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Noticed that most members have an issue with loud rotors in Miyota movements. As an owner of a rep with Miyota and many gens with complications from different brands I'd like to chime in.
The most "silent" watch I have is probably a Rolex, can barely hear the rotor even when you hold it up to your ear. Most other gens have a somewhat audible rotor, and the Miyota isn't really that much louder than most of them.
I own a Swiss tourbillon- that has one hell of a loud rotor, WAY louder than a Miyota. So I thought mine was a lemon, and I went down to a boutique to check out a different piece. It's exactly the same- very loud. Also own a Swiss perpetual calendar, and I'd say the rotor is maybe nearly as loud as the Miyota, plus it feels as if the rotor is slightly off centre or heavy at the sides- normal with usual wearing, but if you shake it hard, you can feel the imbalance and the watch starts to wobble slightly. Both these watches are mainstream Swiss brands.
My point is, don't worry so much about rotor noise. It really isn't unusual for expensive gens to have it, so just relax and enjoy the pieces!
The most "silent" watch I have is probably a Rolex, can barely hear the rotor even when you hold it up to your ear. Most other gens have a somewhat audible rotor, and the Miyota isn't really that much louder than most of them.
I own a Swiss tourbillon- that has one hell of a loud rotor, WAY louder than a Miyota. So I thought mine was a lemon, and I went down to a boutique to check out a different piece. It's exactly the same- very loud. Also own a Swiss perpetual calendar, and I'd say the rotor is maybe nearly as loud as the Miyota, plus it feels as if the rotor is slightly off centre or heavy at the sides- normal with usual wearing, but if you shake it hard, you can feel the imbalance and the watch starts to wobble slightly. Both these watches are mainstream Swiss brands.
My point is, don't worry so much about rotor noise. It really isn't unusual for expensive gens to have it, so just relax and enjoy the pieces!