3285 Movement inconsistencies

[jdp12199]

Posting this because I haven't been able to figure why there are inconsistencies between my 3285 movement (2022 126710 BLRO) and my friends 3285 movement (2021 126710 BLNR).

Spare me the you have OCD and just enjoy the watch replies.

Here are the facts: I have a 2018 sub c with the 3135 movement and when I wind the watch it is butter smooth and I hear faint intermittent clicks. Sounds and feels great. My buddies 126710 BLNR has the same exact feel. However, my BLRO feels completely different. Mine does not making any faint clicking sound when I wind the watch, it's more of a constant whoosh. The winding is smooth but different than the other two watches. Then after about 40 turns the winding becomes a little scratchy feeling.

Is it normal for two different watches with the same movement to have such an inconsistency? Has anyone recently acquired a watch with the 3285 movement? If so, what does yours feel / sound like?

Are there any watch makers who can verify if might be due to a "break in period" where the oils haven't been distributed yet or the movement gears are "too sharp"?

I got the watch in late Jan 2022 but have been traveling for work so I haven't worn it too much since I have not gotten around to insuring it until last week.

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by jdp12199

Is it normal for two different watches with the same movement to have such an inconsistency? Has anyone recently acquired a watch with the 3285 movement? If so, what does yours feel / sound like?

They’re 2 separate mechanical movements. It is very normal for them to not be completely identical. Even if regulated by the same technician. Tolerances, etc. could vary depending on which factory produced which part.

No weird sensation with regard to tactile feedback when winding except when the mainspring is at maximum wind at which point the slip spring engages. Basically what you’re describing.