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catan · 2 February 2012, 05:17 AM

Hello.
I'm new to this forum and really hope I can find some help here.
I own a 2007 Daytona with a 4130 caliber, and my watchmaker, after having changed the gaskets, told me it may have some issues with the rotor. He has noticed that when the rotor moves, its edge slightly brushes against the rim of the case. At first he thought it might be due to fluctuation but this is definitely not the case because it's tightly screwed, there is no fluctuation whatsoever. He said it might be a manufacturing problem, but he can't say for sure.
Has anyone ever encountered such a problem? And one more question: how much does the power reserve decrease when the Chronograph is running full time? I'd be very thankful for any ideas on the matter.

Tools · 2 February 2012, 07:37 AM

It would be unusual for a Daytona to show that type of rotor "wobble".. It is more common on the other movements that use a bushing and axle. The Daytona uses a ball-bearing race..

My first question would by "Why did your watchmaker change the gaskets ??" and "Which Gaskets".. There are some that you almost need to take the watch apart to get to..

Lion · 2 February 2012, 07:52 AM

Welcome to the Forum and why is your watchmaker messing around with your watch. So far I have never heard of anyone having a problem with that watch!. And if they did it hasn't been reported on this Forum!!!

catan · 2 February 2012, 06:18 PM

Thanks to both of you for the replies. My watchmaker didn't exactly mess with the watch, he just cleaned the main gasket. I guess he might be wrong about the rotor because in general there are no problems with the watch. He just said that all Rolex rotors work noiselessly, but he can clearly hear it moving in my watch and he has no idea why. Maybe you do?

padi56 · 2 February 2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by catan

Thanks to both of you for the replies. My watchmaker didn't exactly mess with the watch, he just cleaned the main gasket. I guess he might be wrong about the rotor because in general there are no problems with the watch. He just said that all Rolex rotors work noiselessly, but he can clearly hear it moving in my watch and he has no idea why. Maybe you do?

Well in theory the Daytona rotor because its a ball bearing rotor would be slighty louder than the bush axel rotors on the other Rolex models.Now other brands of watches like say Rolex Tudor that uses say the ETA Valjoux 7750,now you can feel that one winding on the wrist but thats quite normal for that movement.Myself have never heard of one single problem with the rotor on the cal 4130 since its introduction in 2000,and seeing your is quite a new watch its doubtful you have.

Andad · 2 February 2012, 06:27 PM

Replace the rotor bearing?

catan · 2 February 2012, 06:49 PM

Thanks again for the replies, I will try showing it to another watchmaker for some more opinions.

bayerische · 2 February 2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by catan

Thanks again for the replies, I will try showing it to another watchmaker for some more opinions.

Try a watchmaker at a Rolex dealer.

catan · 3 February 2012, 04:47 AM

I took my watch to another watchmaker today and he said it works perfectly well, there were no problems to detect. Sorry for the fuss :)

bayerische · 3 February 2012, 06:00 AM

Enjoy!

Nice to have piece of mind!

Tools · 3 February 2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by catan

I took my watch to another watchmaker today and he said it works perfectly well, there were no problems to detect. Sorry for the fuss :)

No fuss at all... We want everybody to feel comfortable that their watch is working normally..

Daytonas are a little noisier than the others because of the ball bearing rotor.. Rolex still uses the old style axle and jeweled bushing in most of their movements because it is silent and precise..

oneillba · 3 February 2012, 02:45 PM

There's a lesson to be learned here folks. Use a Rolex authorized service center...

2 February 2012, 05:17 AM	#1
catan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 38	4130 caliber rotor Hello. I'm new to this forum and really hope I can find some help here. I own a 2007 Daytona with a 4130 caliber, and my watchmaker, after having changed the gaskets, told me it may have some issues with the rotor. He has noticed that when the rotor moves, its edge slightly brushes against the rim of the case. At first he thought it might be due to fluctuation but this is definitely not the case because it's tightly screwed, there is no fluctuation whatsoever. He said it might be a manufacturing problem, but he can't say for sure. Has anyone ever encountered such a problem? And one more question: how much does the power reserve decrease when the Chronograph is running full time? I'd be very thankful for any ideas on the matter.

2 February 2012, 07:37 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It would be unusual for a Daytona to show that type of rotor "wobble".. It is more common on the other movements that use a bushing and axle. The Daytona uses a ball-bearing race.. My first question would by "Why did your watchmaker change the gaskets ??" and "Which Gaskets".. There are some that you almost need to take the watch apart to get to.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 February 2012, 07:52 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Welcome to the Forum and why is your watchmaker messing around with your watch. So far I have never heard of anyone having a problem with that watch!. And if they did it hasn't been reported on this Forum!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 February 2012, 06:27 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Replace the rotor bearing? __________________ E

3 February 2012, 06:00 AM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Enjoy! Nice to have piece of mind! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

2 February 2012, 06:18 PM	#4
catan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 38	Thanks to both of you for the replies. My watchmaker didn't exactly mess with the watch, he just cleaned the main gasket. I guess he might be wrong about the rotor because in general there are no problems with the watch. He just said that all Rolex rotors work noiselessly, but he can clearly hear it moving in my watch and he has no idea why. Maybe you do?

2 February 2012, 06:49 PM	#7
catan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 38	Thanks again for the replies, I will try showing it to another watchmaker for some more opinions.

3 February 2012, 04:47 AM	#9
catan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 38	I took my watch to another watchmaker today and he said it works perfectly well, there were no problems to detect. Sorry for the fuss :)

3 February 2012, 02:45 PM	#12
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	There's a lesson to be learned here folks. Use a Rolex authorized service center... __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

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