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APhound · 4 January 2022, 03:07 AM

Hey Guys, very excited about my first AP, wasnt expecting this to happen because APs are so hard to get. I live in Kansas City and have nowhere to try and see them or buy them. I bought a Zeitwerk shortly after buying a Lange 1 and about a week after I got the Zeitwerk it had to go back for a new dial and that was almost 5 months ago. I told the sales guy I wanted a "loaner" after spending that kind of money and not having anything and he said he would send me a new kermit but I have so many rolexes i said send me anything but a rolex. I was so suprised and excited when a royal oak offshore showed up. I was thinking about buying it and I was in Aspen for Christmas (where I bought the other watches) and immediately went to see what they had. They had an amazing inventory, and I was in between the green aquanaut chrono (they wanted $208K!) or this AP Perp. I bought the Perp and am so excited about it.

I do have a question, I was away from the watch for about a week and when I got back to it over the weekend I started noticing a noise from the 'weight' on the back of the watch. I can really hear it move around. I dont remember hearing it before and its sort of bothering me. I called AP this morning and he said theyre all hand made and can be different, I'm curious if any other owners know what I'm talking about? For example, when i put the watch up to my ear and shake my wrist, it almost sounds like something is loose. I know its just the weight moving back and forth, but should I be able to hear that?

Thx,
Brian

PS- I'm having trouble uploading pictures, what am I doing wrong- keeps saying files are too big?

Zazzles · 4 January 2022, 04:10 AM

Congrats on the purchase! Post some pics for us.
I just got my first AP this month as well, and I noticed this same noise. Made a thread about it, and clearly it seems to be quite the norm for AP.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=834418

I noticed mine became quieter after a day or so, maybe because it was fully wound up at that point?

Reign · 4 January 2022, 04:31 AM

It’s super normal to hear the rotor move around / wind - 100% okay and it happens on all of mine.

Since it’s been dead for a week, I’d recommend using the pushers to reset the time.

Please post pics and enjoy it in the best of health - it’s an AP classic and there aren’t too many directions you can go having started from there!

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Token74 · 4 January 2022, 05:14 AM

Noise very normal, happens with all my APs although more on some than others. Also happens on my Reverso and my Nautilus.

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supernova · 4 January 2022, 08:51 AM

I believe AP uses ceramic bearings for the rotor so they are definitely noisier than say a Rolex rotor.

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DentistRodman · 4 January 2022, 09:19 AM

What happened to your Zeitwerk that required a new dial after 1 week?!

APhound · 5 January 2022, 03:05 AM

Appreciate all the responses guys! Anxious to post pics but never figured it out, im sorry but i will do it.
The watch is a 2018 stainless steel blue dial, and i absolutely love it. Also no one asks me anything about it, very under the radar, unlike some of my rolexes that appear much flashier to non watch people.

The Zeitwerk had a very small flaw on the dial, I didnt notice it, but my local watch maker friend here noticed it under his lupe and recommended i get it replaced. I never got the watch back and it wound up being part of the trade on this AP. I also traded a couple panerais i no longer wear. I was fortunate to take delivery of my new bronze panerai just a couple days before i got the the AP. That bronze panerai is a very cool watch too.
I'm going to figure out how to post pics, this is ridiculous!

APhound · 5 January 2022, 03:33 AM

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APhound · 5 January 2022, 03:45 AM

Trying to decide between the two, honestly it wasn’t that hard of a choice and I haven’t looked back. That’s my Lange in the back

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APhound · 5 January 2022, 03:47 AM

And the bronze, photos do not do this thing justice. It just glows. Such a cool piece

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APhound · 5 January 2022, 03:49 AM

This is the zeitwerk I traded. Only got to spend about a week with her but it’s a cool watch and I’d maybe get another down the road. (Maybe covered the premium I paid on the perp lol) crazy

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APhound · 5 January 2022, 03:50 AM

Thanks for being patient with me on the pics, i know its frustrating when people post without pics but i got it now

4 January 2022, 03:07 AM	#1
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	first AP- question? Hey Guys, very excited about my first AP, wasnt expecting this to happen because APs are so hard to get. I live in Kansas City and have nowhere to try and see them or buy them. I bought a Zeitwerk shortly after buying a Lange 1 and about a week after I got the Zeitwerk it had to go back for a new dial and that was almost 5 months ago. I told the sales guy I wanted a "loaner" after spending that kind of money and not having anything and he said he would send me a new kermit but I have so many rolexes i said send me anything but a rolex. I was so suprised and excited when a royal oak offshore showed up. I was thinking about buying it and I was in Aspen for Christmas (where I bought the other watches) and immediately went to see what they had. They had an amazing inventory, and I was in between the green aquanaut chrono (they wanted $208K!) or this AP Perp. I bought the Perp and am so excited about it. I do have a question, I was away from the watch for about a week and when I got back to it over the weekend I started noticing a noise from the 'weight' on the back of the watch. I can really hear it move around. I dont remember hearing it before and its sort of bothering me. I called AP this morning and he said theyre all hand made and can be different, I'm curious if any other owners know what I'm talking about? For example, when i put the watch up to my ear and shake my wrist, it almost sounds like something is loose. I know its just the weight moving back and forth, but should I be able to hear that? Thx, Brian PS- I'm having trouble uploading pictures, what am I doing wrong- keeps saying files are too big?

4 January 2022, 05:14 AM	#4
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Noise very normal, happens with all my APs although more on some than others. Also happens on my Reverso and my Nautilus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

4 January 2022, 04:10 AM	#2
Zazzles 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 144	Congrats on the purchase! Post some pics for us. I just got my first AP this month as well, and I noticed this same noise. Made a thread about it, and clearly it seems to be quite the norm for AP. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=834418 I noticed mine became quieter after a day or so, maybe because it was fully wound up at that point?

4 January 2022, 04:31 AM	#3
Reign "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,206	It’s super normal to hear the rotor move around / wind - 100% okay and it happens on all of mine. Since it’s been dead for a week, I’d recommend using the pushers to reset the time. Please post pics and enjoy it in the best of health - it’s an AP classic and there aren’t too many directions you can go having started from there! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 January 2022, 08:51 AM	#5
supernova "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Europe/Asia Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 1,352	I believe AP uses ceramic bearings for the rotor so they are definitely noisier than say a Rolex rotor. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 January 2022, 09:19 AM	#6
DentistRodman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Lakers Posts: 22	What happened to your Zeitwerk that required a new dial after 1 week?!

5 January 2022, 03:05 AM	#7
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	Appreciate all the responses guys! Anxious to post pics but never figured it out, im sorry but i will do it. The watch is a 2018 stainless steel blue dial, and i absolutely love it. Also no one asks me anything about it, very under the radar, unlike some of my rolexes that appear much flashier to non watch people. The Zeitwerk had a very small flaw on the dial, I didnt notice it, but my local watch maker friend here noticed it under his lupe and recommended i get it replaced. I never got the watch back and it wound up being part of the trade on this AP. I also traded a couple panerais i no longer wear. I was fortunate to take delivery of my new bronze panerai just a couple days before i got the the AP. That bronze panerai is a very cool watch too. I'm going to figure out how to post pics, this is ridiculous!

5 January 2022, 03:33 AM	#8
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2022, 03:45 AM	#9
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	Trying to decide between the two, honestly it wasn’t that hard of a choice and I haven’t looked back. That’s my Lange in the back Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2022, 03:47 AM	#10
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	And the bronze, photos do not do this thing justice. It just glows. Such a cool piece Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2022, 03:49 AM	#11
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	This is the zeitwerk I traded. Only got to spend about a week with her but it’s a cool watch and I’d maybe get another down the road. (Maybe covered the premium I paid on the perp lol) crazy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2022, 03:50 AM	#12
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,393	Thanks for being patient with me on the pics, i know its frustrating when people post without pics but i got it now

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