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Greg9999 · 19 October 2007, 12:55 AM

When I listen to the 3186 movement I can hear a "ting-ting-ting" metallic sound which then goes to a "tic-tic-tic" sound then back to the metallic sound every minute.

Does your GMT Master II sound the same? Why does it change sounds like that?

yachtsales · 19 October 2007, 12:57 AM

I dont have a GMT but I have never heard a Rolex that does not have just one steady sound

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 October 2007, 01:02 AM

Don't worry, that is perfectly normal!

The 4 Hertz frequency of your 28,800 bpH mvt. will make that alternating ting-ting-ting sound between the tic-tic-tic sound.

That sound is MUSIC to my ears! I simply love it!

unclesallie · 19 October 2007, 01:05 AM

as long as it doesn't make a rattling noise, or 'badda bing!' i think you're ok.

904L_addict · 19 October 2007, 01:14 AM

Mine does the same. You're fine.
You want weird mechanical noises? Get anything with a 7750 movement.

Mike734 · 19 October 2007, 01:35 AM

Mine also makes the "ting" sound. It is loud enough to bother me at night if I wear it. I keep it on my night stand and can sometimes hear it resonate through the night stand/bed.

A320 · 19 October 2007, 02:01 AM

What about green sub? If I shake my sub, I can hear like clicking noise inside the watch(rotor maybe?). Is it normal?

A320 · 19 October 2007, 02:04 AM

And it is not from braclet. Who own the LV please check and let me know Please Please.

Chris B · 19 October 2007, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Don't worry, that is perfectly normal!

The 4 Hertz frequency of your 28,800 bpH mvt. will make that alternating ting-ting-ting sound between the tic-tic-tic sound.

That sound is MUSIC to my ears! I simply love it!

Me too, love to hear them sing

f16570 · 19 October 2007, 06:37 AM

I have always loved the way my Exp II sounds. Have your AD look at if you are concerned.

f

morgman · 19 October 2007, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike734

Mine also makes the "ting" sound. It is loud enough to bother me at night if I wear it. I keep it on my night stand and can sometimes hear it resonate through the night stand/bed.

Doh!! I had one like that. I would be typing away on the computer, and all of a sudden I would hear this "ting ting ting ting..." It was my Pepsi's ticking! Audible enough for me to hear it while typing!

I traded that watch in. None of the other rolexes have done that.

morgman · 19 October 2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg9999

When I listen to the 3186 movement I can hear a "ting-ting-ting" metallic sound which then goes to a "tic-tic-tic" sound then back to the metallic sound every minute.

Does your GMT Master II sound the same? Why does it change sounds like that?

To me, that sounds like a gear is slightly lop-sided or something causing more presure during 1/2 of the minute than the other or something. That is just my theory ;-)

leopardprey · 19 October 2007, 01:17 PM

If you can hear the ting ting ting, when the watch is not right up against your ear, that means you still have really good hearing!!! So be happy!!

scott22 · 19 October 2007, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A320

What about green sub? If I shake my sub, I can hear like clicking noise inside the watch(rotor maybe?). Is it normal?

Hmm.. I just (gently) shook my LV, and I'm having trouble hearing anything like a clicking noise. But as long as your watch is keeping time I wouldn't be concerned. If your LV is ticking once per second, though, I would be concerned. :)

Downing · 19 October 2007, 01:59 PM

Great. First I have to read about how some of you can see the etched crown without the aid of a loupe.

Now I see some of you can hear your watches ticking.

Fan-frickin-tastic.

What's my next humiliation, dentures?

Hannibal · 19 October 2007, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Don't worry, that is perfectly normal!

The 4 Hertz frequency of your 28,800 bpH mvt. will make that alternating ting-ting-ting sound between the tic-tic-tic sound.

That sound is MUSIC to my ears! I simply love it!

Bo,

How the hell do you know so many things !!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 October 2007, 05:51 PM

A huge interest in Rolex watches, I guess

Greg9999 · 20 October 2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904L_addict

Mine does the same. You're fine.
You want weird mechanical noises? Get anything with a 7750 movement.

Does the sound alternate each minute between the 'tick tick tick' and the 'ting ting ting' (metallic) sound?

motolamb · 21 October 2007, 02:17 AM

You may have me hooked on the GMT II Anniversary now. Does anyone know what the MSRP of this watch is?

anglykos · 6 November 2007, 03:12 PM

My GMT makes exactly the same 'metallic' sound that you describe Greg. I also have a Sub which makes a hardly audible tick. In the beginning I thought something may be wrong but reading what other members have written this must be quite normal.

chevycorvette · 6 November 2007, 03:15 PM

Mine Sound Like General Lee Honking

ShawnK · 6 November 2007, 04:29 PM

I just bought my first Rolex two weeks ago (F Serial GMT II) and I also was concerned about the audible tick and "ting-ting" sound. My friend has a SD and it doesn't make much noise at all.

I've checked out 3 different GMT IIs at different ADs, and they all sound just like mine. Now that I know it's normal, the sound grows sweeter everyday!

Attila · 6 November 2007, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Don't worry, that is perfectly normal!

The 4 Hertz frequency of your 28,800 bpH mvt. will make that alternating ting-ting-ting sound between the tic-tic-tic sound.

That sound is MUSIC to my ears! I simply love it!

It is music to my ears, but nothing beats a V-Twin on full song!

19 October 2007, 12:55 AM	#1
Greg9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 62	GMT-Master II - Noise When I listen to the 3186 movement I can hear a "ting-ting-ting" metallic sound which then goes to a "tic-tic-tic" sound then back to the metallic sound every minute. Does your GMT Master II sound the same? Why does it change sounds like that?

19 October 2007, 01:02 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Don't worry, that is perfectly normal! The 4 Hertz frequency of your 28,800 bpH mvt. will make that alternating ting-ting-ting sound between the tic-tic-tic sound. That sound is MUSIC to my ears! I simply love it! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

19 October 2007, 01:59 PM	#15
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Great. First I have to read about how some of you can see the etched crown without the aid of a loupe. Now I see some of you can hear your watches ticking. Fan-frickin-tastic. What's my next humiliation, dentures? __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

19 October 2007, 05:51 PM	#17
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	A huge interest in Rolex watches, I guess __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 October 2007, 02:17 AM	#19
motolamb Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 27	GMT II Ceramic Bezel Anniversary! You may have me hooked on the GMT II Anniversary now. Does anyone know what the MSRP of this watch is?

19 October 2007, 12:57 AM	#2
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	I dont have a GMT but I have never heard a Rolex that does not have just one steady sound

19 October 2007, 01:05 AM	#4
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	as long as it doesn't make a rattling noise, or 'badda bing!' i think you're ok.

19 October 2007, 01:14 AM	#5
904L_addict Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: the OC Watch: SS GMT II-C, SD Posts: 186	Mine does the same. You're fine. You want weird mechanical noises? Get anything with a 7750 movement.

19 October 2007, 01:35 AM	#6
Mike734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Seattle Watch: GMT II Posts: 175	Mine also makes the "ting" sound. It is loud enough to bother me at night if I wear it. I keep it on my night stand and can sometimes hear it resonate through the night stand/bed.

19 October 2007, 02:01 AM	#7
A320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the sky Posts: 208	What about green sub? If I shake my sub, I can hear like clicking noise inside the watch(rotor maybe?). Is it normal?

19 October 2007, 02:04 AM	#8
A320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: in the sky Posts: 208	And it is not from braclet. Who own the LV please check and let me know Please Please.

19 October 2007, 06:37 AM	#10
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	I have always loved the way my Exp II sounds. Have your AD look at if you are concerned. f

19 October 2007, 01:17 PM	#13
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	If you can hear the ting ting ting, when the watch is not right up against your ear, that means you still have really good hearing!!! So be happy!!

6 November 2007, 03:12 PM	#20
anglykos "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Manos Location: ITS Watch: Bedside alarm Posts: 209	Mine too My GMT makes exactly the same 'metallic' sound that you describe Greg. I also have a Sub which makes a hardly audible tick. In the beginning I thought something may be wrong but reading what other members have written this must be quite normal. __________________ I promise it will be the last one...

6 November 2007, 03:15 PM	#21
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	Mine Sound Like General Lee Honking

6 November 2007, 04:29 PM	#22
ShawnK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Shawn Location: Kentucky Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 222	Same sound here I just bought my first Rolex two weeks ago (F Serial GMT II) and I also was concerned about the audible tick and "ting-ting" sound. My friend has a SD and it doesn't make much noise at all. I've checked out 3 different GMT IIs at different ADs, and they all sound just like mine. Now that I know it's normal, the sound grows sweeter everyday!

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