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wayne93117 · 21 May 2021, 07:46 AM

I picked up my 15450 from the AD on Tuesday and am very surprised at the level of rotor noise coming from the movement. It's quite noticeable to me in a quiet room or any time I raise my hand. Given that it is far louder than any other watch I've owned at this price point (can't say that I've ever heard a peep from my Rolex's), is this normal or should I be reaching back out to the AD?

Time keeping has been spot on.

huncho · 21 May 2021, 07:47 AM

it's normal to hear it

wayne93117 · 21 May 2021, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by huncho

it's normal to hear it

Thanks!

Emery · 21 May 2021, 02:22 PM

It is normal. I was shocked as well when I first heard it, coming from a 5-digit Sub.

But having owned it for some time now, it's not as loud any more.
I'm not sure if it's gone quieter with regular use or I've just gotten used to it.

It is a good winding sound though :)

cascavel · 21 May 2021, 07:58 PM

The thicker casing on a Rolex and the lack of a sapphire exhibition back muffles the rotor noise.

NYG1121 · 22 May 2021, 02:54 AM

Its like hearing an exotic car engine. Embrace it and enjoy it!

dygital · 1 June 2021, 07:51 PM

Should be normal, mine does the same thing. No rotor wobble though

21 May 2021, 07:46 AM	#1
wayne93117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 97	15450 Rotor Noise I picked up my 15450 from the AD on Tuesday and am very surprised at the level of rotor noise coming from the movement. It's quite noticeable to me in a quiet room or any time I raise my hand. Given that it is far louder than any other watch I've owned at this price point (can't say that I've ever heard a peep from my Rolex's), is this normal or should I be reaching back out to the AD? Time keeping has been spot on.

22 May 2021, 02:54 AM	#6
NYG1121 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: NE Posts: 2,908	Its like hearing an exotic car engine. Embrace it and enjoy it! __________________ Instagram @awristcheck

1 June 2021, 07:51 PM	#7
dygital "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 19	Should be normal, mine does the same thing. No rotor wobble though __________________ Audemars Piguet 15450ST Ruthenium Rolex Explorer 124270 Omega Speedmaster Reduced 323.30.40.40.06.001 Apple Watch Series 4 44mm Titanium

21 May 2021, 07:47 AM	#2
huncho 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,792	it's normal to hear it

21 May 2021, 02:22 PM	#4
Emery "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Aus Posts: 443	It is normal. I was shocked as well when I first heard it, coming from a 5-digit Sub. But having owned it for some time now, it's not as loud any more. I'm not sure if it's gone quieter with regular use or I've just gotten used to it. It is a good winding sound though :)

21 May 2021, 07:58 PM	#5
cascavel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 1,903	The thicker casing on a Rolex and the lack of a sapphire exhibition back muffles the rotor noise.

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