Watch Movement Service: Troubleshooting & Repair Guide

aperna · 2021-11-22T22:41:26Z

Experiencing a rattle in your Laurent Ferrier? WatchProSite collectors discuss when to service a luxury watch for subtle sounds, sharing insights and anecdotes.

aperna

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A subtle rattle in a luxury watch can be a source of anxiety for any collector. aperna's experience with their Laurent Ferrier timepiece, despite its perfect performance, highlights a common dilemma: when to send a watch in for service. This discussion explores the community's varied perspectives on diagnosing and addressing such elusive mechanical sounds, offering valuable insights for owners of high-horology pieces.

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I happened to notice a rattle in this watch when I shake my wrist. I contacted LF. I told him that the Watch performs perfectly well, there’s no problem with the winding and there’s no obvious problems looking through the back of the case. It still makes me nervous in the event there is a loose screw that may fall out into the escapement. I think I may have to send it in. What do you think? They were very courteous and responsive to my inquiry. They left it up to me to make a decision based on the fact that there’s no performance problems

Key Points from the Discussion

A seemingly minor rattle, even in a perfectly performing watch, can indicate a developing issue that may eventually lead to a complete malfunction. It's often safer to address it proactively.
Watches with ceramic bearings often produce a distinct 'whirring' sound during winding, which should not be confused with a 'rattle.' However, a loose screw, while serious, may not always be audible.
For an objective assessment, it's advisable to consult an experienced watch dealer or watchmaker who can physically inspect and listen to the watch, as forum members cannot provide a definitive diagnosis remotely.
Considering the upcoming holiday season, sending a watch for service might result in significant delays, as workshops are often backlogged. If the watch is under warranty, waiting for a more definitive problem to emerge might simplify the diagnostic process.
The consensus among several contributors is that 'better safe than sorry' prevails, suggesting that sending the watch in for assessment, despite the inconvenience, provides peace of mind.

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Thomas_3

Nov 22, 2021

"better safe than sorry" wins. If you don't mind being without the watch for a while I think I would send it in.

Cpt Scarlet

Nov 22, 2021

Or it could spoil your pleasure.

Mike H

Nov 22, 2021

Now you can add one more to make it 6 😉 « Better safe than sorry » so true !

Mike H

Nov 22, 2021

It’s a very cool and beautiful watch btw my friend, you will enjoy it a lot when it’s back and you will feel totally secure with it, much better no doubt

DouglasM

Nov 22, 2021

But best to let them assess it, and report back to you. Beautiful watch!

ZSHSZ

Nov 23, 2021

One, the holidays are coming so nobody will touch the watch until next year, second if there is a problem, then the watch will stop and it will be easier to determine the problem. Assuming the watch will still be under warranty... Great looking LF by the way!🥂

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