Vibrating sound from watch

[joemcp]

Hey All,

I don't post much but would appreciate some help. I have a 2006 16610LV and recently I'm feeling a vibration when moving my arm moves quickly, for example when I was on a run yesterday. This never happened before and almost feels something is spinning faster.

Should I send in for service and/or stop wearing?

Thanks,

Joe

[fskywalker]

Sounds like a vibration coming from the winding rotor; how long since its last service?


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[joemcp]

It's probably been about 8 years.

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Sounds like a vibration coming from the winding rotor; how long since its last service?


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[minute_man]

Rotor sleeve bearing, most likely. Could possibly get away with lubrication but this is a good opportunity to service the watch.

[garyk]

Sounds like a service for it in the near future...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by joemcp

Hey All,

I don't post much but would appreciate some help. I have a 2006 16610LV and recently I'm feeling a vibration when moving my arm moves quickly, for example when I was on a run yesterday. This never happened before and almost feels something is spinning faster.

Should I send in for service and/or stop wearing?

Thanks,

Joe

This could be the possible problem with your watch, the main Achilles heel in most all of the Rolex 30/31 series movements like the cal 3135 cal 3185/6 is the rotor shaft bearings, and IMHO its the 3 series movements weakest link the rotor winding sleeve bearings. Now these need proper lubrication and its very critical its done correctly with the proper lube, and if it dries out especially in warm climates you will get severe wear in the bearing jewels especially if sat on a machine winder thing 24/7.Looks like to me Rolex has sacrificed a bit in the engineering department for better winding efficiency. IMHO the small diameter winding post don't offer enough support to the rotor weight, but again some go on for decades without service, but many fail for the lack of. But if your rotor does need replacing then you can be 100% sure the movement needs a full service as well as soon as possible.

[Computantis]

Originally Posted by padi56

This could be the possible problem with your watch, the main Achilles heel in most all of the Rolex 30/31 series movements like the cal 3135 cal 3185/6 is the rotor shaft bearings, and IMHO its the 3 series movements weakest link the rotor winding sleeve bearings. Now these need proper lubrication and its very critical its done correctly with the proper lube, and if it dries out especially in warm climates you will get severe wear in the bearing jewels especially if sat on a machine winder thing 24/7.Looks like to me Rolex has sacrificed a bit in the engineering department for better winding efficiency. IMHO the small diameter winding post don't offer enough support to the rotor weight, but again some go on for decades without service, but many fail for the lack of. But if your rotor does need replacing then you can be 100% sure the movement needs a full service as well as soon as possible.

Man you are a wealth of knowledge on these forums... where have you learned all of this stuff? I'm always interested in learning more!

[Computantis]

My first thought, like many others here, was the winding rotor. I had a non-Rolex watch that had a similar problem and that's what it was.

If you're sending it into RSC just remember you specify what you do/don't want done to your watch since it is charting in the older category these days.

[FTX I]

I'd have it serviced asap.

[joemcp]

This will be the first time I've had it serviced. What would I want them to NOT do based on it's age?

Thanks,

Joe

Originally Posted by Computantis

My first thought, like many others here, was the winding rotor. I had a non-Rolex watch that had a similar problem and that's what it was.

If you're sending it into RSC just remember you specify what you do/don't want done to your watch since it is charting in the older category these days.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Computantis

Man you are a wealth of knowledge on these forums... where have you learned all of this stuff? I'm always interested in learning more!

Willing to learn about the history of the brand and the watches doing my own in depth research on the RWC, plus past experience about owning and wearing Rolex watches for over 50 years.

[77T]

Originally Posted by joemcp

This will be the first time I've had it serviced. What would I want them to NOT do based on it's age?

If you will use the RSC, I wouldn’t bar them from any part of servicing the watch. Just submit the watch (or mail it) and ask for a service quote.

You will later be contacted with a report on the parts needing replacement, pricing, etc. I would expect the auto-wind assembly to be on that list. Costly. Some replacements will be mandatory to proceed, some will be optional recommended work. For example, they sometimes want to replace an aluminum insert on an LV and some owners like to keep it original.

Then you can choose to authorize optional work items from that report. If you don’t want it polished that will be the time to declare it. Nixing the polishing doesn’t save you money.

If you go the independent watchmaker route, then it might be cheaper but the general steps to authorize work or nix it is more flexible.


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[214270Explorer]

Several mandatory replacement items will be seals and the mainspring. Those are covered within the service spec. Those items of course are for longevity and reliability reasons.

And you want to take care of this as soon as possible. The rotor may grind against the rear cover and you could get metal particles in the movement, causing other long term damage. So this is not something to ignore.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by padi56

Willing to learn about the history of the brand and the watches doing my own in depth research on the RWC, plus past experience about owning and wearing Rolex watches for over 50 years.

We are becoming dinosaurs my friend.

And just to add, this very forum use to be filled with technical discussions and general knowledge of automatic movements but sadly most have been replaced with entirely different priorities from value/investments and the ability to acquire. In-depth look at the actual product and how it works and it’s historical significance seems to hold little interest beyond acquisition.

[214270Explorer]

Originally Posted by Mystro

We are becoming dinosaurs my friend.

And just to add, this very forum use to be filled with technical discussions and general knowledge of automatic movements but sadly most have been replaced with entirely different priorities from value/investments and the ability to acquire. In-depth look at the actual product and how it works and it’s historical significance seems to hold little interest beyond acquisition.

Amen, brother, AMEN!

[joemcp]

Another question for you all. There is a Rolex retailer not far from me that also is a Rolex service center. Any reason to send it to RSC versus take it there?

Thanks!

[Dennisoul]

Had exactly the same with my 16570 EXP2…the same vibrations etc….it’s the rotor that need looked at, I sent it to RSC came back perfect and looking beautiful…..time for a service

[stmoore]

Has the exact same issue - the watch was dry but fine otherwise

[Computantis]

Originally Posted by Mystro

We are becoming dinosaurs my friend.

And just to add, this very forum use to be filled with technical discussions and general knowledge of automatic movements but sadly most have been replaced with entirely different priorities from value/investments and the ability to acquire. In-depth look at the actual product and how it works and it’s historical significance seems to hold little interest beyond acquisition.

This makes me sad. I joined about two months ago looking for exactly that.

[stmoore]

Originally Posted by Mystro

We are becoming dinosaurs my friend.

And just to add, this very forum use to be filled with technical discussions and general knowledge of automatic movements but sadly most have been replaced with entirely different priorities from value/investments and the ability to acquire. In-depth look at the actual product and how it works and it’s historical significance seems to hold little interest beyond acquisition.

Agreed. I was half flamed for admiring many updates to the new explorer 2 (literally everything changed on it) but too many are like “it’s the same exact same watch ?!!!” …

I guess steering wheel pics are what we’ve become.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by Mystro

We are becoming dinosaurs my friend.

And just to add, this very forum use to be filled with technical discussions and general knowledge of automatic movements but sadly most have been replaced with entirely different priorities from value/investments and the ability to acquire. In-depth look at the actual product and how it works and it’s historical significance seems to hold little interest beyond acquisition.

So true and so sad..

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by stmoore

Agreed. I was half flamed for admiring many updates to the new explorer 2 (literally everything changed on it) but too many are like “it’s the same exact same watch ?!!!” …

I guess steering wheel pics are what we’ve become.

You weren't flamed , simply offerrer a counter opinion that off the wrist and in hand it looks the same. Hug a pillow and stop crying, enjoy the watch without worrying about what internet people think.

p.s the new explorer looks just like the old one

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[stmoore]

Originally Posted by myporsche

You weren't flamed , simply offerrer a counter opinion that off the wrist and in hand it looks the same. Hug a pillow and stop crying, enjoy the watch without worrying about what internet people think.

p.s the new explorer looks just like the old one

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But it _doesn’t_ that’s the funny thing and even if it did, the improvements are still there!
It’s ok that you have difficulty identifying, understanding, and appreciating differences (improvements). Just because you are unable to see, understand, and appreciate the differences between the 21 and 22 series doesn’t mean they aren’t there - and both are still great.

ps. I don’t currently own either watch but dont you own the prior 216570?! Is it possible that saying it’s the “same watch” for you is a way to stay in your watch safe place?

Who needs a pillow now?