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Old 9 November 2010, 12:17 PM   #1
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Is a lil wobble on a 2003 SD normal or a sign to send it off to be serviced.

I had a dj years ago and then recently purchase a used sd. It had a little wobble every now and then but since I had been using panerais for years I just thought it was normal. Now that I have a new sub c, I see there is no wobble. So is the wobble a sign that the roles needs to be serviced?
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Old 9 November 2010, 12:31 PM   #2
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Please explain the wobble??
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Old 9 November 2010, 12:33 PM   #3
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When I have it on I will feel the auto movement spin, creating a wobble effect.
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Old 9 November 2010, 12:42 PM   #4
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Old 9 November 2010, 12:44 PM   #5
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You should never feel a wobble in a modern Rolex...
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Old 9 November 2010, 12:53 PM   #6
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What you're feeling might be a worn rotor axle like the one below. If so, the metal being worn off is going into the movement. Best to have it looked as soon.




Here's what a new axle looks like.

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Old 9 November 2010, 12:54 PM   #7
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Taking it to my AD first thing tomorrow.

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What you're feeling might be a worn rotor axle like the one below. If so, the metal being worn off is going into the movement. Best to have it looked as soon.




Here's what a new axle looks like.

Great shot's Al.....
Certainly explains alot!
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Old 9 November 2010, 06:05 PM   #9
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Great shot's Al.....
Certainly explains alot!
x 2, well done Al
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Old 10 November 2010, 12:11 AM   #10
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x 2, well done Al
x3 great pics al. thank you.
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