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Noisy rotor in a VS3235

Siirtolapuutarha

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Hello,

I just received my second rep watch and this time it's VSF kermit submariner, only problem seems to be very noisy rotor inside the watch that makes whining noise when the watch is worn and spins.

Where could I find post on how to add oil by myself? I tried multiple different searches but nothing lead me any further and I couldn't find any help on my own. Could someone help a little?
 

derjenigewelcher

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Oh for the Rotor its easy. It is the first skrew, and you may open it and oil a dip the ballbearing.
 

JOM1979

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hello!
also just received a watch with the VS3235. Did anybody do something against this noisy rotation of the rotor? not really sure that a gen Rolex also has those noises...
 

PsychoTee16

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I would suggest few tiny drops of HP1300 on the bearings. However, these types of rotors are generally more noisy than a jewel supported like the 3135.

You will need an oiler to do this properly.
 
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JOM1979

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Just opened it bit there is no screw. so where do i have to put the oil? in the middle? at the sides? do i have to remove the rotor?
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derjenigewelcher

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Just opened it bit there is no screw. so where do i have to put the oil? in the middle? at the sides? do i have to remove the rotor?

Please let a watchmaker do this.
The wrong oil, or a mini-drop to much, or the wrong place, and youre fucked.
Basically, the 3235 (also in GEN) has a completely different structure than the quieter 3135. Most movements have a spindle where the rotor is attached. The 3235 has a ball bearing, which automatically makes more friction and noise. Good to hear here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98zwrJTClAI&t=347s

I hope i could help you.

Greets, Sam
 
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alfajor

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hello!
also just received a watch with the VS3235. Did anybody do something against this noisy rotation of the rotor? not really sure that a gen Rolex also has those noises...

I have two gens with 3235 mvnt, 126600 and 126603 and the rotor is not as noisy as the 126610 I just received. Huge let down for me.
 

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I received a DJ 126334 today with a VS 3235 and is silent
 

derjenigewelcher

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Which screws should I check?
Rotor Skrew. You need Triangle skrewdriver for Rolex models. And not much force. and skills. and antidust tools. and a ball to open caseback. please go to a watchsmith if you dont have those tools and skills at home.(y)