Damasko DA36 new rattling noise, service?

[keegan]

Hey all,

This morning I noticed a new sound coming from my wrist. It sounds like something is loose inside my watch and rattling around. This is obviously more than just the wind rotor spinning - it sounds like the wind rotor may have fallen off completely! I took a video to demonstrate the sound.

https://vimeo.com/38103268 (video encoding, ready for viewing in about 30 minutes, but i gotta go to work so can't wait to post this!)

Anyone have any ideas what this might be?? I wear this watch every day - for 3 years. This is the first problem of this sort I have experienced.

Thanks!
Keegan

[rationaltime]

I don't know what changed, but this is a good reason to remove
the case back and look inside. If you aren't comfortable doing it
yourself, I think even a busy watchmaker should be able to do
that while you wait.

Mean while I would stop wearing the watch. If there are loose
parts inside the case you don't want them to fall into the
escapement.

Thanks,
rationaltime

[keegan]

Thanks! Anyone else want to chime in? Anyone had this problem with a Damasko? Again, my best guess is the wind rotor fell off.

Also, do you think I'm safe taking it to any old watch guy to open it up and take a look? I'm nervous about this because this watch is my baby. I am not sure I want to have someone service it who is not approved by Damasko headquarters.

keegan

I don't know what changed, but this is a good reason to remove
the case back and look inside. If you aren't comfortable doing it
yourself, I think even a busy watchmaker should be able to do
that while you wait.

Mean while I would stop wearing the watch. If there are loose
parts inside the case you don't want them to fall into the
escapement.

Thanks,
rationaltime

[celtics1984]

I would contact Greg Stein at Watch Mann for his advice on how to service the watch or if there is any legalities with Damasko if someone else works on the watch. Is your watch still under warranty with Damasko?

[keegan]

Thanks all for the great advice. I called Greg at Watchmann, he said to take it to a trusted local shop and have them open it up. I did (feldmarwatch.com here in LA). They found the center screw that holds the wind weight was loose. Luckily just loose and not off altogether. So he tightened it up and closed the watch back up. Blam! Quick and easy.

Thankful my favorite thing is ok, and the repair was minor. Now back to saving for a Damasko DK10 (or DC66 Si)

Thanks!
keegan

[Will_f]

Now back to saving for a Damasko DK10 (or DC66 Si)

keegan

I put my name on the waiting list. I'm betting by the time My number come up, I'll have it stockpiled.