indywatchguy Posted September 4, 2017 Report Posted September 4, 2017 Just recently acquired a Noob V4 FC Diver and noticed the rotor was quite noisy. After a few times wearing it the rotor sound like it was loose so I removed the case back and discover there wasn't a screw or anything securing it. I was able to easily lift it off the movement. Any ideas on what happened and how I can fix this would be appreciated. I can see small teeth on the rotor and movement center. Is this the only thing securing rotor to movement? Also is there a way to quiet the rotor? Thanks! What movement is this?Noob V4? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
themannier Posted September 4, 2017 Report Posted September 4, 2017 Well, i guess this is a deco plate in the middle and the real screw is just hidden...So just remove this small plate with the both small fake screws, unscrew the real one, then try to find a simple eta 2824 2836 rotor ! Maybe i am wrong, but if it is right, the deco plate is just glued ! 1
indywatchguy Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Posted September 4, 2017 @themannier can you tell what movement it has?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
calvin951121 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Posted September 4, 2017 Is 2824, search on bay and grab one cheapest with bearing! And middle screw!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
indywatchguy Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Posted September 4, 2017 Is there anyway to re glue or use the deco plate? Will the 2824 plate with bearing be quieter than deco? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
calvin951121 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Posted September 4, 2017 If you want quite rotor, just go for a eta bearing and rotor. You will see different if you install. I change all my 2824/2836 rotor rather than deco plate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
indywatchguy Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Posted September 4, 2017 30 minutes ago, calvin951121 said: If you want quite rotor, just go for a eta bearing and rotor. You will see different if you install. I change all my 2824/2836 rotor rather than deco plate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Is this what i need? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ETA-2824-2834-2836-WATCH-MOVEMENT-OSCILLATING-WEIGHT-ROTOR-W-BALL-BEARING-/201644210564?hash=item2ef2ee7984:g:bHkAAOSwyDxXhVro
calvin951121 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Posted September 4, 2017 Is this what i need? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ETA-2824-2834-2836-WATCH-MOVEMENT-OSCILLATING-WEIGHT-ROTOR-W-BALL-BEARING-/201644210564?hash=item2ef2ee7984:g:bHkAAOSwyDxXhVroCorrect! But you may need to get a middle screw eitherSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
indywatchguy Posted September 4, 2017 Author Report Posted September 4, 2017 13 minutes ago, calvin951121 said: Correct! But you may need to get a middle screw either Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk How difficult is it to install? I'm not very good as a watchsmith. Does the two screws hold the deco plate that covers the screw hole for adding the swiss eta rotor?
calvin951121 Posted September 4, 2017 Report Posted September 4, 2017 Is very easy, just unscrew your deco one, and just simple place , and screw tight the middle screw. And start using it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
indywatchguy Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Posted September 5, 2017 59 minutes ago, calvin951121 said: Is very easy, just unscrew your deco one, and just simple place , and screw tight the middle screw. And start using it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Awesome! Thanks my friend! I'll order now and try it out. I really like the decorated rotor and wish there was a way to use it even though I won't see it. Guess it's just my OCD! Anyone need a decorated AP rotor?
themannier Posted September 5, 2017 Report Posted September 5, 2017 7 hours ago, indywatchguy said: Is this what i need? http://www.ebay.com/itm/ETA-2824-2834-2836-WATCH-MOVEMENT-OSCILLATING-WEIGHT-ROTOR-W-BALL-BEARING-/201644210564?hash=item2ef2ee7984:g:bHkAAOSwyDxXhVro That's it ! Just put a small amount of grease in the middle, the bearing must be dry as they are old eta rotor...even WD40 is fine ! Don't forget the screw to install it, like this http://www.ebay.fr/itm/ETA-2824-2826-2834-2836-screw-rotor-vis-masse-Schraube-fur-Schwungmasse-/252666308583?hash=item3ad415e7e7:g:x6IAAOSwHMJYG2Tm
SSTEEL Posted September 5, 2017 Report Posted September 5, 2017 Don't use grease, use Swiss Oil, D5 will do the trick. Grease will not allow the oscillating weight to rotate freely. 1
themannier Posted September 5, 2017 Report Posted September 5, 2017 3 hours ago, SSTEEL said: Don't use grease, use Swiss Oil, D5 will do the trick. Grease will not allow the oscillating weight to rotate freely. Right ! I meant oil
indywatchguy Posted September 5, 2017 Author Report Posted September 5, 2017 Don't use grease, use Swiss Oil, D5 will do the trick. Grease will not allow the oscillating weight to rotate freely.I don't have D5 Swiss oil. How's rock n roll bike chain lube? I use it on all my rep bracelets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
SSTEEL Posted September 6, 2017 Report Posted September 6, 2017 Watch movements are far more delicate than bracelets. Best to look on eBay, and you should find some D5 on there.
indywatchguy Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Posted September 7, 2017 Does anyone think gen rubber is worth the money or is rep good enough?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
indywatchguy Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Posted September 12, 2017 Watch movements are far more delicate than bracelets. Best to look on eBay, and you should find some D5 on there.Didn't find any on the bay.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SSTEEL Posted September 12, 2017 Report Posted September 12, 2017 2 hours ago, indywatchguy said: Didn't find any on the bay. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 21 listings here, many Stateside Here's one. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XWatch+D5+oil.TRS0&_nkw=Watch+D5+oil&_sacat=0 1
indywatchguy Posted September 13, 2017 Author Report Posted September 13, 2017 21 listings here, many Stateside Here's one. [/url]https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XWatch+D5+oil.TRS0&_nkw=Watch+D5+oil&_sacat=0I saw this listing but couldn't find D5. Which reference number is it?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SSTEEL Posted September 13, 2017 Report Posted September 13, 2017 Use the dropdown menus Moebius_Oils___Lubricants___Greases_for_Watches__amp__Clocks_Repair by S STEEL, on Flickr
indywatchguy Posted September 23, 2017 Author Report Posted September 23, 2017 Thanks to my friend@themannier for sending me some D5 across the pond gratis! Just received it bro! You're the best! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
themannier Posted September 23, 2017 Report Posted September 23, 2017 3 hours ago, indywatchguy said: Thanks to my friend@themannier for sending me some D5 across the pond gratis! Just received it bro! You're the best! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk So you got it already. ..great my friend !
indywatchguy Posted September 27, 2017 Author Report Posted September 27, 2017 Mission completed! New Swiss eta rotor installed and D5 oiled. However another issue! AP experts please chime in! Took apart my AP FC to repair noisy rotor. Not thinking it was a huge deal I mixed up all the case back screws. Now I'm having trouble with at least one screw not screwing down. Are the screws different sizes? How do I fix this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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