Rattling sound on Master World Geographic

Hi everyone,

Had one observation/question which I wanted to get other people's view on. I have a master world geographic, which I think is awesome from just about all aspects (functionality, looks and relative pricing) but has one thing that has bugged me since I bought it. The city ring makes a slight rattling sound when the watch is shaken even with shaking your wrist to adjust the watch's position (and by this sound I don't mean the rotor winding). I've asked around and looked at other pieces of the same model in shops and they all seem to do the same. My guess is that the city outer ring has some give, both side to side and also upwards toward the glass, which is what's causing the sound.

Has anyone else noticed this, had an explanation from the AD's or is bothered by this (or am I being too sensitive?).

Would love to hear other people's thoughts/experience with this and if it's "fixable".

Cheers,
Carmelo

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I didn't pay attention to this detail.

By: amanico : November 8th, 2010-03:47

I'm not an owner of this watch, but will test those which are at the Paris Boutique as soon as I can. Looks weird to me. Best, and welcome here, by the way. Nicolas

Same here

By: Sonny : November 8th, 2010-06:11

i got the same watch 4 years ago. RG version. Yes it is very disturbing. I always thought the sound come from the rotor since I cant see any movement on the ring. I have to admit the sound is a bit loud. In fact, it was the loudest automatic watch that I ...

not the rotor...I think

By: elqueco : November 9th, 2010-00:05

If you move the watch horizontal to the ground with it's face facing to the sky, you can hear the rotor, which is an acceptable sound and a nice winding sort of sound. if you put the watch with the face facing sideways and move the watch side to side (in ...

Interesting... how about some wrist shots :-)?

By: Bruce-YVR : November 8th, 2010-09:19

I have been drooling at the MWG for awhile now... interesting to learn this "sound" issue... looking forward to hear what the chief has to say after his visit to the Paris Boutique!!!!!!! Bruce

Movement causing the sound...

By: elqueco : November 8th, 2010-23:57

Sorry, unfortunately, the exact movement which causes isn't something I could capture on camera as it's quite minor. It's most visible if looked at closely (a low power magnifying glass helps a bit but is visible by the naked eye as well) when the watch i...

Carmelo, you should bring it to your closest JLC AD, or JLC Boutique,

By: amanico : November 9th, 2010-00:17

And ask them what is possible to do. I was thinking about the bezels on some JLC ( but not only JLC) Diving watches, which were not tight enough. Back to the service center, it has been solved. Maybe you could ask to JLC to do the same with your WT inner ...

Tried that

By: elqueco : November 9th, 2010-01:09

Hi Nicolas, Thanks for the pointers. Actually, I've been to a few AD's asking about this and even looked at the same watch in several different stores and they all make the same noise. The AD's say to send it in to have it checked if it really bothers me ...

Well, Carmelo,

By: amanico : November 9th, 2010-01:12

If you wear it on a daily basis, each 5 or 6 years looks like a good period to service your watch. If you wear it from time to time, you may wait till 7 or 8 years. Will ask to my contact at the Manufacture what to do with this issue and will keep you upd...

Thanks again, Nicolas...

By: elqueco : November 9th, 2010-01:57

Looking forward to hearing what the Manufacture has to say. Cheers! Carmelo

This is what they do.

By: KenMNYC : November 9th, 2010-09:00

I've owned several Master Geos over the years, and they all make this rattle from the play in the city wheel. Can not/should not be fixed. Love it for it's quirkiness!

it is a unique sound, I'll agree to that :)

By: elqueco : November 9th, 2010-17:32

Not sure how long you've had yours, but as a side question, do you know if this would have any impact on the durability of the watch? I would imagine parts rattling against each other isn't the best for wear and tear. Have you had any issues with this? Th...

Ok, I got an official answer from the Manufacture.

By: amanico : November 16th, 2010-07:20

I've just been told that there was nothing to do, as it was part of the construction of the World Time system. These are the disks which make this noise, not the bezel. Best, Nicolas

Thanks...

By: elqueco : November 16th, 2010-18:24

Hi Nicolas, Thanks for checking and letting me/us know. Guess this just adds to the uniqueness of an already very nice watch! Cheers, Carmelo