Horological Meandering

Hello Fellow Enthusiasts-

A recent dream of mine came true when I recently purchased my first Panerai (luminor GMT, pam088)

My random question is this: Is is normal to be able to hear the movement if you are moving your hand about quickly? I can feel the movement and sometimes hear it...

Many thanks,

Joseph R.

Is that watch based on a Valjoux 7750 movement? Those are known for making noise. Many other watches are also distinctly audible. Usually what you hear is the automatic winding system, but in some cases you can hear that actual escapement quite easily.

I believe it based on the Panerai OP VIII calibre movement. Not sure
if that is the same thing or not. When I move my wrist side to side
near my hear I can hear it. I'm most likely being paranoid. If there
was a problem- I'm sure it would stop keep accurate time, right?

Best,

Joseph

is a reworked Valjoux 7750. What you are experiencing is a known feature of that movement, "Valjoux wobble". The  rotor winds the movement in one direction only and "freewheels" rapidly when it starts moving opposite to that direction. It is absolutely nothing to worry about. Once you know is not dangerous it can actually be a fun thing. I know what you mean though, when I just got started with mechanical watches three years ago I bought a watch with the wobble (a Max Bill Chronoscope) and it irritated me so I brought it right back to the dealer!

Best

Andreas

At first I worried about it and have now come to expect, and almost enjoy, it.