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clarencek · 20 July 2009, 09:54 AM

I've got a D series Sub LV, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +2 sec per day.
I've also got a Z series GMT IIc, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +1 sec per day.
Finally, I've got a M series SS Daytona, when I shake it, I can hear the rotor. It runs -5 sec per day.

Obviously the Daytona's movement is very different from the sub and GMT, but is that consistent with other's daytona's?

Any feedback from other Daytona's would be appreciated. Thanks!

momac · 20 July 2009, 10:31 AM

Interesting. I have a M series sub date, GMT IIc and the M series Daytona. I have noticed the same noise with the Daytona, while. Hear nothing with the sub and GMT.

Tools · 20 July 2009, 10:37 AM

The new Daytonas use a ball bearing mounted rotor counterweight..

The other Rolex models use a solid bushing.... There is no noise from the bushing models, and that is why Rolex sticks with them...

The ball bearing mount makes noise as the bearings roll in the bearing race...

clarencek · 20 July 2009, 11:01 AM

Ah - thanks for clearing that up. So I'll take it as being normal. What a relief. Thanks!!

ROLEX MAN · 20 July 2009, 12:38 PM

when I'm walking along and have the daytona on a certain angle I can feel my rotor moving to, it's normal.

xbox · 20 July 2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The new Daytonas use a ball bearing mounted rotor counterweight..

The other Rolex models use a solid bushing.... There is no noise from the bushing models, and that is why Rolex sticks with them...

The ball bearing mount makes noise as the bearings roll in the bearing race...

Monday and I've learned something already - I'm a happy man, thanks for the info Larry

Alcan · 20 July 2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

The new Daytonas use a ball bearing mounted rotor counterweight..

The other Rolex models use a solid bushing....

Larry, are you sure its not the other way around? The older Rolex caliber 4030, a modified Zenith El Primero 400, has a ball bearing rotor.

padi56 · 20 July 2009, 09:39 PM

SDDS · 20 July 2009, 09:55 PM

thanx Larry for the info

Art 1 · 21 July 2009, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarencek

I've got a D series Sub LV, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +2 sec per day.
I've also got a Z series GMT IIc, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +1 sec per day.
Finally, I've got a M series SS Daytona, when I shake it, I can hear the rotor. It runs -5 sec per day.

Obviously the Daytona's movement is very different from the sub and GMT, but is that consistent with other's daytona's?

Any feedback from other Daytona's would be appreciated. Thanks!

Normal.

cody p · 21 July 2009, 07:04 AM

the daytona has b@lls.

dhiltonlittle · 21 July 2009, 07:06 AM

i just got a daytona and noticed the same thing as i picked up my sub and daytona this morning. figured it was normal...glad to hear/see why.

gossbeau · 16 September 2016, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

the daytona has b@lls.

Nice one

padi56 · 16 September 2016, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clarencek

I've got a D series Sub LV, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +2 sec per day.
I've also got a Z series GMT IIc, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +1 sec per day.
Finally, I've got a M series SS Daytona, when I shake it, I can hear the rotor. It runs -5 sec per day.

Obviously the Daytona's movement is very different from the sub and GMT, but is that consistent with other's daytona's?

Any feedback from other Daytona's would be appreciated. Thanks!

The Daytona 4 series movement uses a ball bearing rotor,where most of the 3 series movement uses a sleeve type rotor so they would sound different.Today the main Achilles heel in the 3 series movements is the rotor shaft bearings especially if not had any service . And IMO its the 3 series movements weakest link, the rotor winding sleeve bearings. Now these need proper lubrication and its very critical its done right,if it drys out you will get severe wear in the bearing jewels.Looks like to me, Rolex has sacrificed a bit in the engineering department,for better winding efficiency. IMO the small diameter winding post don't offer enough support to the rotor weight, but again some go on for decades without service, but many fail for the lack of this is why ball bearing rotors are better.

henry333 · 16 September 2016, 08:28 PM

It's normal. When you shake or roll it ..it has that ball bearing sound

Grnvette65 · 16 September 2016, 09:00 PM

Mine is quiet during normal wear unless I shake it really hard, not sure of series but purchased new in 2005.

padi56 · 16 September 2016, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grnvette65

Mine is quiet during normal wear unless I shake it really hard, not sure of series but purchased new in 2005.

Rolex have never made a series of any watch they are just case serials nothing more.

77T · 17 September 2016, 12:32 AM

Well I'd say movements come out in a series like your earlier post (3 series versus 4 series).
The OP's M s/n Daytona should have the 4 series movement and the rotor's ball bearings can make some very slight sound when circumnavigating the movement.

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landroverking · 17 September 2016, 12:36 AM

The only time my zenith Daytona rotor made noise, it needed service.

MattCH · 17 September 2016, 12:51 AM

Depends on how much noise. Daytona rotors are not noisy. You should hear some new Panerai....

regnant · 17 September 2016, 07:51 PM

I didn't know that. My 116500 LN CERACHROME DAYTONA yet to arrive so I wasn't aware of rotor noise in Daytona models. Honestly, it never bothers me even Vacheron Constantin Quai De L'ILE in house movement wobbles when I gently waive my hand.
Thanks for your insights

ecdc · 17 September 2016, 10:03 PM

On my SS bezel (green tag, so really recent) Daytona, I can hear the woosh-woosh of the rotor turning if I take the watch off my wrist and hold the bracelet tight so it doesn't make any noise. On my wrist, it's almost impossible to hear the rotor over the hushed noise the bracelet makes when I shake my wrist.

andykcole · 1 May 2017, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

The only time my zenith Daytona rotor made noise, it needed service.

Hi
My one came back from Rolex Service centre Nov 2016 and the Rotor is still noisy so I don't see how a service makes any difference to the noise also the ticking is loud unlike other models my Daytona 116518 is Z year

20 July 2009, 09:54 AM	#1
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	Rotor Noise in Daytona? I've got a D series Sub LV, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +2 sec per day. I've also got a Z series GMT IIc, when I shake it, I don't hear a thing. It runs about +1 sec per day. Finally, I've got a M series SS Daytona, when I shake it, I can hear the rotor. It runs -5 sec per day. Obviously the Daytona's movement is very different from the sub and GMT, but is that consistent with other's daytona's? Any feedback from other Daytona's would be appreciated. Thanks!

20 July 2009, 10:37 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	The new Daytonas use a ball bearing mounted rotor counterweight.. The other Rolex models use a solid bushing.... There is no noise from the bushing models, and that is why Rolex sticks with them... The ball bearing mount makes noise as the bearings roll in the bearing race... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

20 July 2009, 12:38 PM	#5
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	when I'm walking along and have the daytona on a certain angle I can feel my rotor moving to, it's normal. __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

20 July 2009, 09:39 PM	#8
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20 July 2009, 09:55 PM	#9
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	thanx Larry for the info __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

20 July 2009, 10:31 AM	#2
momac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new york Posts: 69	Interesting. I have a M series sub date, GMT IIc and the M series Daytona. I have noticed the same noise with the Daytona, while. Hear nothing with the sub and GMT.

20 July 2009, 11:01 AM	#4
clarencek "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 400	Ah - thanks for clearing that up. So I'll take it as being normal. What a relief. Thanks!!

21 July 2009, 07:04 AM	#11
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	the daytona has b@lls.

21 July 2009, 07:06 AM	#12
dhiltonlittle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: NYC Watch: Rolex SS Sub Date Posts: 181	i just got a daytona and noticed the same thing as i picked up my sub and daytona this morning. figured it was normal...glad to hear/see why.

16 September 2016, 08:28 PM	#15
henry333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Hendricks Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 826	It's normal. When you shake or roll it ..it has that ball bearing sound

16 September 2016, 09:00 PM	#16
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 412	Mine is quiet during normal wear unless I shake it really hard, not sure of series but purchased new in 2005.

17 September 2016, 12:32 AM	#18
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,024	Rotor Noise in Daytona? Well I'd say movements come out in a series like your earlier post (3 series versus 4 series). The OP's M s/n Daytona should have the 4 series movement and the rotor's ball bearings can make some very slight sound when circumnavigating the movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 September 2016, 12:36 AM	#19
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	The only time my zenith Daytona rotor made noise, it needed service.

17 September 2016, 12:51 AM	#20
MattCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: EU Watch: PP/ROLEX Posts: 165	Depends on how much noise. Daytona rotors are not noisy. You should hear some new Panerai.... __________________

17 September 2016, 07:51 PM	#21
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I didn't know that. My 116500 LN CERACHROME DAYTONA yet to arrive so I wasn't aware of rotor noise in Daytona models. Honestly, it never bothers me even Vacheron Constantin Quai De L'ILE in house movement wobbles when I gently waive my hand. Thanks for your insights __________________

17 September 2016, 10:03 PM	#22
ecdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US Posts: 502	On my SS bezel (green tag, so really recent) Daytona, I can hear the woosh-woosh of the rotor turning if I take the watch off my wrist and hold the bracelet tight so it doesn't make any noise. On my wrist, it's almost impossible to hear the rotor over the hushed noise the bracelet makes when I shake my wrist.

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