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3 June 2009, 02:36 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 27
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Rotor Wobble - Bubbleback Movement Question
I have recently acquired an early 50's Bubbleback and realized it was giving some noise when the watch was being shake. I managed to open the back and found that the winder rotor wobbles and has a bit of play in it. Is this a sign of wear? If yes, what is it that has worn out? Or, if this is something adjustable?
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10 July 2009, 12:43 PM
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TechXpert
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Rik Dietel
Location: Seminole Fla
Watch: 5512 s/s Sub
Posts: 1,818
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The rotor in a bubble back has a steel rotor that pivots on nickel plated brass plates, with the proper staking tools the holes in the plates can be closed to take up the side shake and stop the rattle. It doen't work in all cases just depends how long it's been doing wearing out the pivots if it has been too elongated you may be sol without replacement parts which are as scarce as hen's teeth Rik the watchmaker
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