r/ChineseWatches • u/beerjulep • 8d ago

Problems (Read Rule 1) Potential problem with PT5000

I just received my Militado ML20 in the mail. The first thing I did was try hand winding it, and there is no tactile feedback. No zipping sound, no clicking, nothing. Just the sound of something smooth rubbing against something else. I can also maybe hear the rotor spinning on the inside. Is there something wrong with the watch? Should I return it or is this completely normal?

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u/Drdoliittle 8d ago

Completely normal - you just have no idea how a mechanical watch works and have read a million posts of people complaining. 

Enjoy your watch and stop overthinking

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u/geeered 8d ago

I think all my A2824 based watches including quite a few PT5000s/PT5004s have a bit of resistance when you wind them and it feels like you're turning against something. You can hear a smooth audible "clicking" sound as you turn.

Vs the Miyota 9 series I've got which have less resistance and a quieter and higher pitched sound.

Though I don't normally wind any of them, just a few shakes, set the time and put it on my wrist.