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Potawatomi · 1 March 2021, 12:45 AM

During the winding of my 15400 this morning I noticed a peculiar sound during the process. I could only describe it as a "skipping" during the winding. There is an audible interruption of the normal sound and its replaced with a sound you would expect during an instantaneous date change. There is also the ever so subtle increase of resistance in the crown just prior to the noise followed by a release of that increased pressure it took to wind the crown. I'm thinking there could be a problem with the ratcheting mechanism because it feels like for a brief moment I'm fighting the mainspring. I just wanted to hear some feedback incase anyone has experienced this before. I also owned a 15710 so I have some good experience winding thr 3120. I'm going to give Clearwater a call and I'll update the thread through the process for future reference.

sokoloka · 1 March 2021, 02:34 AM

Are you sure it's not the clutch slipping on a fully wound mainspring?

Potawatomi · 1 March 2021, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sokoloka

Are you sure it's not the clutch slipping on a fully wound mainspring?

Just pulled it from the watch box and started winding it. Was getting my monthly winding out of the way and noticed it from the first turn.

mjclark32 · 1 March 2021, 05:24 AM

You can text a video to Clearwater too. I’ve done it. I’ll pm you the number of you want

Potawatomi · 1 April 2021, 06:04 AM

Just a quick follow up in case someone in the future sees a solar issue. Sent the watch to Clearwater and the result was "The watchmaker adjusted a component in the date mechanism that was causing the issue." Clearwater was great in communication and I couldn't be happier.

jojosnr · 1 April 2021, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the follow up. May I know if the issue is resolved ?

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Originally Posted by Potawatomi

Just a quick follow up in case someone in the future sees a solar issue. Sent the watch to Clearwater and the result was "The watchmaker adjusted a component in the date mechanism that was causing the issue." Clearwater was great in communication and I couldn't be happier.

Potawatomi · 1 April 2021, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jojosnr

Thanks for the follow up. May I know if the issue is resolved ?

It is resolved and the watch is working perfectly.

jojosnr · 6 April 2021, 10:42 AM

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Potawatomi

It is resolved and the watch is working perfectly.

1 March 2021, 12:45 AM	#1
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 910	3120 feels injured During the winding of my 15400 this morning I noticed a peculiar sound during the process. I could only describe it as a "skipping" during the winding. There is an audible interruption of the normal sound and its replaced with a sound you would expect during an instantaneous date change. There is also the ever so subtle increase of resistance in the crown just prior to the noise followed by a release of that increased pressure it took to wind the crown. I'm thinking there could be a problem with the ratcheting mechanism because it feels like for a brief moment I'm fighting the mainspring. I just wanted to hear some feedback incase anyone has experienced this before. I also owned a 15710 so I have some good experience winding thr 3120. I'm going to give Clearwater a call and I'll update the thread through the process for future reference.

1 March 2021, 02:34 AM	#2
sokoloka "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 1,547	Are you sure it's not the clutch slipping on a fully wound mainspring? __________________ Instagram: @rough.af

1 March 2021, 05:24 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	You can text a video to Clearwater too. I’ve done it. I’ll pm you the number of you want __________________

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1 April 2021, 06:04 AM	#5
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 910	Just a quick follow up in case someone in the future sees a solar issue. Sent the watch to Clearwater and the result was "The watchmaker adjusted a component in the date mechanism that was causing the issue." Clearwater was great in communication and I couldn't be happier.

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