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29 November 2018, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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I Hear Swirling Noise when i Shake my Watch
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Please tell me if i should leave it or take it to service paying the Fee $700 up (which why i'm here trying to save the money ) i got a GMT Master II which already been serviced 2 years ago, i got this watch for 7 years already , recently i can hear the swirling noise by shaking it . Sometimes louder and less . I don't really wear it that often before , and now i'm afraid it might damage the parts inside when it keeps running ,so it been stopped for a while without winding . Please Advise if you do know what's going on . |
30 November 2018, 06:10 AM | #2 |
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Without knowing more about the service history, knowing what parts might have been replaced two years ago (if any), or hearing the watch in person, it's difficult to say what to do here. If it was serviced by RSC NYC and worn very little then it's likely fine and can go longer without service. If it was serviced by someone else and no parts were replaced, it's more difficult to make a recommendation. Does it sound like the rotor is actually rubbing on the bridge/plates/caseback? Or, can you simply hear the rotor moving around? If it doesn't sound like metal-to-metal then it might be okay. Better safe than sorry, however. |
30 November 2018, 07:01 AM | #3 |
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The Weight axles are notorious for wearing and becoming sloppy. Shake the watch up and down with the dial parallel to the ground. If you hear it slapping the back or the movement you know it's excessive wear. You should also be able to "feel" it moving in its jewel even if it doesn't hit the case or movement. It's also possible the grease has solidified which should be addressed as well. I just checked out a 5 year old Yacht Master for a customer a couple days ago. Watch ran great, but the axle grease was basically a dry, crusty, powder. The weight would chatter when you shook it.
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30 November 2018, 04:14 PM | #5 |
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Is it a 7 year old watch or has the OP owned it for 7 years?
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30 November 2018, 05:02 PM | #6 |
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Sometimes they are disintegrated after 2-3 years from new
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1 December 2018, 01:27 AM | #7 |
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1 December 2018, 02:04 AM | #8 |
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In your opinion, are the older watches somewhat better made? I mean, my 34 yo SD, that has given me plenty of service, feels super-tight, and here people hear rattle in a 7 yo piece?
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1 December 2018, 03:59 PM | #9 |
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This would be a good time to mention that, with the newly introduced 3235 movement, Rolex has gone away from the axle design and have finally embraced a ball bearing system for the oscillating weight. For exactly the reasons mentioned in this thread.
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2 December 2018, 06:26 AM | #10 |
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My 116710LN had that problem. 2008c purchased used. (unknown service history) I had it serviced last year by Leo at Official Time Watch in Salt Lake City. In addition to the usual items, he had to replace the rotor axle. When I got my watch back it was like new. I'd highly recommend you give him a call. (801) 792-3125 Super nice guy and very helpful. Good luck.
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10 December 2018, 05:39 PM | #11 |
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Other bands have used ball bearings for the oscillating weight for years. Wonder what took Rolex so long.
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