Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 So the first rep I bought about 6 weeks ago is a 116520 Daytona with an A7750 with running seconds at 6. 3 days after I got it, it stopped and wouldn't start again. I was advised to hit my palm with it FIRMLY. I did, and it began to work again. It stopped once more about a week after that, but nothing since. Tonight, after wearing it for the afternoon, I noticed the rotor was much noisier than usual. Like, steel spinning on steel noisier. I've not yet removed the caseback, but I suspect that the rotor has lost it's retaining screw and is spinning against the caseback. Does this sound like something someone has experienced before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 21, 2018 Why don't you unscrew the case back to find out ? We can only make assumptions without you looking into it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 You're absolutely right, Glaude. I was just hoping that someone else may have experienced this, simply because I've never had the back off of anything other than a quartz watch. I guess I was hoping for someone to be able to help me with what to expect and/or look for. Is it even a possibility for the rotor to still be in place, but contacting the caseback? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted February 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, 88juniorfan said: You're absolutely right, Glaude. I was just hoping that someone else may have experienced this, simply because I've never had the back off of anything other than a quartz watch. I guess I was hoping for someone to be able to help me with what to expect and/or look for. Is it even a possibility for the rotor to still be in place, but contacting the caseback? The only thing I can say, is that if you're not living in dirt and dust palace, there's no risk to just pop open the caseback to look. Do it over a soft and clean surface, in a place where you can easily find something that could eventually fall, and then post a picture in here for an eventual diagnostic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 First thing I need to do is find something to open it WITH. I don't have a friction ball. I'll likely pop it open on a microfiber cloth. Once I have the means to do so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rx4Time 1,472 Posted February 21, 2018 Wad up duct tape, sticky side out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 Not a bad idea. I'll pick some up tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Glaude said: Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rx4Time 1,472 Posted February 21, 2018 Otherwise you can get a Rolex caseback kit on Amazon and eBay for about $25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 Tried it with wadded up electrical tape. Didn't fucking budge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted February 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, 88juniorfan said: Tried it with wadded up electrical tape. Didn't fucking budge. Try harder! The sticky balls are on eBay for a dollar or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 Haha Thommo I couldn't push any harder. I know I can find them just about anywhere online. My problem? I don't wanna fucking wait for it to get here . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 Ordered a rolex case back kit. It'll be here by Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert11 0 Posted February 21, 2018 You don’t need to wait. Just get any ball in the house and wrap some duck tape around it sticky side up. Racket, tennis, kids rubber ball. Makes no difference. Sent from my satellite phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 So, the wadded up electrical tape decided to work now, and I've unscrewed the case back. What I found , is that the screw is in place. When touched, the rotor rocks on the screw pivot point. Quite sure what I heard was indeed the rotor contacting the caseback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,501 Posted February 21, 2018 If there is too much vertical play then probably the central ball bearing is gone. Best option probably is to simply replace the counterweight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 The screw on the rotor was indeed loose. Three turns loose to be precise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatarms 7,776 Posted February 21, 2018 That'll do it... Nice work and congrats on your first fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, fatarms said: That'll do it... Nice work and congrats on your first fix. Thank you sir. It really wasn't much but if you've never done it before AND it's got a movement you know isn't the greatest, well.... I was kinda shitting bricks hoping I didn't screw anything up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 21, 2018 Look like you need a new movement ... @88juniorfan While you are at it ... why don't you just get a new watch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 WTF? I just got this January 3rd? New movement? I know the A7750 is the shits but it's still new? Wait a minute. Are you being funny..... Lux? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, 88juniorfan said: WTF? I just got this January 3rd? New movement? I know the A7750 is the shits but it's still new? Wait a minute. Are you being funny..... Lux? OK ... OK .... Danm! .... So no new movement! Calm down ... I can be wrong sometimes ... you know! Kakaka! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junior88 387 Posted February 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, Luxuracer said: OK ... OK .... Danm! .... So no new movement! Calm down ... I can be wrong sometimes ... you know! Kakaka! I figured you were busting my balls. You didn't even notice the "Lux" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted February 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, 88juniorfan said: You didn't even notice the "Lux" I was busy calming you down. So it will be official for you from now on .... it's King Luxu ... you hear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
