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glimmer · 15 May 2010, 07:08 AM

I guess this is directed towards the technical experts on the forum...pardon the question/query but I'm curious as to what the function of an axle in the movement is and what happens when it is broken. Any help would be much appreciated.

Jocke · 15 May 2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by glimmer

I guess this is directed towards the technical experts on the forum...pardon the question/query but I'm curious as to what the function of an axle in the movement is and what happens when it is broken. Any help would be much appreciated.

There is a lot of different axles in a movement, so it depends what one you mean.

Rscmaine · 15 May 2010, 08:01 AM

The usual suspect when I hear axel is the rotor axel - the big pin that the winding rotor spins upon...they wear and sometimes break. If worn you hear clanking noises like tiny gnomes hitting every part of your watch with malicious tiny hammers.

They cost about $25 and are an easy replace.

glimmer · 15 May 2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rscmaine

The usual suspect when I hear axel is the rotor axel - the big pin that the winding rotor spins upon...they wear and sometimes break. If worn you hear clanking noises like tiny gnomes hitting every part of your watch with malicious tiny hammers.

They cost about $25 and are an easy replace.

Thanks! There are noises but aren't the clanking type...they're more of a ratchety sound which becomes especially prominent when I shake the watch...it sounds more like something is loose and turning around inside...though again I can't be sure. I do appreciate your suggestion though.

Rscmaine · 15 May 2010, 08:46 AM

That's a worn rotor axel...sound 'grindy" like something it rubbing against the back of the case? winds and sets fine, but if you shake it you hear metal on metal?

Hack the watch and call a service guy...every time the rotor hits the case back you risk getting tiny metal shavings into the works. Not bad now, but could get really expensive really fast.

glimmer · 15 May 2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rscmaine

That's a worn rotor axel...sound 'grindy" like something it rubbing against the back of the case? winds and sets fine, but if you shake it you hear metal on metal?

Hack the watch and call a service guy...every time the rotor hits the case back you risk getting tiny metal shavings into the works. Not bad now, but could get really expensive really fast.

Exactly, it sounds like metal on metal...if it is indeed the rotor axle, would it be expensive to replace? Should I only have it done at an authorized service center, or could it be something a competent service guy could do?

I really really appreciate your help.

glimmer · 15 May 2010, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

There is a lot of different axles in a movement, so it depends what one you mean.

Thanks Jocke...I'm not sure exactly which one but I'll try to find out.

Rikki · 15 May 2010, 10:14 AM

When the axle goes bad IE metal on metal it will leave metal filings dust all over the movement which must be removed. So a routine cleaning is in order and check all other parts for damage and wear. Rik

walds11 · 15 May 2010, 10:20 AM

Rik to the rescue

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Originally Posted by Rikki

When the axle goes bad IE metal on metal it will leave metal filings dust all over the movement which must be removed. So a routine cleaning is in order and check all other parts for damage and wear. Rik

glimmer · 15 May 2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rikki

When the axle goes bad IE metal on metal it will leave metal filings dust all over the movement which must be removed. So a routine cleaning is in order and check all other parts for damage and wear. Rik

Thanks Rik...will certainly do that.

15 May 2010, 07:08 AM	#1
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Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	The usual suspect when I hear axel is the rotor axel - the big pin that the winding rotor spins upon...they wear and sometimes break. If worn you hear clanking noises like tiny gnomes hitting every part of your watch with malicious tiny hammers. They cost about $25 and are an easy replace. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

15 May 2010, 08:46 AM	#5
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	That's a worn rotor axel...sound 'grindy" like something it rubbing against the back of the case? winds and sets fine, but if you shake it you hear metal on metal? Hack the watch and call a service guy...every time the rotor hits the case back you risk getting tiny metal shavings into the works. Not bad now, but could get really expensive really fast. __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

15 May 2010, 10:14 AM	#8
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	When the axle goes bad IE metal on metal it will leave metal filings dust all over the movement which must be removed. So a routine cleaning is in order and check all other parts for damage and wear. Rik

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