is only wound when the rotor moves counterclockwise. When it’s moving clockwise and that’s why you hear the noise.

23 November 2018, 02:53 AM	#22
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,354	It’s an annoying sound after awhile. Sold mine as a result.

23 November 2018, 05:58 AM	#24
1688 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Patekville Posts: 175	Take the watch to an AD and see what they say...worst case scenario is it has to be serviced and you are without a watch for 3-6months

23 November 2018, 08:53 AM	#25
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	The buzzing noise - yes. The clunky noise - no. Take it to an AD.

25 November 2018, 09:11 AM	#27
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	I've owned two watches with the 324 movement and heard no clunks.

28 November 2018, 08:53 AM	#28
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,582	Some 324 SC movements are very noisy rotor wise and some are not. The steel transmits the sound better than PM. As frustrating as it is, its all normal. One of mine sounded like metal on metal. Had it checked and everything was fine.

8 December 2018, 07:51 PM	#29
lovej "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: James Location: Melbourne Watch: 15400 Posts: 246	By way of an update, I received my watch back (after 8months) and it has significantly improved. Limited explanation other than it was sent to Geneva and required special intervention by PP. Local PP service centre had originally suggested it was fine. It certainly is not normal and requires attention if it is clunky Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 December 2018, 11:01 PM	#30
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Glad you got it sorted.

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