an open - end rotor spinning machine having at least two identical work stations , wherein each work station comprises an open - end spinning device for producing a yarn , a winding device with a creel , a yarn cross - winding device for producing a cheese , a vacuum - chargeable , pivotably seated suction nozzle having a yarn catch element arranged thereon , a device for preparing a yarn for piecing , and a stationary yarn guide device wherein the stationary yarn guide device and the yarn catch element are cooperatively arranged for retrieving the yarn from the cheese and transferring the yarn to the open - end spinning device .