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stevecv · 14 September 2021, 01:47 AM

Just bought a 124270 brand new from the AD. Got back from traveling with it abroad and all the sudden while in my kitchen I feel/hear the rotor moving around. This cant be right, right? Especially after having worn it nonstop since I bought it 3 weeks ago and now I suddenly notice this?

Jackie Daytona · 14 September 2021, 01:49 AM

32 series movement definitely have more noise with the different rotor design. I thought the same with my DJ but it’s normal with the newer rotor design.

dannyp · 14 September 2021, 01:54 AM

I think most of the "blame" (which isn't really "blame" since isn't really a problem) is that it now has ceramic ballbearings.

padi56 · 14 September 2021, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevecv

Just bought a 124270 brand new from the AD. Got back from traveling with it abroad and all the sudden while in my kitchen I feel/hear the rotor moving around. This cant be right, right? Especially after having worn it nonstop since I bought it 3 weeks ago and now I suddenly notice this?

All normal the ball bearing rotors are a bit more nosier than the older sleeve type rotors in the 31 series.

Chewbacca · 14 September 2021, 02:08 AM

This would annoy me.

214270Explorer · 14 September 2021, 05:13 AM

What padi said.

Oxfordian · 14 September 2021, 06:11 AM

I have a DJ 41 and the new Submariner, both have 32xx movements and I have heard nothing from them when worn on my wrist.

If I hold the watch to my ear I can just about hear something but then all my automatic watches can be heard if I hold the case to my ear.

Oxfordian · 14 September 2021, 06:12 AM

Duplicate post

Dirt · 14 September 2021, 08:43 AM

You're just aware of it now.
In time you'll simply become accustomed to it. It's normal to be able to feel something going on in there for those new movements in the latest Rolex watches

Dirt · 14 September 2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

This would annoy me.

It's pretty discrete in those new movements.
Whilst not quite the same, I can not detect anything going on in the Skydwellers whilst on the wrist

Which was a pleasant surprise

Mystro · 14 September 2021, 08:53 AM

It’s very quiet for a ceramic bearing rotor.

enjoythemusic · 14 September 2021, 08:58 AM

RUN!!!!

She's going to blow any second!!!!!!!!!

GET OUT NOW!!!!

J/K all is fine. Yeah, the ceramic bearings make a bit more noise.

Harry-57 · 14 September 2021, 09:03 AM

The 31 movements are so smooth and silent. The 32 is refined for a bearing installation, but it can't be compared to the 31 because it isn't the same.

dannyp · 14 September 2021, 09:41 AM

Another option is downsize to a black OP34… the 22xx is virtually silent…

brandrea · 14 September 2021, 09:44 AM

Never noticed, thanks

doboy007 · 14 September 2021, 09:58 AM

I don’t notice any difference between the new movement and previous one. Maybe yours needs a lube job ;)

taipan168 · 14 September 2021, 06:57 PM

I have a 124270 and I have also noticed that the rotor is a bit noisier than my other watches with the 30xx and 31xx movements. Nothing that really bothers me though.

stevecv · 14 September 2021, 09:53 PM

The ceramic bearings helps explain it. Thanks for the clarification that the new series of movements has this subtle characteristic.

AJMarcus · 14 September 2021, 10:06 PM

Seriously? Mine is fine. Maybe they put a tracker in yours.

14 September 2021, 01:47 AM	#1
stevecv Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 85	I all the sudden hear and feel the rotor weight in my brand new Rolex? Just bought a 124270 brand new from the AD. Got back from traveling with it abroad and all the sudden while in my kitchen I feel/hear the rotor moving around. This cant be right, right? Especially after having worn it nonstop since I bought it 3 weeks ago and now I suddenly notice this?

14 September 2021, 01:49 AM	#2
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,580	32 series movement definitely have more noise with the different rotor design. I thought the same with my DJ but it’s normal with the newer rotor design. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

14 September 2021, 05:13 AM	#6
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	What padi said. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

14 September 2021, 06:11 AM	#7
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,097	I have a DJ 41 and the new Submariner, both have 32xx movements and I have heard nothing from them when worn on my wrist. If I hold the watch to my ear I can just about hear something but then all my automatic watches can be heard if I hold the case to my ear. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

14 September 2021, 06:12 AM	#8
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,097	Duplicate post __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

14 September 2021, 01:54 AM	#3
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I think most of the "blame" (which isn't really "blame" since isn't really a problem) is that it now has ceramic ballbearings.

14 September 2021, 02:08 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	This would annoy me.

14 September 2021, 08:43 AM	#9
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,044	You're just aware of it now. In time you'll simply become accustomed to it. It's normal to be able to feel something going on in there for those new movements in the latest Rolex watches

14 September 2021, 08:53 AM	#11
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,438	It’s very quiet for a ceramic bearing rotor. __________________

14 September 2021, 08:58 AM	#12
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,953	RUN!!!! She's going to blow any second!!!!!!!!! GET OUT NOW!!!! J/K all is fine. Yeah, the ceramic bearings make a bit more noise. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 September 2021, 09:03 AM	#13
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,603	The 31 movements are so smooth and silent. The 32 is refined for a bearing installation, but it can't be compared to the 31 because it isn't the same.

14 September 2021, 09:41 AM	#14
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Another option is downsize to a black OP34… the 22xx is virtually silent…

14 September 2021, 09:44 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,631	Never noticed, thanks

14 September 2021, 09:58 AM	#16
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	I don’t notice any difference between the new movement and previous one. Maybe yours needs a lube job ;)

14 September 2021, 06:57 PM	#17
taipan168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Posts: 55	I have a 124270 and I have also noticed that the rotor is a bit noisier than my other watches with the 30xx and 31xx movements. Nothing that really bothers me though.

14 September 2021, 09:53 PM	#18
stevecv Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 85	The ceramic bearings helps explain it. Thanks for the clarification that the new series of movements has this subtle characteristic.

14 September 2021, 10:06 PM	#19
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Seriously? Mine is fine. Maybe they put a tracker in yours.

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