Speedmaster Racing question

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Scottgekko

·Sep 24, 2019

Got a Speedmaster Racing ref 326.32.40.50.03.001 a few weeks ago. It's my first Omega so I'm not sure of what's normal or not. Can others hear and feel the rotor spinning when you shake the watch or arm when wearing?

The watch works great and keeps excellent time so it's not a big deal, but I'm used to the silent movement of my Submariner.

 

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gbradnick

·Sep 24, 2019

I have my first Omega (Speedmaster) and I can hear the rotor spin as well.surprised me too.

 

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gbradnick

·Sep 24, 2019

I bought mine as a retirement gift to myself but haven't retired yet. On a wonder till then!

 

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gbradnick

·Sep 24, 2019

Winder.

 

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blufinz52

·Sep 24, 2019·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

gbradnick

I bought mine as a retirement gift to myself but haven't retired yet. On a wonder till then!

When are you going to retire?

 

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gbradnick

·Sep 25, 2019

Planning on 2021 to retire. I'll wear it on special occasions till then, and a daily watch after that. Is it better to keep it on a winder, or put it back in the box?

 

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bama2141

·Sep 25, 2019

The new Omegas have ceramic ball bearings in the winding system. Durable and low friction, but a bit noisier.

 

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drhombus24

·Sep 25, 2019

gbradnick

Planning on 2021 to retire. I'll wear it on special occasions till then, and a daily watch after that. Is it better to keep it on a winder, or put it back in the box?

Less wear if you put it back in the box

 

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Scottgekko

·Sep 25, 2019

bama2141

The new Omegas have ceramic ball bearings in the winding system. Durable and low friction, but a bit noisier.

Makes sense and makes me feel better. It was just odd as I can shake my wrist and feel the rotor swinging around a couple rotations after my arm stops moving.

I love the watch, just wanted to make sure that was normal.

 

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Hduck

·Sep 28, 2019

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Makes sense and makes me feel better. It was just odd as I can shake my wrist and feel the rotor swinging around a couple rotations after my arm stops moving.

I love the watch, just wanted to make sure that was normal.

The rotor in the Valjoux 7750 spins like a top when turning in the non winding direction. That movement is in tons of Breitlings including the Navitimer

 

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Foo2rama

·Sep 29, 2019·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

Which racing? There are at least 3 generations with different movements.

 

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Archer

·Sep 29, 2019·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Foo2rama

Which racing? There are at least 3 generations with different movements.

This one...

S Scottgekko

Got a Speedmaster Racing ref 326.32.40.50.03.001 a few weeks ago.

bama2141

The new Omegas have ceramic ball bearings in the winding system. Durable and low friction, but a bit noisier.

Not in the 3330...same steel ball bearings as the rest of the 7750 based movements.