Normal for the EWC

Mar 24, 2012,17:28 PM
 

Completely normal, I had two EWC's and my current one has been overhauled twice.  The rattle has been present since day one.

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ewc rattle

 
 By: cuibono : March 24th, 2012-09:50
so i sent my ewc in because it had a rattle. it came back from service and still has the rattle. so one possibility arises: is a rattle normal in your experience, those of you who have an ewc? i never experienced any defect in terms of performance or func... 

I think it is the noise of the rotor, my friend. Which is characteristic to

 
 By: amanico : March 24th, 2012-10:03
Modern JLC Automatic watches. Try to hear a TT Polaris, it is the same noise ( from what you described ). Best, Nicolas

thanks, my suspicion too

 
 By: cuibono : March 24th, 2012-10:11
merci, nicolas. it was my suspicion, but i had initially ruled it out as an explanation because i figured the ewc casing would make the mere rotor spin nearly inaudible. and then, compared to a go rotor, for example, it just didn't sound as substantial. b... 

Yes, go to an AD and try all the JLC Auto watches

 
 By: amanico : March 24th, 2012-10:17
Well, a few of them, to not breake the AD's nerves. You will see, it sounds like you described it. Let us know! Best, Nicolas

Understand

 
 By: MasonBella : March 24th, 2012-14:16
A few years back I purchased an EWC when they first came out. I had/noticed the exact same issue you are speaking about. I tood the watch back to the Ad and they sent it back to JLC to be checked. I received the watch back and they said there was nothing ... 

Normal for the EWC

 
 By: Casey : March 24th, 2012-17:28
Completely normal, I had two EWC's and my current one has been overhauled twice. The rattle has been present since day one.

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 By: MasonBella : March 25th, 2012-08:02
Had two, on your third, and overhauled twice? I don't understand, the watch hasn't been out that long and you have had your THIRD one serviced twice?

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 By: Casey : March 25th, 2012-20:31
The first EWC were shipped late 2005, so they have been out for a little over 6 years now. Had on of the first EWC's made in 2005, it had an issue with alignment of the world time ring. That watch was swapped out after 3 weeks of ownership for a new one b...