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jlit59 · 14 November 2008, 12:54 PM

I have a vintage, no date oyster perpetual mens Rolex. I'm guessing that it is from 70's, possibly earlier. The watch keeps perfect time, but there seems to be something loose & rattling inside. It's definitely not the bracelet, but something inside.
Does anyone know what it can possibly be and could it be something damaging?
...thanks

cody p · 14 November 2008, 01:12 PM

the rotor?

jlit59 · 14 November 2008, 01:13 PM

is it an easy fix?

Z-Sub · 14 November 2008, 01:14 PM

When you shake it, you'll hear a click click which is normal. This is different on the Daytona where you should hear a swirling sound

jlit59 · 14 November 2008, 01:16 PM

not a click.....something actually loose (heavy part)....wasn't always like this

cody p · 14 November 2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jlit59

is it an easy fix?

read this:

http://people.timezone.com/mdisher/a...135/3135_1.htm

jlit59 · 14 November 2008, 01:30 PM

it will still work with rotor loose?

Dalton · 14 November 2008, 01:37 PM

Automatic watches are still wind up watches except the rotor acts as the winding mechanism. You can still wind it by hand. could be the rotor.

cody p · 14 November 2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlit59

it will still work with rotor loose?

the bottom line is: take it to a watchmaker and have it looked at.

Dalton · 14 November 2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

the bottom line is: take it to a watchmaker and have it looked at.

what he said

jlit59 · 14 November 2008, 01:45 PM

thanks

cody p · 14 November 2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlit59

thanks

Tools · 14 November 2008, 01:58 PM

It is likely that the rotor axle is worn down and the rotor is wobbling and hitting against the top of the movement plates..

Pretty common...easy fix....

14 November 2008, 12:54 PM	#1
jlit59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	something loose inside I have a vintage, no date oyster perpetual mens Rolex. I'm guessing that it is from 70's, possibly earlier. The watch keeps perfect time, but there seems to be something loose & rattling inside. It's definitely not the bracelet, but something inside. Does anyone know what it can possibly be and could it be something damaging? ...thanks

14 November 2008, 01:14 PM	#4
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	When you shake it, you'll hear a click click which is normal. This is different on the Daytona where you should hear a swirling sound __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,349	It is likely that the rotor axle is worn down and the rotor is wobbling and hitting against the top of the movement plates.. Pretty common...easy fix.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	the rotor?

14 November 2008, 01:13 PM	#3
jlit59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	is it an easy fix?

14 November 2008, 01:16 PM	#5
jlit59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	not a click.....something actually loose (heavy part)....wasn't always like this

14 November 2008, 01:30 PM	#7
jlit59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5	it will still work with rotor loose?

14 November 2008, 01:37 PM	#8
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Automatic watches are still wind up watches except the rotor acts as the winding mechanism. You can still wind it by hand. could be the rotor.

14 November 2008, 01:45 PM	#11
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