Memovox making odd sounds

Hi Folks - my watch model is as follows: JLC Master Compressor Memovox - Model 146.8.97- Picked it up from as a used piece from Wingates in Dallas was in perfect condition then which was abt two years ago - and worked fine.

Im in bombay now, Of late, I did notice a strange clicking sound when I shook my Memovox but that quietened down when I locked the wingnuts for the alarm after winding it up. I've worn it again recently for a few weeks and noticed today when I was driving that the sound ( a soft whirring or clicking sound is more noticeable when I move my wrist. as if a part is loose or something. I don't know if something is loose but all functions, alarm, time, date all work just great and fine. Is it the rotor sound hitting against something...is it normal for a high-end watch such as this to make this sound - then again I read some pieces on watch forums where there have been instances of some debate on the quality of the movements of JLC memovoxes...I also understand they have been discontinued..By Grace, I know its hard to diagnose a problem when you're ten thousand miles away ...but whatever advice any collector can offer or point me towards I would appreciate greatly!!!!
Thx a ton

P

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Classic, no worries

By: amanico : October 11th, 2009-09:36

This is one of the characteristic of the Cal 918... To stop this noise, you just have to set your Alarm, and to wind just a bit the alarm. So, you will hear no more noise. Best, Nicolas

I own.....

By: MiniCooper : October 11th, 2009-11:28

one like yours and it is perfectly normal Nicolas' suggestion is right Enjoy your new watch- it is a classic and I am certain that JLC will re-launch it Cheers

it's alive

By: MartyW : October 12th, 2009-08:31

I like that slight ding sound as I move my hand and wrist too. It's the characteristic of the memovox. After the alarm has thrown/triggered, the hammer isn't locked down (by design or the lack of), and so with even the slightest wrist movement, the hammer...

You are.....

By: MiniCooper : October 12th, 2009-11:24

quite right- the metal cling sounds very interesting.... Cheers

I am wondering....

By: MiniCooper : October 12th, 2009-11:26

what would the sound difference between the ss and the white gold model be.... I would think that the ss sound would be more metalic and crisper.... Any thoughts? Cheers

common

By: mjnoumoff : October 12th, 2009-14:28

common noise. it will make that 'clanging' noise for about 30 minutes AFTER the alarm went off.

Thx

By: bravedancer2002 : October 12th, 2009-18:19

Thanks to everybody for their responses - appreciate your inputs and really value your opinions

actually i think they are all wrong. the problem is terminal and........

By: G99 : October 13th, 2009-12:11

you should offload it to some mug (like me) before it breaks completely enjoy your great watch, these guys know what they are talking about. i would have been worried too and very reassured by the answers received. best Graham

I hope you will enjoy your watch, now, my friend.

By: amanico : October 14th, 2009-23:31

It is a great one! Best, Nicolas

JLC Servicing cost 400 pounds!!!!!!!

By: bravedancer2002 : December 6th, 2009-05:37

Here goes my memovox ( its abt 6 years old) kept making that sound..showed it to local dealers they said rotor loose...so sent it to London Bond Street where I got a quote for 400 pounds to do a full service ...it was serviced abt 2.5 years ago and I have...

Bravedancer, thats why i use...

By: G99 : December 6th, 2009-06:12

Bravedancer, thats why i use an independent repairer/service engineer in UK. he's ex omega, fully certificated by Rolex, Omega, Valjoux and ETA. at the end of the day the majority of watches are just that, watches with no special complications only an AD ...