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There is a noise coming from my newly received 2018 KOR Cartier Santos Large from PureTime

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I just received my Cartier Santos from Puretime puretime and there is a noticeable noise coming from the watch when i move my wrist. It sounds as if something is loose inside. I'm not sure if thats normal or if it is a defect. I'm wondering if anyone is having this issue and if there is something I can do to fix this issue. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

thanks
 

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I just received my Cartier Santos from Puretime puretime and there is a noticeable noise coming from the watch when i move my wrist. It sounds as if something is loose inside. I'm not sure if thats normal or if it is a defect. I'm wondering if anyone is having this issue and if there is something I can do to fix this issue. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

thanks

It’s just the rotor on the automatic movement. Probably a Miyota 9015.
 

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You need to oil it or get it service..
 

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It is a Miyota 9015 movement. Is that normal? The sound is quite noticeable.

The Miyota 9015 has a one way rotor , it's winds the watch spring one way and spins freely the other . You don't need to service it ! You have two options the first which will make very little difference oil the central pin with a minuscule amount of mobius oil . Secondly change the actual rotor for a heavier one , much better however not too heavy as it effects the automatic winding and power reserve .

I would just get used to it , all Miyota 9015 are noisy as it spins freely , you won't notice it after a bit .
 
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The Miyota 9015 has a one way rotor , it's winds the watch spring one way and spins freely the other . You don't need to service it ! You have two options the first which will make very little difference oil the central pin with a minuscule amount of mobius oil . Secondly change the actual rotor for a heavier one , much better however not too heavy as it effects the automatic winding and power reserve .

I would just get used to it , all Miyota 9015 are noisy as it spins freely , you won't notice it after a bit .
Appreciate this response - as i was worried myself. Got a 3kf cartie santos from Trusty.

One more question, I left the watch on its side over night in a drawer and when I took it out the seconds hand was not moving but started moving after a minute or so?
 

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Yes, it is normal, Miyota rotors are known to be loud.
Also, I left the watch on its side over night in a drawer and when I took it out the seconds hand was not moving but started moving after a minute or so? Why is this?

Thank you
 

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Unless you're in a Library all day, there's no way you will hear any type of rotor noise during every day life.
 

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Also, I left the watch on its side over night in a drawer and when I took it out the seconds hand was not moving but started moving after a minute or so? Why is this?

Thank you
Did you ever wind it manually or did you rely on the automatic winding mechanism only?
 

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Appreciate this response - as i was worried myself. Got a 3kf cartie santos from Trusty.

One more question, I left the watch on its side over night in a drawer and when I took it out the seconds hand was not moving but started moving after a minute or so?
Sounds like the watch stopped because it ran out of power reserve as the mainspring wasn't fully wound . I suggest resetting the time on the watch , when you do handwind the watch gently 20 times clockwise ( UP) . They use genuine decorated Miyota's in these rep watches .That is about right to fully wind a 9015 . Then put the watch on your wrist , the noisy rotor and auto module will keep the watch wound . When you take it off , it should now be ticking when you wake in the morning . Finally don't leave the watch on it's side overnight . Theses watches are only tested in one position on a timergrapher when assembled ( if at all) .I would store the watch FLAT .I appreciate it's difficult with the stiff intergrated bracelet and clasp on a Santos . If you have a watch box sit on the/a cushion from the box when not using .
 

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I am experiencing the same spinning noise. is it dangerous to make abrupt movements with it then?
No , see above .Unless you mean by sudden movement , playing golf , or a set of tennis with Novak Djokovic ? This i wouldn't recommend with any automatic watch .