Noisy counterweight

[perestroikas]

Hi there,

I never owned a automatic watch before and recently got a IWC portofino automatic. I can hear the counterweight spining sound when i shake the watch. Was wondering if this is normal for an IWC .

Please advice

[Hary]

Is your portofino a chrono? If yes, it's normal for a Valjoux 7750 movement. The rotor movement can be felt quite strong. People call it the famed "Valjoux wobble"

If your portofino is not a chrono (probably based on ETA 2892-A2), it won't wobble much and I can hardly feel the rotor movement.

Btw, if you put yr watch near yr ear and shake it, of course you will hear the rotor spinning. It's normal

[jazz_samz]

wow Hary.... Couldnt have said it any better myself....
Tats the beauty of automatic watches as well.... To hear the rotor and tick sounds...

[wolfeyes1974]

wow Hary.... Couldnt have said it any better myself....
Tats the beauty of automatic watches as well.... To hear the rotor and tick sounds...

yup...even some Pams have 7750 movement....i don't hear anyone complaining yet...hahahahaa

[Oceanklassik]

Nah me, me. I complain... But too bad. Too poor to buy a pam..

[ohlins]

after awhile will get used to the "wobble"....

[watchlobby]

u shud try it on the Breitlings... used to own a Chronomat that houses a 7750/1, when u spin the watch, u can really feel the movement doing top spin inside the case, like a really powerful hoola hoop going round and round.. haha..