5524G Rotor Noise

[golfski]

I think I read on this forum (but couldn't find just now searching for it) that others have experienced the 5524g to have a pretty noisy rotor. I have noticed that this thing is pretty audible as I moved my wrist around and was just curious to know if this was normal? While my 5524g was unworn and new to me, the warranty expires in Dec 2019, so I have been watching it closely these first few months.

I do like how frictionless the rotor is, it seems very efficient. if I flick my wrist up to my ear I can hear the disc spinning for a good 4-5 seconds!

I posted a video - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RIK...3rTvfypmQ/view

[Calatrava r]

Some of my 5711s had noisy rotors some did not. Patek service told me some noise is normal and is easier to hear through steel than gold. I would assume that would apply to all their rotors. They do use ceramic bearings in the rotors so it should be fine if timekeeping and PR is not affected.

[Pim]

Before I ever bought a Patek I only used to wear Rolex. While wearing Rolex I never heard a rotor before, the first time I listened to my 5396R-001 I had the same thoughts as you. Then I listened to my 5524 and that watch is even louder (LOL)

I have put both my watches on a time-grapher many times (for fun) and there seems to be nothing wrong with them. No beat error, no amplitude error and perfect time keeping.

So i guess it comes down to what you are used to and if the watch is doing its job. I wouldnt be to concerned about it

[SL BRABUS]

Don't worry & nothing to be concerned.......

BTW..... I like the rotor noise......

[Busyboy]

Yup
I called Patek about it

Normal

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Don't worry & nothing to be concerned.......

BTW..... I like the rotor noise......

I get upset when there’s no rotor noise
It’s like driving an EV with no engine sound lol

[Bearxj86]

My 5167A has a loud whirling noise...I love it!

[Pim]

It's just the watch being enthusiastic about belong to you :)

[SL BRABUS]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I get upset when there’s no rotor noise
It’s like driving an EV with no engine sound lol

Originally Posted by bearxj86

My 5167A has a loud whirling noise...I love it!

+3.....^^^.....

I'm quite the opposite.......

When I don't hear or feel the rotor noise on the Rolex Zenith Daytona or any Patek timepieces, I intend to think something wrong with the timepieces....lol.....

[golfski]

Originally Posted by Pim

It's just the watch being enthusiastic about belong to you :)

Originally Posted by bearxj86

My 5167A has a loud whirling noise...I love it!

Agree! I was curious if it was normal - but it is actually more interactive and fun than my other watches. I catch myself flicking my wrist just to hear it spin - its like having a Patek fidget spinner!

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I get upset when there’s no rotor noise
It’s like driving an EV with no engine sound lol

lol, you hear every other noise when you drive electric, though! Nothing beats driving electric, had my EV for almost 6 years and never could own a gas car again!

[Busyboy]

Patek fidget spinner
Lols

[martinr]

It’s very noticeable I thought it was a mosquito attack.

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by golfski

Agree! I was curious if it was normal - but it is actually more interactive and fun than my other watches. I catch myself flicking my wrist just to hear it spin - its like having a Patek fidget spinner!


lol, you hear every other noise when you drive electric, though! Nothing beats driving electric, had my EV for almost 6 years and never could own a gas car again!

I know way too much about EV’s. That said I prefer a Lilium jet when it becomes available. The car... nah.

[Calatrava r]

I know some like rotor noise but I found the PP sounds to be like metal on metal grating. Not a pleasant sound at all.

[Passionata]

It s fine no worry

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by Busyboy

Patek fidget spinner
Lols

[Neurogeek]

i love the rotor noise on my pateks!
Also, my VC overseas gen 3 has the noise too, just not as loud as my pateks.

[locutus49]

I like the rotor noise. Like a heartbeat.

[mzcloud]

I don’t mind the noise at all. Feels like it will gain momentum and keep spinning

[zorinindustries]

Originally Posted by bearxj86

My 5167A has a loud whirling noise...I love it!

SAME! I thought it was odd that I could hear the rotor on a watch of this caliber. I've been so used to Rolex (my first Patek) being silent. The first time I heard the rotor spin pretty audibly, I called Patek about it. Apparently it's normal and like stated above, more audible with SS watches. Hm. Not sure if I love it or not.

[zorinindustries]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I know some like rotor noise but I found the PP sounds to be like metal on metal grating. Not a pleasant sound at all.

Mine is the same 5167a sounds like metal on metal whirring. Only when the room is completely silent can you hear it, but it's there. Weird.