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No time to die - Rotor noise (updated with video)

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Picked up the NTTD from the AD yesterday and a bit taken back by the rotor noise.

I know they are a bit "scratchy" compared to others due to its design but it's audible from the wrist and fairly loud.

What are others experience with this one? Didn't want to run it back to the AD just to be told "they all do that sir"

Updated with a video of the watch. Yes i know that`s an unnatural "wind" but if i turn my wrist at my desk it`s the same noise 馃榾



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Indeed, all 8806-movement watches have this characteristic. The downside of movements with ceramic rotors, is this crude & loud "whirl" of the rotor being heard, and also felt, while worn on the wrist.

I ultimately sold my 8806-powered Seamaster 300 60th anniversary because I couldn't stand this... It's a personal preference, but I place tremendous value in silent rotors, as a desirable characteristic in luxury watches. So I'll be sticking with movements in the 8900 family if I were to add another Omega to my collection.
 
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Picked up the NTTD from the AD yesterday and a bit taken back by the rotor noise.

I know they are a bit "scratchy" compared to others due to its design but it's audible from the wrist and fairly loud.

What are others experience with this one? Didn't want to run it back to the AD just to be told "they all do that sir"

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The ceramic ball bearing used is definitely louder that the ceramic plain bearing used in the 8500/8900 series. It is also louder than the traditional steel ball bearings used in rotors in the past, however since it requires no lubrication it is more reliable.

Cheers, Al
 
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I recently purchased a SMP 300 and noticed exactly the same. Archer responded with explanation for this. Love the watch, will just take a little getting used to after the completely silent 8500 in my PO.
 
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I never noticed anything out of the ordinary with my Seamaster 300 Trilogy, and that has so far been the only modern automatic Omega movement I've owned.
 
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I do wonder what kind of wrist action people partake in that generates so much unwanted rotor noise...馃槈
 
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Pretty much all ceramic ball bearings are like this, to my knowledge. If you were to pick up a Rolex with a 3235 movement, assuming you could find one, you'd discover that it makes the same noise.
 
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Hence why I still prefer the 8400/8500 calibre of my SM300MC and AT. Not only are they silent, they both have a longer power reserve too. And not to mention that quick set hour hand which is really convenient!
 
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I have a Diver 300M with caliber 8800. At the beginning, there was no noise but 6 months later I started to hear the "noise". At first, I have freaked out, but I was told that it is normal. Today, I don't even notice it. The watch runs accurately.
 
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Hence why I still prefer the 8400/8500 calibre of my SM300MC and AT. Not only are they silent, they both have a longer power reserve too. And not to mention that quick set hour hand which is really convenient!
Just wish they'd have introduced the quick set hand to the SMP 300, imo, that would have made it the perfect watch?
 
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I find myself in the "Silent rotor"-camp. I recently sold a new acquisition just because the rotor noise was grinding me (pun intended) the wrong way.

Bugbait Bugbait
I do wonder what kind of wrist action people partake in that generates so much unwanted rotor noise...馃槈
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Bugbait Bugbait
I do wonder what kind of wrist action people partake in that generates so much unwanted rotor noise...馃槈

Lol, i`m right handed!!
 
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Archer Archer
The ceramic ball bearing used is definitely louder that the ceramic plain bearing used in the 8500/8900 series. It is also louder than the traditional steel ball bearings used in rotors in the past, however since it requires no lubrication it is more reliable.

Cheers, Al

Hi @Archer thanks for your comments. I`ve added a video to the original post, is this the sort of noise you`d expect?

Russ
 
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I do wonder what kind of wrist action people partake in that generates so much unwanted rotor noise...馃槈
I feel OF should apply the US army' "don't ask, don't tell" policy馃槜.
 
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Picked up the NTTD from the AD yesterday and a bit taken back by the rotor noise.

I know they are a bit "scratchy" compared to others due to its design but it's audible from the wrist and fairly loud.

What are others experience with this one? Didn't want to run it back to the AD just to be told "they all do that sir"

Updated with a video of the watch. Yes i know that`s an unnatural "wind" but if i turn my wrist at my desk it`s the same noise 馃榾

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Darn that sounds like some sort of a grinding noise. Definitely too loud and that would definitely bother me as well.
 
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Not really ideal for old Bond if he's quietly sneaking up on some guard in the dead of night.
 
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Not really ideal for old Bond if he's quietly sneaking up on some guard in the dead of night.
And Bond gets killed as the guard is alerted by his watch rotor noise.... 馃槣
 
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At least you have a rotor

Nothing like a good watch shake 馃榿馃榿 bringing back memories of old matey who鈥檚 watch wouldn鈥檛 start So he sent this video to his watchmaker asking why shaking his watch didn鈥檛 keep it going

 
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Well it`s official, it`s a dud`un. Went to my local AD who agreed it`s not great and shouldn`t do that. Just organising what to do next as i`m looking to reject it and ask for a different one bearing in mind i`ve only had it for 2 days. I don`t really want to wait 4 weeks while Omega play around with it and then send it back.

Appreciate everyone`s views on this, helped me realise i wasn`t going mad 馃榾
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Damn, sorry to hear that. If it's only 2 days old then I would definitely request a brand new replacement.
 
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