thunderx Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hey guys, I received a couple of new watches from a trusted dealer and they look great - the movement works but it seems very unbalanced. The watch is literally jumping on my wrist when the movement moves. Its happening on both watches (both AP reps) I'm in no way technical when it comes to watches, I have a small kit to swap straps but that's it. I was wondering if I should pop the back and see if anything is loose? If not, does anyone know a person in the US that could work on them? I'll pay shipping and for the services! I have about 12 other reps that need some love as well thanks for your help! lmk if you want pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Sounds like the movement could perhaps be loose inside the case. If you gently shake the watch do you hear something shifting around? I doubt it could be due to the auto weight however hopefully some of the other guys with more knowledge will be able to help out though this is what comes to my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Are these 7750 chronos?If so could it not just be the rotor free wheeling, it is quite noticeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderx Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Yes they're both 7750s If the rotor is free wheeling, should I just tighten the screw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtiis Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Watch jumping on your wrist? Sure you didn't purchase a jumping hour movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderx Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 yea it's a A-7750 The watch just goes from left to right a lot on my wrist, almost jumping. I can feel the rotor isn't' centered or something or just moving too much I haven't opened it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 I had a 7750 auto and it must have had a BIG rotor in it, if I flipped my wrist just right it would launch the rotor and it would spin like a crazy thing, wobbling the watch on my wrist. I could hear it spinning inside the case, whir whir whir whirr whirrr whirrrrr whirrrrrrr, bzzt bbzt bzzt bzzzzt bzzzzzzt, click click click, as the rotor stopped. It was weird, but that was normal for that watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Perhaps a video would best explain the interesting description of your predicament. I never heard of watch jumping on the wrists before, and yes, I do own a few rep AP ROO A7750 watches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alterego Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 It's the rotor. Unless the two watches came with loosed movements, which is uncommon. I had a Breitling with an Asian 7750 and you could feel the rotor oscilating , which gave you a strange sensation on the wrist. The watch was heavy and the rotor movement exerted a noticeable force on the whole watch as it turned. I sold the dam thing. I'd the watches alone, unless you start hearing a noise maracas played by a salsa band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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