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New Submariner Bezel Stiff
I just picked up my new 126610LV on Friday. I didn't really mess with the bezel in the store, but when I got home, I noticed the bezel is a bit stiff and requires a decent amount of additional effort to turn it versus a Sub that I used to have (same model), ones I've tried on in the store, or my high quality homage by Ginault. Versus the Ginault that I have in hand, it has about 50% more resistance.
It's not like I can't turn it, but it's not that buttery smooth turning that I'm used to on the Sub. I've given it a couple baths using Dawn Power Spray dish soap, rinsed the bezel out well, turned the bezel under running warm water (not as easy to do on this watch since it's stiff), and have turned the bezel several times (probably 50 times). I'm trying to avoid bothering the store, plus they're a far drive away. Any tips to ease the bezel tension? Maybe run some floss through to remove some potential debris? |
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Assuming that you bought it from an AD which means there are no issues with authenticity I wouldn't worry too much about it.
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Yes, I know there should be some resistance, but this is more than other Submariners that I've encountered or the one that I previously owned, from memory.
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I guess you should go back to your AD to discuss.
Is this your first ceramic Submariner? |
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It may be similar to the “new watch squeak”and may subside over time.
I’d call the AD and ask what they thought so the “issue” is at least recorded with them and then give it a week or two to see if it loosens a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I would think, though, with the watch having been on exhibition for a couple months that all the people turning it with their grubby little hands would've broken it in. Evidently not! |
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Wait a minute. Exhibition?!? I vividly recall your “deposit” thread about this and you said the AD ensured it wasn’t going to be exhibited…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Yeah, I don't feel too great about it, but I didn't want to start anything with them and not get another watch. They didn't directly tell me it was on exhibition when I went to pick it up, but I had a buddy send me a pic of the green Sub they had on exhibition a few weeks ago, and it's the same serial number. It had a small scratch/scuff on one of the links. I pointed it out, and they polished it. Since it was one of the removable links that I think cost only like $80 and it surely removed the most miniscule amount of material, I just let it slide.
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