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RyanJames · 8 June 2018, 12:42 AM

Hi all,

My GMT 116710LN is making an intermittent quick buzzing/zipping sound when moved sharply on occasion. This doesn’t occur every time the watch is shaken as I’ve tried to emulate this motion with the watch off and it can go many a shake before this happens. It’s not a freewheeling wobble as such as you’d hear/feel with a Valjoux movement and it’s more of a very abrupt buzz and whirr once triggered.

The watch is about 4 years since it’s last service and keeping fantastic time. Any suggestions would be great. Considering sending it back to the mothership for a service but thought best to check with you knowledgable folk first.

Just to clarify this isn’t occurring every time the watch is shook and seems to occur and random, albeit noticeable and I’m quite sure it’s not always been present. There’s also been no incidence of potential damage caused.

Thanks

037 · 8 June 2018, 12:50 AM

Hard to say without actually hearing it. Too much oil on the mainspring causing an abrupt unwinding once past a certain point? Rotor rubbing?

I'd take it to RSC or a competent watchmaker.

RyanJames · 8 June 2018, 02:08 AM

Thanks. I imagine that’s what I’ll do. It’s interesting how it doesn’t occur every time the watch is shaken as I would imagine a worn rotor would cause this noise to happen continually. I’ve just shaken the watch and it took around 30 seconds to trigger the whirr.

Wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

dmash · 8 June 2018, 02:11 AM

......they’re always listening.....

Bo-Dacious · 8 June 2018, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmash

......they’re always listening.....

037 · 8 June 2018, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RyanJames

I’ve just shaken the watch and it took around 30 seconds to trigger the whirr.

If it takes ~30 seconds then something with the mainspring is my best guess.

Or, as dmash mentioned, it's feedback from the electronic bug inside that's listening to your every conversation.

RyanJames · 8 June 2018, 04:29 PM

Interesting. I think it’s goong to have pay a visit to the spa a year or so prematurely then. Rather annoying as I only wear it infrequently so quite surprised this has happened.

wm82 · 8 June 2018, 04:49 PM

Sounds like a dry rotor axle.

8 June 2018, 12:42 AM	#1
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	GMT 116710LN zipping/buzz noise Hi all, My GMT 116710LN is making an intermittent quick buzzing/zipping sound when moved sharply on occasion. This doesn’t occur every time the watch is shaken as I’ve tried to emulate this motion with the watch off and it can go many a shake before this happens. It’s not a freewheeling wobble as such as you’d hear/feel with a Valjoux movement and it’s more of a very abrupt buzz and whirr once triggered. The watch is about 4 years since it’s last service and keeping fantastic time. Any suggestions would be great. Considering sending it back to the mothership for a service but thought best to check with you knowledgable folk first. Just to clarify this isn’t occurring every time the watch is shook and seems to occur and random, albeit noticeable and I’m quite sure it’s not always been present. There’s also been no incidence of potential damage caused. Thanks

8 June 2018, 12:50 AM	#2
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Hard to say without actually hearing it. Too much oil on the mainspring causing an abrupt unwinding once past a certain point? Rotor rubbing? I'd take it to RSC or a competent watchmaker.

8 June 2018, 02:08 AM	#3
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	Thanks. I imagine that’s what I’ll do. It’s interesting how it doesn’t occur every time the watch is shaken as I would imagine a worn rotor would cause this noise to happen continually. I’ve just shaken the watch and it took around 30 seconds to trigger the whirr. Wondering if anyone else has experienced this?

8 June 2018, 02:11 AM	#4
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	......they’re always listening.....

8 June 2018, 04:29 PM	#7
RyanJames "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: Manchester Watch: GMTiic Posts: 333	Interesting. I think it’s goong to have pay a visit to the spa a year or so prematurely then. Rather annoying as I only wear it infrequently so quite surprised this has happened.

8 June 2018, 04:49 PM	#8
wm82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: sweden Posts: 129	Sounds like a dry rotor axle.

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