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CF GMT II VR3186 movement - rotor noise

Sakul12349

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Is it normal for CF VR3186 movements to produce rotor noise when the watch is rapidly moved or shaken?
 

asusundevils1971

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Noticed when winding the watch 😀
That sounds better then rapid shaking and moving the watch. Then you might just have a loose rotor from shipping. Open the case and look inside to see if anything is loose.
 

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He he. Thanks, can I fix a loose rotor on VR3186 by myself or should it be done by a watchmaker? :)
 

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He he. Thanks, can I fix a loose rotor on VR3186 by myself or should it be done by a watchmaker? :)
Well, that's absolutely up to you. If it were my case, I would certainly take it to a professional before messing it up with my clumsiness.
 
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Normally, 31xx movements produce no rotor noise due to how they’re enginereed. Was it a 32xx, it would. But on a 31xx it’s not normal at all. I’d have the watch checked.
 
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