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carl123 · 28 April 2017, 11:44 PM

Hello, three days ago I got a new datejust 41 and I love it to bits, it has so far been perfectly accurate, but just a bit concerned I can hear a noise up close to my ear if I lightly shake it, it sounds like the rotor, I also have a gmt 2 which I know has a different movement but is perfectly silent, I understand the 3235 caliber in the datejust has bearings in rotor and hoping the noise is nothing to worry about. Hope someone who has the same watch, or knows can shed some light! Thanks for any replies cheers!

redimp · 4 May 2018, 07:42 PM

My DJ41 rotor is also noisy and seems a lot louder than the rotor in my SubC. Apparently it's to do with the rotor bearings on the DJ41 3235 movement being ball as opposed to sleeve on the older movement.

Yodel · 4 May 2018, 07:55 PM

I have the same thing going on and I'm glad this is hopefully normal!

Bt122 · 4 May 2018, 07:56 PM

No noise on mine. I’m holding it up to my ear. Nada

Pavlos · 4 May 2018, 08:09 PM

Did you buy from an AD?

Yodel · 4 May 2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bt122

No noise on mine. I’m holding it up to my ear. Nada

when you shake it gently to your ear I get a kind of whirring noise

Bt122 · 4 May 2018, 08:18 PM

Nope

padi56 · 4 May 2018, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl123

Hello, three days ago I got a new datejust 41 and I love it to bits, it has so far been perfectly accurate, but just a bit concerned I can hear a noise up close to my ear if I lightly shake it, it sounds like the rotor, I also have a gmt 2 which I know has a different movement but is perfectly silent, I understand the 3235 caliber in the datejust has bearings in rotor and hoping the noise is nothing to worry about. Hope someone who has the same watch, or knows can shed some light! Thanks for any replies cheers!

Simply answer don't shake your watch close to your ear problem solved.But movements like the 32 series and the cal 4130 in the Daytona use a ball bearing rotor and these will sound more noisey than the sleeve bearing rotors in the 31 series movement.

Bt122 · 4 May 2018, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bt122

Nope

Edit: I went to a very very quiet place and shook it. Yes you hear a faint rotor spin for a brief second. But that’s normal.

redimp · 4 May 2018, 09:21 PM

It seems as though the majority of DJ41 3235 movements are reported as noisy due to the new rotor ball bearing. As ball bearings are noisier than sleeve bearings I'm intrigued as to why some DJ41 owners claim they can't hear the rotor which mechanically can't be the case with a ball bearing unless in these cases there's a sleeve bearing fitted......

redimp · 4 May 2018, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl123

Hello, three days ago I got a new datejust 41 and I love it to bits, it has so far been perfectly accurate, but just a bit concerned I can hear a noise up close to my ear if I lightly shake it, it sounds like the rotor, I also have a gmt 2 which I know has a different movement but is perfectly silent, I understand the 3235 caliber in the datejust has bearings in rotor and hoping the noise is nothing to worry about. Hope someone who has the same watch, or knows can shed some light! Thanks for any replies cheers!

Is it possible to post a video or sound recording.....

Jinpark75 · 17 August 2018, 04:53 AM

I just got my datejust 41 today and yes it does make some noise. The AD said is normal

NoVaSubowner · 17 August 2018, 06:07 AM

Mine does it. It's a slight whirr. My patek Aquanaut used to do the same thing... I would rather have some noise on ball bearings as I believe that makes for a stronger movement.

MikeyV · 17 August 2018, 06:09 AM

I have a new DJ41, and it makes a very slight whirr. But nothing rattle-y.

It sounds great to me, after wearing cheap automatic watches forever.

JBoone · 17 August 2018, 10:42 AM

My ETA and Sellita movements are louder. I can hear my DJ41 only if I hold it fairly close to the ear and try to spin it.

Edit: gratuitous pic

R G · 7 September 2018, 10:25 PM

I read this thread before I got my DJ41 last weekend as unfortunately it would have concerned me.

I have tried three different DJ41’s and they all make the whirring sound - normal.

Yodel · 8 September 2018, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carl123

Hello, three days ago I got a new datejust 41 and I love it to bits, it has so far been perfectly accurate, but just a bit concerned I can hear a noise up close to my ear if I lightly shake it, it sounds like the rotor, I also have a gmt 2 which I know has a different movement but is perfectly silent, I understand the 3235 caliber in the datejust has bearings in rotor and hoping the noise is nothing to worry about. Hope someone who has the same watch, or knows can shed some light! Thanks for any replies cheers!

I have both the DJ 41 and the GMT and it’s the same with me - nothing to worry about

GMT Aviator · 8 September 2018, 01:44 AM

I have a Longines Admiral GMT with a ball raced rotor.

It’s a big watch and once that counter weight gets going you really hear it, plus the inertia in the thing almost wobbles the end of your arm when it’s spinning.

All my Rolex however are silent. DJ2’ Gmt’s, even the Explorer 2 42 mm...totally silent, so noise with rotor spin is mostly associated with a ball raced rotor or a worn shaft or jewel bearing on a non ball raced.

turboevo2 · 8 September 2018, 01:50 AM

If I were you go to an AD and grab one and shake it. That's the only thing that can reassure you if its normal or not.

R G · 8 September 2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

All my Rolex however are silent. DJ2’ Gmt’s, even the Explorer 2 42 mm...totally silent, so noise with rotor spin is mostly associated with a ball raced rotor or a worn shaft or jewel bearing on a non ball raced.

Yep, that’s because your Rolexes don’t have the 3235 movement in them...

avega357 · 8 September 2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by turboevo2

If I were you go to an AD and grab one and shake it. That's the only thing that can reassure you if its normal or not.

good point

R G · 9 September 2018, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by avega357

good point

Like I said in my previous post - I grabbed a bunch of them. They all have the same whirring sound when you shake them close to your ear - entirely different noise to other Rolexes although clearly normal for this movement.

Mystro · 14 October 2018, 02:13 AM

I will chime in on this thread to confirm the 3235 has a rotor noise.

Nikrnic · 14 October 2018, 03:17 AM

Just got a new DJ4 and I hear the whirl. It's a normal sound for the 3235 mvmt.

Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Sal_UKSheffield · 14 October 2018, 03:29 AM

Mine does exact same - enjoy your watch, i know i am loving mine - keeper

Sal_UKSheffield · 14 October 2018, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBoone

My ETA and Sellita movements are louder. I can hear my DJ41 only if I hold it fairly close to the ear and try to spin it.

Edit: gratuitous pic

Was so close to getting this - in end stuck to my guns and got the blue

Best two dials imo

mjclark32 · 14 October 2018, 04:38 AM

Never heard a noise before I just put it to my ear. Little something. Wouldn’t worry

R G · 14 October 2018, 07:29 AM

Apparently, Rolex are carrying out a recall on certain DJ41’s where this noise is present. Seemingly there was a faulty batch...

Joke.

It’s entirely normal - they all do it.

DahMan · 14 October 2018, 07:52 AM

It’s the rotor, new, but it doesn’t sing like an Omega, I will take the 70 hours.
Back in the day, the rule was, if you could hear it spin, not a Rolex, not so, anymore.

28 April 2017, 11:44 PM	#1
carl123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: U.K Posts: 130	New datejust 41 noise! Hello, three days ago I got a new datejust 41 and I love it to bits, it has so far been perfectly accurate, but just a bit concerned I can hear a noise up close to my ear if I lightly shake it, it sounds like the rotor, I also have a gmt 2 which I know has a different movement but is perfectly silent, I understand the 3235 caliber in the datejust has bearings in rotor and hoping the noise is nothing to worry about. Hope someone who has the same watch, or knows can shed some light! Thanks for any replies cheers!

14 October 2018, 02:13 AM	#23
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	I will chime in on this thread to confirm the 3235 has a rotor noise. __________________

14 October 2018, 04:38 AM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Never heard a noise before I just put it to my ear. Little something. Wouldn’t worry __________________

14 October 2018, 07:29 AM	#28
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	New datejust 41 noise! Apparently, Rolex are carrying out a recall on certain DJ41’s where this noise is present. Seemingly there was a faulty batch... Joke. It’s entirely normal - they all do it.

4 May 2018, 07:42 PM	#2
redimp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rick Location: UK Watch: Omega PO Ti Posts: 98	My DJ41 rotor is also noisy and seems a lot louder than the rotor in my SubC. Apparently it's to do with the rotor bearings on the DJ41 3235 movement being ball as opposed to sleeve on the older movement.

4 May 2018, 07:55 PM	#3
Yodel Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Posts: 167	I have the same thing going on and I'm glad this is hopefully normal!

4 May 2018, 07:56 PM	#4
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	No noise on mine. I’m holding it up to my ear. Nada

4 May 2018, 08:09 PM	#5
Pavlos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London Posts: 760	Did you buy from an AD?

4 May 2018, 08:18 PM	#7
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	Nope

4 May 2018, 09:21 PM	#10
redimp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rick Location: UK Watch: Omega PO Ti Posts: 98	It seems as though the majority of DJ41 3235 movements are reported as noisy due to the new rotor ball bearing. As ball bearings are noisier than sleeve bearings I'm intrigued as to why some DJ41 owners claim they can't hear the rotor which mechanically can't be the case with a ball bearing unless in these cases there's a sleeve bearing fitted......

17 August 2018, 04:53 AM	#12
Jinpark75 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Centreville, va Posts: 2	I just got my datejust 41 today and yes it does make some noise. The AD said is normal

17 August 2018, 06:07 AM	#13
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,095	Mine does it. It's a slight whirr. My patek Aquanaut used to do the same thing... I would rather have some noise on ball bearings as I believe that makes for a stronger movement.

17 August 2018, 06:09 AM	#14
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	I have a new DJ41, and it makes a very slight whirr. But nothing rattle-y. It sounds great to me, after wearing cheap automatic watches forever.

17 August 2018, 10:42 AM	#15
JBoone "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: NC Posts: 406	My ETA and Sellita movements are louder. I can hear my DJ41 only if I hold it fairly close to the ear and try to spin it. Edit: gratuitous pic

7 September 2018, 10:25 PM	#16
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	I read this thread before I got my DJ41 last weekend as unfortunately it would have concerned me. I have tried three different DJ41’s and they all make the whirring sound - normal.

8 September 2018, 01:44 AM	#18
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	I have a Longines Admiral GMT with a ball raced rotor. It’s a big watch and once that counter weight gets going you really hear it, plus the inertia in the thing almost wobbles the end of your arm when it’s spinning. All my Rolex however are silent. DJ2’ Gmt’s, even the Explorer 2 42 mm...totally silent, so noise with rotor spin is mostly associated with a ball raced rotor or a worn shaft or jewel bearing on a non ball raced.

8 September 2018, 01:50 AM	#19
turboevo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: CA, USA Watch: Rolex GMT2C Posts: 333	If I were you go to an AD and grab one and shake it. That's the only thing that can reassure you if its normal or not.

14 October 2018, 03:17 AM	#24
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Just got a new DJ4 and I hear the whirl. It's a normal sound for the 3235 mvmt. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

14 October 2018, 03:29 AM	#25
Sal_UKSheffield "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 1,284	Mine does exact same - enjoy your watch, i know i am loving mine - keeper

14 October 2018, 07:52 AM	#29
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	It’s the rotor, new, but it doesn’t sing like an Omega, I will take the 70 hours. Back in the day, the rule was, if you could hear it spin, not a Rolex, not so, anymore.

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