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joeychitwood · 26 July 2011, 04:08 AM

I just bought a Tudor Tiger Chronograph. It is in mint condition and I have receipts from a full service done by Rolex in 2005 and 2010. It keeps perfect time, but when I rotate the watch quickly on its center axis, I can briefly hear a noise and feel vibrations coming from inside the case. The chronograph and date functions also work fine, and I cannot find anything wrong with the overall operation of the watch. Is this an idiosyncrasy of Tudors or could there be something wrong with the watch.

Wolfgang427 · 26 July 2011, 04:14 AM

Its normal, as thats the famous 7750 movement wobble.

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2011, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Its normal, as thats the famous 7750 movement wobble.

Very true.

Your watch has no issues. The noise and wobble are all part and parcel of the iconic 7750.

A small price to pay [although I like the quirkiness] for a robust, bulletproof chrono movement.

dP

2th Dr · 26 July 2011, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Its normal, as thats the famous 7750 movement wobble.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Very true.

Your watch has no issues. The noise and wobble are all part and parcel of the iconic 7750.

A small price to pay [although I like the quirkiness] for a robust, bulletproof chrono movement.

dP

Yep, par for the course with the 7750. I like it!

Especially when you first start the wind up - It REALLY wobbles when you swirl it!

joeychitwood · 26 July 2011, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm glad to hear that the watch is fine. I love the look of this Tudor, so much so that I sold my Daytona and replaced it with the Tiger.

Dan Pierce · 26 July 2011, 04:40 AM

All this Tudor chrono talk has changed tomorrow's wrist selection.

dP

joeychitwood · 26 July 2011, 04:51 AM

This Tiger will be on my wrist for a while. I really love the look and the feel of it.

PanosI · 26 July 2011, 04:55 AM

7750 seeks for attention

awesome watch

Lisa · 26 July 2011, 04:57 AM

I wish I'd known about this quirk before I worried to death - shortly after buying the watch I knocked it against a door frame - hard enough to wedge wood splinters around the crown - and afterward noticed the vibrations and sense of something "rolling around" inside the case. I thought I had broken the watch. Took it for a checkup and all was fine.

dddrees · 26 July 2011, 05:03 AM

Its talking to you. Just letting you know its there for you.

Just don't talk back to it, or we will have to have you committed.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 26 July 2011, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

Thanks for the quick replies. I'm glad to hear that the watch is fine. I love the look of this Tudor, so much so that I sold my Daytona and replaced it with the Tiger.

The dial is much easier to read than the Daytona.

2th Dr · 26 July 2011, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

All this Tudor chrono talk has changed tomorrow's wrist selection.

dP

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

This Tiger will be on my wrist for a while. I really love the look and the feel of it.

Looks great Doc!

tripleC · 26 July 2011, 07:22 AM

Yea you can really hear the roter spinning in this Tudor. Great post I was doubting mine as well !

Chris B · 26 July 2011, 07:39 AM

I love the 'Wobble', kinda says 'don't forget I'm here'

BTW Great watch, looks good on you

arttay10 · 26 July 2011, 08:25 AM

Glad to see you managed to find a good Tudor Chrono !!

Saxon007 · 26 July 2011, 09:18 AM

That dial is stellar.

joeychitwood · 26 July 2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by arttay10

Glad to see you managed to find a good Tudor Chrono !!

Thanks! I gave up on trying to "import" one into the US.

arttay10 · 26 July 2011, 09:58 AM

It's a beauty - enjoy !!

East Bay Rider · 26 July 2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by joeychitwood

... Is this an idiosyncrasy of Tudors or could there be something wrong with the watch....

Since you already know the answer is 'No', I have to ask...
Isn't it cool?
I wasn't aware the watch talks either and so I brought it back to my (former) AD to ask and they assured me it was A-OK.

Lisa · 26 July 2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Since you already know the answer is 'No', I have to ask...
Isn't it cool?
I wasn't aware the watch talks either and so I brought it back to my (former) AD to ask and they assured me it was A-OK.

It's like having a little pet on your wrist.

Speed · 26 July 2011, 10:32 AM

That's an interesting comment Lisa.

Btw, you must be tough on your watches!

Lisa · 26 July 2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

That's an interesting comment Lisa.

Btw, you must be tough on your watches!

I'm trying to do better...

joeychitwood · 26 July 2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Since you already know the answer is 'No', I have to ask... Isn't it cool? I wasn't aware the watch talks either and so I brought it back to my (former) AD to ask and they assured me it was A-OK.

It's already one of my favorite watches. The other is my blue Tudor Submariner.

So, Dan, what should my next watch be? Post a photo of your favorite Tudor or other non-Rolex watch.

toph · 26 July 2011, 12:51 PM

yeah the 7750 ETA valjoux is an extremely robust and reliable movement and you can feel it shake and wind vibrate etc. It happens on the breitlings too!
Wear and ejoy

Lisa · 26 July 2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

yeah the 7750 ETA valjoux is an extremely robust and reliable movement and you can feel it shake and wind vibrate etc. It happens on the breitlings too!
Wear and ejoy

My AD's watchmaker said the same thing. Good to know this is a very rugged movement.

onkyo · 26 July 2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

All this Tudor chrono talk has changed tomorrow's wrist selection.

dP

Affected tomorrow's wrist selection for me too....

Bye-bye AP ... hello Tudor Chrono.

toph · 26 July 2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

My AD's watchmaker said the same thing. Good to know this is a very rugged movement.

Yeah and its easily serviceable by a decent watchmaker and parts should never be a problem either

Lisa · 26 July 2011, 01:14 PM

So, Dr. Chitwood - did you specifically want this dial, or specifically want a 79280, or were you just looking for the right deal with acceptable combo of dial, bracelet, bezel...

I guess an easier way to phrase the question would be: what were your criteria?

lclark · 26 July 2011, 01:25 PM

The dial looks great. Big Fan!

joeychitwood · 26 July 2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

So, Dr. Chitwood - did you specifically want this dial, or specifically want a 79280, or were you just looking for the right deal with acceptable combo of dial, bracelet, bezel...

I guess an easier way to phrase the question would be: what were your criteria?

I liked the look of the Big Block chronograph. I love the "panda" style dials, and I wanted the solid Oyster style bracelet. I prefer the stainless Dayton-style bezel. This watch fit my criteria, and the price was right. When it comes down to it, I just know it when I see it.

26 July 2011, 04:08 AM	#1
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Tudor Chronograph: noise and vibration coming from the case I just bought a Tudor Tiger Chronograph. It is in mint condition and I have receipts from a full service done by Rolex in 2005 and 2010. It keeps perfect time, but when I rotate the watch quickly on its center axis, I can briefly hear a noise and feel vibrations coming from inside the case. The chronograph and date functions also work fine, and I cannot find anything wrong with the overall operation of the watch. Is this an idiosyncrasy of Tudors or could there be something wrong with the watch.

26 July 2011, 04:14 AM	#2
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Its normal, as thats the famous 7750 movement wobble. __________________ TRF member #917

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26 July 2011, 09:18 AM	#16
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	That dial is stellar. __________________ Licensed to kill time.

26 July 2011, 04:36 AM	#5
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	Thanks for the quick replies. I'm glad to hear that the watch is fine. I love the look of this Tudor, so much so that I sold my Daytona and replaced it with the Tiger.

26 July 2011, 04:51 AM	#7
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	This Tiger will be on my wrist for a while. I really love the look and the feel of it.

26 July 2011, 04:55 AM	#8
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	7750 seeks for attention awesome watch

26 July 2011, 04:57 AM	#9
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I wish I'd known about this quirk before I worried to death - shortly after buying the watch I knocked it against a door frame - hard enough to wedge wood splinters around the crown - and afterward noticed the vibrations and sense of something "rolling around" inside the case. I thought I had broken the watch. Took it for a checkup and all was fine.

26 July 2011, 07:22 AM	#13
tripleC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: charles Location: new york Watch: explorer II Posts: 557	Yea you can really hear the roter spinning in this Tudor. Great post I was doubting mine as well !

26 July 2011, 07:39 AM	#14
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I love the 'Wobble', kinda says 'don't forget I'm here' BTW Great watch, looks good on you

26 July 2011, 08:25 AM	#15
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Glad to see you managed to find a good Tudor Chrono !!

26 July 2011, 09:58 AM	#18
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	It's a beauty - enjoy !!

26 July 2011, 10:32 AM	#21
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	That's an interesting comment Lisa. Btw, you must be tough on your watches!

26 July 2011, 12:51 PM	#24
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	yeah the 7750 ETA valjoux is an extremely robust and reliable movement and you can feel it shake and wind vibrate etc. It happens on the breitlings too! Wear and ejoy __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

26 July 2011, 01:14 PM	#28
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	So, Dr. Chitwood - did you specifically want this dial, or specifically want a 79280, or were you just looking for the right deal with acceptable combo of dial, bracelet, bezel... I guess an easier way to phrase the question would be: what were your criteria?

26 July 2011, 01:25 PM	#29
lclark Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 29	The dial looks great. Big Fan!

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