116622 Bezel re-install

[td3953]

Long time reader but first time poster.

I've had my 116622 for about a year now and recently I've noticed the bezel has not been rotating cleanly. Sticky and inconsistent. So I've decided to pull the bezel off in order to clean it and turns out there was a bunch of gunk trapped in there. But now how found myself unable to reinstall it. My main issue is regarding the three prong click spring and how it is oriented within the bezel before popping it back on to the case. Can anyone advise on how this spring is re-installed?

Thanks

[Tools]

The YM bezel rotates both directions, so the clickspring is installed with the rounded bend end facing outward.

[td3953]

I've gathered that the prongs on the ring should be directed towards the case but my concern is if the ring should be press fit into the bezel in some way before snapping the bezel and gasket back into place

[td3953]

Please see the attached spring ring I am referencing

[garyk]

My son would say google the question...

[SearChart]

I hope you didn't damage the hytrel washer 'gasket', they damage super easily and you won't be able to fit the bezel properly if it is.

Without the correct tools I'd say you have a 0.1% chance of getting it back together like it should. Bring it to a Rolex watchmaker.

[epsilon]

I will get the Rolex watch maker to fix it and not taking any risk to fix myself. The cost of repair will be much more higher if damage occur later on.


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[td3953]

I've found the solution and will leave here for anyone else if this isutation.

The spring ring must be put on to the watch first. you will have topull the ring around the click ring with the prongs facing upwards.

Next you must replace the gasket into the bezel. There are two grooves where the gasket can fit but it must go into the one near-er to the body of the watch.

The final step is to line up carefully the three holes in the bottom side of the bezel with the prongs on the spring ring. Once carefully positioned press-fit until you hear/feel a small snap into place. This did not require a lot of pressure so be weary of overdoing it for fear of damage.

[sportsmaven20]

Originally Posted by td3953

I've found the solution and will leave here for anyone else if this isutation.

The spring ring must be put on to the watch first. you will have topull the ring around the click ring with the prongs facing upwards.

Next you must replace the gasket into the bezel. There are two grooves where the gasket can fit but it must go into the one near-er to the body of the watch.

The final step is to line up carefully the three holes in the bottom side of the bezel with the prongs on the spring ring. Once carefully positioned press-fit until you hear/feel a small snap into place. This did not require a lot of pressure so be weary of overdoing it for fear of damage.

Thanks for sharing...why don’t you attach some photos of the solution, as that will be most helpful for others in the same situation.