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mahdil.khatib121 · 7 October 2016, 03:16 PM

Recently I got very interested in automatic / self-winding watches. I've noticed that the cheaper models often make a lot of noise, both ticking and rotor swings. Now I'm wondering if that's normal and what level of noise is "acceptable" for an automatic watch. I there for example a method to tighten everything up?

T. Ferguson · 7 October 2016, 10:51 PM

Not just cheap watches can make some noise, some of the highest end brands do as well. Some noise is normal, you are dealing with moving parts after all, and metal moving against metal. Also watches aren't like automobiles that are insulated for sound.

Yes, some noise is normal, noticeable noise in cheap watches is normal.

kilyung · 7 October 2016, 11:53 PM

Lots of things factor into it. Case material, case thickness, design, etc. as pointed out, these are mechanical pieces and as such you'll hear metal knocking or sliding against each other.

beshannon · 8 October 2016, 12:00 AM

"Acceptable level" would depend on a persons hearing and tolerance, no other way to answer.

7 October 2016, 03:16 PM	#1
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T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Not just cheap watches can make some noise, some of the highest end brands do as well. Some noise is normal, you are dealing with moving parts after all, and metal moving against metal. Also watches aren't like automobiles that are insulated for sound. Yes, some noise is normal, noticeable noise in cheap watches is normal. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

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7 October 2016, 11:53 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Lots of things factor into it. Case material, case thickness, design, etc. as pointed out, these are mechanical pieces and as such you'll hear metal knocking or sliding against each other.

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