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Loud Titanium Speedmaster Coaxial

  1. Blackwood

    Blackwood Mar 30, 2016

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    Just bought the blue titanium speedmaster and its ticking is noticeable when compared to my Rolex GMT-Master 2 which is completely silent. Could the noise be a result of the non-metal back?
     
  2. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 31, 2016

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    What do you mean non metal? Isn't the back titanium too?
     
  3. Blackwood

    Blackwood Mar 31, 2016

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    No its sapphire
     
  4. dsio Ω 2

    dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 31, 2016

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    Different watch, different movement and different material the variation is to be expected really. Having said that I've never owned a silent Rolex or even one that could be described as particularly quiet.
     
  5. al128

    al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Mar 31, 2016

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    Except for manually winding my Rolexes have all been dead silent. .. when manually winding... it purrs like a kitten...

    But back on topic:quite normal... in general less waterproof watches are ticking louder especially vintage ones
     
  6. Archer Ω 2

    Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Mar 31, 2016

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    Case material plays a part, and titanium carries sound better than most.
     
  7. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Mar 31, 2016

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    Ah, got it. Need to do more shopping :)
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