Received order and watch makes weird Noise

[Skyblob91]

Hi everyone,

Just received AP 15500 blue dial from ZF.

Waited 3 months to receive it and here what i got.

Please listen to the noise it makes and let me know if its normal please?

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Thanks

 

[MaximillianGT]

Hi everyone,

Just received AP 15500 blue dial from ZF.

Waited 3 months to receive it and here what i got.

Please listen to the noise it makes and let me know if its normal please?

IMG_4067.mov

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Image IMG 4066 hosted in ClickPix.org

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Thanks

Are you referring to the rotor noise? It's normal I think. You can find a watchmaker to silence it if you wish.

 

[Jossé]

Seems like a loose rotor, abnormally noisy in my opinion.
You can try tightening it if you have the tools or as mentioned above take it to a watchmaker.

 

[Skyblob91]

Are you referring to the rotor noise? It's normal I think. You can find a watchmaker to silence it if you wish.

Yes the rotor noise exactly. I have other AP’s and they don’t make as much noise as this one. It’s like if this one has friction.

 

[Skyblob91]

Seems like a loose rotor, abnormally noisy in my opinion.
You can try tightening it if you have the tools or as mentioned above take it to a watchmaker.

Ill check on youtube how to do this

 

[puretime]

This watch has some sounds but this doesn't sound correctly. Probably the rotor is loose or fallen. Please check with a watchsmith first if possible, It should be an easy fix. If can't fixed, please email us for further assistance, Thank you

 

[Skyblob91]

This watch has some sounds but this doesn't sound correctly. Probably the rotor is loose or fallen. Please check with a watchsmith first if possible, It should be an easy fix. If can't fixed, please email us for further assistance, Thank you

Will do and keep this thread updated. Thanks

 

[OnTheSly]

I just got a Glashutte SeaQ that had that exact sound. I opened it up and the rotor screw was loose in the case and the rotor was rubbing the inside of the caseback. I was planning on replacing the rotor anyway (the rep rotor doesn't have enough mass to fully wind) so was an easy fix.

 

[domiffm]

Sounds normal to me. This is a ball bearing based rotor. They make (more) noise than jewel based rotors.

Just grease the rotor ball bearing and the noise will be less. However, this rotor will never be fully quiet due to the mechanical construction.

 

[Skyblob91]

I just got a Glashutte SeaQ that had that exact sound. I opened it up and the rotor screw was loose in the case and the rotor was rubbing the inside of the caseback. I was planning on replacing the rotor anyway (the rep rotor doesn't have enough mass to fully wind) so was an easy fix.

Thats what i plan doing is checking a youtube video on how to do this myself

 

[Skyblob91]

Sounds normal to me. This is a ball bearing based rotor. They make (more) noise than jewel based rotors.

Just grease the rotor ball bearing and the noise will be less. However, this rotor will never be fully quiet due to the mechanical construction.

Thanks alot !!

 

[Skyblob91]

I’ve decided to ask puretime to send me a return shipping label for them to fix it for me.
I will keep this post updated.

 

[domiffm]

Never send a watch back to China. Especially not for such a quick fix you can do locally.

 

[Pops3434]

I’ve decided to ask puretime to send me a return shipping label for them to fix it for me.
I will keep this post updated.

Not a good idea and is never recommended to do so. Have it fixed locally and have your TD reimburse you the cost.

 

[Skyblob91]

Alright will do that. Will keep you guys updated thanks for this !

 

[Skyblob91]

So Ive brought the watch to a watchsmith and he told me the rotor is defective because theres friction and to either ask puretime to send me a new movement for the watch and he will install it or return the watch so they put a new movement in it

 

[Skyblob91]

I rather them sending it to me

 

[OnTheSly]

So Ive brought the watch to a watchsmith and he told me the rotor is defective because theres friction and to either ask puretime to send me a new movement for the watch and he will install it or return the watch so they put a new movement in it

Did he say there was friction at the rotor bearings or there was friction between the rotor and case back (ie, the rotor is scraping the case back)?

 

[puretime]

So Ive brought the watch to a watchsmith and he told me the rotor is defective because theres friction and to either ask puretime to send me a new movement for the watch and he will install it or return the watch so they put a new movement in it

I am afraid to say we can't send the movement. If the rotor is defective, we try to order the rotor for you? He can fix it with a new rotor? Otherwise, please return the watch to us, Thank you

 

[Skyblob91]

Did he say there was friction at the rotor bearings or there was friction between the rotor and case back (ie, the rotor is scraping the case back)?

The rotor is scraping the case back so its friction between the rotor and case back.