GS spring drive winding noise

[Sheriff68]

My snowflake has developed this harsh sound when winding that wasn't there the first time .

I've seen a video review of this model online which also had a similar sound . To me it sounds harsh and certainly not a pleasure to wind , almost like changing gear without engaging the clutch .

Im sure there are lots of other owners of this model here so I would interested to hear your experiences .

Thanks





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[angeche]

My SD MM makes a harsh noise from the first day. Nothing to do with a mechanic watch. It sounds more like grinding. But apart from the sound it is a very smooth process. I wear the watch for sleeping, that means that I wind the watch very frequently and I am not surprised by the sound.


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[KingKitega]

Same here... My spring drive also winds with a grating noise - very unlike the smooth and quieter winding of Rolex. Pretty sure that's how they are but would like to know why if anyone can share..

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[reggie747]

My Snowflake has a 'positive winding' sound. I wouldn't call it a grinding sound but there's more noise from it than anything else in the box.

[Lostintime]

Typical of Spring Drives. The rotors tend to be very noisy too. I owned 5 SD watches for reference.

[RBear1981]

I also have a snowflake and yes it has a a v diff winding feel and sound to an automatic. It’s more high pitched, almost like applying tension to a wind up toy. Having watched a load of videos before purchasing and trying it out a few times in store though, I knew it was to be expected. I’ve heard it described as similar to the noise of an F1 racing car..


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[Skip]

My Snowflake has a 'positive winding' sound. I wouldn't call it a grinding sound but there's more noise from it than anything else in the box.

Same for my spring drive diver. Never bothered me (until now!😀)