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Old 1 May 2017, 06:15 PM   #1
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I bought a brand new 2017 TT Daytona just wanted to make sure if it's normal to hear the rotor move when you have the watch closer to your ear? Maybe a silly question but just wanted some clarification on if it is normal. Thanks again
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Old 1 May 2017, 06:20 PM   #2
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It means there's nothing wrong with your hearing.
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Old 1 May 2017, 06:26 PM   #3
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It means there's nothing wrong with your hearing.
Ha well played
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I bought a brand new 2017 TT Daytona just wanted to make sure if it's normal to hear the rotor move when you have the watch closer to your ear? Maybe a silly question but just wanted some clarification on if it is normal. Thanks again
All ball bearing rotors in all watches can be heard more than the shaft and sleeve rotors on say the cal 3135.Simple answer stop listening to the rotor by your ear and just put the watch on your wrist where it belongs.
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Old 1 May 2017, 08:31 PM   #6
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All ball bearing rotors in all watches can be heard more than the shaft and sleeve rotors on say the cal 3135.Simple answer stop listening to the rotor by your ear and just put the watch on your wrist where it belongs.
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Old 1 May 2017, 09:33 PM   #7
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Never buy yourself a Patek Aquanaut, my one of those you could hear clearly, driving the car and turning the steering wheel was playing a pin ball machine.....
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Never buy yourself a Patek Aquanaut, my one of those you could hear clearly, driving the car and turning the steering wheel was playing a pin ball machine.....
I enjoy the sound from the 324 sc movement in my 5711
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All ball bearing rotors in all watches can be heard more than the shaft and sleeve rotors on say the cal 3135.Simple answer stop listening to the rotor by your ear and just put the watch on your wrist where it belongs.


Padi, you're always so tactful.
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Old 1 May 2017, 10:50 PM   #10
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I enjoy the sound from the 324 sc movement in my 5711
Brian, it is a unique mechanical sound, but certainly in the Aquanaut it is indeed a loud movement.
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Yes, all good. You can hear the Daytona 4130 rotor on occasion unlike the other movements.
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Old 1 May 2017, 11:03 PM   #12
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As Padi says,
Modern Daytona movement is noisy relevant to a sub for example. The ball bearings have a bit of a rattle but are said to provide better longevity.



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Never buy yourself a Patek Aquanaut, my one of those you could hear clearly, driving the car and turning the steering wheel was playing a pin ball machine.....
Thought you were over this Craig, (both are sold for me, I understand)
I found it odd that my 5711 was comparably unnoticeable compared to the roar of the aqua
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Yes you can hear it unlike the other "non-chrono" Rolex movements.

I questioned it too when I picked up my 116500 last year.
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Old 2 May 2017, 12:37 AM   #14
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Appreciate the responses everyone thanks again :)
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