mike1111
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thank you for the responses, sirs...
Dec 30, 2011,09:24 AM
for full disclosure, i do not own this watch- i was only viewing it in a store.
upon handling it in person, i am still undecided as to my next wristwatch.
thank you for the responses, sirs.
best regards,
mike
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5980 rotor noise
By: mike1111 : December 29th, 2011-06:45
hello gentlemen, i do not post here, but i have certainly learned a great deal about patek from you guys over the years. if you could please indulge me, i would appreciate it.... i do not own any nautilus models, so this may be a silly question. while vie...
i gather they changed to a different type
By: darma : December 29th, 2011-10:38
of bearing for the rotor to give longevity , i noticed it changed on the 324 calibre compared with the 315 calibre on previous aquanauts I've owned and now also with the my current nautilus.Personally i like the noise , gives it a character. regards darma
Very common
By: daytonaman799 : December 29th, 2011-12:35
It's common in both the nautilus line as well as many royal oaks. Good luck and great choice.
I've asked the same question
By: rsg : December 29th, 2011-21:40
I noticed the same thing with my 5980 and came here to ask if it was normal. Everyone assured me it was and I haven't had any issues with it. Enjoy your new watch.
Patek service centre told me...
By: johnswatch1 : December 30th, 2011-00:17
I had my 5296 with the 324 calibre in for some warranty work a while ago. The service watchmaker told me it's due to the zirconium bearings in the rotor which replaced the traditional steel bearings in the previous calibre. I used to hate the sound as I'v...
thank you for the responses, sirs...
By: mike1111 : December 30th, 2011-09:24
for full disclosure, i do not own this watch- i was only viewing it in a store. upon handling it in person, i am still undecided as to my next wristwatch. thank you for the responses, sirs. best regards, mike