Vacheron Constantin

No clicking sound when winding my brand new Traditionnelle?

Jan 22, 2022,23:33 PM

Hi

Just picked up a brand new traditionnelle with caliber 4400 AS, I noticed when I wind the watch, instead the crisp clicking sound like my Lange I only feel the “resistance” of winding but no sound, when I wind it counterclockwise it actually have the clicking sound I am familiar with winding manual wind watches, is that normal? So far the watch works and keeps decent time

Thanks

Steven

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Mine clicks very softly when winding

By: LS : January 22nd, 2022-23:38

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By: Schen1 : January 23rd, 2022-08:00

I can’t hear a thing even when I pressed my ear close to it :O

Same here...

By: Badgolfer : January 23rd, 2022-13:40

I own the platinum with slate dial and it winds with no sound like yours. I had another Traditionnelle, much older edition which i traded in the VC program with watchfinder, and it was totally different and loud. I don't think this is a problem but if you...

By: Schen1 : January 23rd, 2022-16:54

Super interesting I wonder what’s the cause of the difference?

I have no idea...

By: Badgolfer : January 25th, 2022-13:40

the winding difference between the old and new watch was so pronounced I turned over the watch and looked at the movement with a loop while winding; I was relieved to see the gear train and escapement moving. The feel of the two watches during winding cou...

By: Schen1 : January 26th, 2022-10:43

Interesting, so something changes mechanically?

It may not change mechanically...

By: Badgolfer : January 27th, 2022-01:15

but the tension when winding is certainly different in the two watches.

Hi, Steven. I have wound a 4400 caliber at VC boutique before, the clicking sound was indeed very soft and subtle. But I didn’t tried (dared) winding it anticlockwise. Best, Henry

By: joenghenry : January 23rd, 2022-07:48

By: Schen1 : January 23rd, 2022-08:00

I will take subtle, mine is silent lol

When you say the watch keeps decent time, how is it within 24 hours, this could help assess as well if all is good

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 23rd, 2022-12:22

By: Schen1 : January 23rd, 2022-20:50

Only had it for about 16 hours, will report back

By: Schen1 : January 24th, 2022-06:20

Ok after 24 hours it’s about -3 to -4 sec

Doesn’t sound so bad…so far I think your watch seems just fine…hope you enjoy this beauty!

By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : January 24th, 2022-12:11

By: Schen1 : January 25th, 2022-02:59

Thanks!

I just collected a Traditionnelle...

By: analog_sheen : March 10th, 2022-03:22

Hello! I just picked up a VC Traditionnelle manual wind (pre-owned from 2019). My winding experience sounds (no pun intended) identical to yours. It is silent. The watch keeps great time (-1s/day) and I am still learning when the watch is fully wound. I s...

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By: Ping.Timeout : March 11th, 2022-06:02

Congrats first of all on your new piece. You’re right, the 4500 AS movement doesn’t make any noise when wound apart from the dial back when crown is released, or resistance when fully wound. It’s totally normal. Enjoy it.

I have been meaning to reply to this post. I own two models with a 4400 caliber

By: aperna : March 19th, 2022-13:08

There is actually nothing wrong with your watch. They wind smoother than silk. Enjoy it it’s a wonderful time peace

I have replied to this question at length in past similar questions

By: agyzace : March 20th, 2022-08:44

In short, it is absolutely normal. And you can wind, and should wind both directions of the crown. I discussed it with the factory years ago and they explained they had two mechanisms available, one for premium versions (see platinum at the time) and one ...