Main spring and weight sound ?

[Paul_81]

Should you be able to hear them moving inside when you move your wrist? Had watch four years now and I am just starting to hear it.

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[kieselguhr]

Just out of curiosity. How did you determine the source of the noise is the mainspring?

[Paul_81]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Just out of curiosity. How did you determine the source of the noise is the mainspring?

Its sounds like a spinning buzz almost like you mobile buzzing. Watch is still on the time.

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[kieselguhr]

Like something is rotating inside your watch?

[Paul_81]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Like something is rotating inside your watch?

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[kieselguhr]

Ok, must be the rotor then

I suppose it depends. If it started abruptly and was never audible before, that would be indicative of a change internally and it wouldn’t hurt to get it checked.

Meanwhile, if you have been feeling and hearing it since day 1 and there’s no timing issues, I would just move on.

Rotor noise and sensation is more common in older watches in my experience.

[Paul_81]

Its keeping time never been dropped.i just didn't know if after time they start to get more noticable.

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[Jackie Daytona]

My 16750 is pretty consistent on the rotor noise. When it’s freshly serviced it’s quieter for a while, but always returns. Not overly loud, but I can consistently hear it. My other two I really never hear. It keeps fantastic time though and oddly enough the powers reserve seems more consistent than my two newer models. Although that might just be because I’m more use to the cycle of it as I was wearing it 16 years or so before the next Rolex I bought.

[Paul_81]

Originally Posted by Dontknow

My 16750 is pretty consistent on the rotor noise. When it’s freshly serviced it’s quieter for a while, but always returns. Not overly loud, but I can consistently hear it. My other two I really never hear. It keeps fantastic time though and oddly enough the powers reserve seems more consistent than my two newer models. Although that might just be because I’m more use to the cycle of it as I was wearing it 16 years or so before the next Rolex I bought.

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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Paul_81

Should you be able to hear them moving inside when you move your wrist? Had watch four years now and I am just starting to hear it.

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Now this is possible the main Achilles heel in most all of the Rolex 3 series movements like the cal 3135 Cal 3155, 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 right,if it dries out especially in warm climates you will get severe wear in the bearing jewels especially if sat on a machine winder 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.,Now with movements like the new 32 series they have ball-bearing rotors. Now these can be quite a bit nosier than the old sleeve rotors in the 31 series but louder noise is normal in all ball-bearing rotors.

[Paul_81]

Originally Posted by padi56

Now this is possible the main Achilles heel in most all of the Rolex 3 series movements like the cal 3135 Cal 3155, 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 right,if it dries out especially in warm climates you will get severe wear in the bearing jewels especially if sat on a machine winder 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.,Now with movements like the new 32 series they have ball-bearing rotors. Now these can be quite a bit nosier than the old sleeve rotors in the 31 series but louder noise is normal in all ball-bearing rotors.

Which will my watch be and what about the buzz ?

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[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Paul_81

Which will my watch be and what about the buzz ?

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What model Rolex? You never stated

[Paul_81]

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

What model Rolex? You never stated

Exp 2 216570 sorry

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[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by Paul_81

Exp 2 216570 sorry

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If I am not mistaken, the 3187 is as Peter described for the 3185/3186 and utilizes the jewel bushing for the rotor.

Ball bearings are utilized for the rotors of newer 32xx series of movements.

[Paul_81]

The sound from my watch. I think it's time to leave off my wrist. I have noticed it for about two weeks now.http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/5e85d668...402_130656.mp4

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