bizta Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Hi everone, lurker, but this is my first post, hoping someone can help me. My new Vacheron just arrived and looks great except the the winding mechanism you see thru the glass back makes a noticable noise when it moves, its quite loud and obvious. The noise sounds like a baby rattle, or a metal ball rolling around in a ball. Can anyone help me out here and let me know if there is anything I can do about it myself? Here is the exact model I have: I would greatly appreciate anyone's help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 The asian movements are generally pretty loud... you might try greasing the bearings on the rotor if it really bothers you...there's a topic in here somewhere if you run a search... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizta Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 The asian movements are generally pretty loud... you might try greasing the bearings on the rotor if it really bothers you...there's a topic in here somewhere if you run a search... Wow, could hardly read your reply b/c of your avatar.... This is extremely loud, someone 8 feet away can hear it. Is it the case shape magnifying the noise? I'll search on the greasing article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizta Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Wow, could hardly read your reply b/c of your avatar.... This is extremely loud, someone 8 feet away can hear it. Is it the case shape magnifying the noise? I'll search on the greasing article I read the greasing article, and it might solve my probelm, but how do I get this case back off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizta Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I tried using the search, but I cannot find anything about how to get the case open. This case doesnt have a screw mechanism so it must be a snap on right? I cant get it open, no matter what I try. I did some general searching on the net and read some techniques that didnt work, most revolved around using a knife to pry it open. Can anyone help me get this case open so I can grease the winder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Grease isnt' going to quiet it down and applying grease is never a good idea at the best of times. Many have had the grease go where it shouldn't and then the watch is very quiet...since it doesnt' run at all. The noise on these models is normally due to the design of the click spring that ratchets as the rotor winds the movement, it can't be fixed - it's the way it is... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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