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snid · 13 April 2015, 04:49 AM

Hello folks, I have just bought a 1997 16613 "blue kit" bi metal submariner date.
No servive records came with it, just certificate. I do not think it has ever been serviced and am wondering if this could be the reason why the gold bezel is all but impossible to rotate.
Anyone had similar issues in the past ?

TimeToGo · 13 April 2015, 06:45 AM

Welcome to the Forum!

Take it to a local watchmaker, unless you can do it, and remove the bezel. You have the bezel, spacer ring, and a clicker. It may need a little TLC..

ajg1960 · 13 April 2015, 06:53 AM

Probably just needs cleaning. Same issue with my older Sub 14060. Could barely turn that bezel, Watchmaker cleaned it as part of a full service and its perfect now.

snid · 14 April 2015, 06:38 AM

Thanks for that, I was hoping it wasn't going to be terminal.

DrKorn1423 · 30 June 2015, 10:42 AM

Put in in a container with joy and let it soak for an hour. Rinse it off good by running water or in container of clean water and it should free up the bezel. I just did that and it worked. Saw it on the Internet.

Highland Ranger · 30 June 2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DrKorn1423

Put in in a container with joy and let it soak for an hour. Rinse it off good by running water or in container of clean water and it should free up the bezel. I just did that and it worked. Saw it on the Internet.

Not sure I'd do that on a near 20 year old watch without service record.

Maybe get it pressure tested first then have watchmaker clean?

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SearChart · 30 June 2015, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Not sure I'd do that on a near 20 year old watch without service record.

Maybe get it pressure tested first then have watchmaker clean?

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Yea I'd be hesitant to soak a 20 year old watch with probably dried gasket seals. Still quite unlikely for water to get in but I'd definitely be safe.

watchwatcher · 8 July 2015, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Highland Ranger

Not sure I'd do that on a near 20 year old watch without service record.

Maybe get it pressure tested first then have watchmaker clean?

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I believe this would be prudent.

brandrea · 8 July 2015, 11:17 AM

This ^^^

Etschell · 29 July 2015, 01:12 PM

You can remove the bezel if you know what you are doing. It probably has a bunch of crud underneath the bezel and ring. Maybe need a new click spring as well.

Best to have someone experienced do it. Gold is softer than ss so I wouldn't try the knife trick.

13 April 2015, 04:49 AM	#1
snid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk Posts: 20	Stiff Bezel Hello folks, I have just bought a 1997 16613 "blue kit" bi metal submariner date. No servive records came with it, just certificate. I do not think it has ever been serviced and am wondering if this could be the reason why the gold bezel is all but impossible to rotate. Anyone had similar issues in the past ?

13 April 2015, 06:45 AM	#2
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,695	Welcome to the Forum! Take it to a local watchmaker, unless you can do it, and remove the bezel. You have the bezel, spacer ring, and a clicker. It may need a little TLC..

13 April 2015, 06:53 AM	#3
ajg1960 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Andy Location: New Jersey USA Watch: DJ / ND Sub Posts: 292	Probably just needs cleaning. Same issue with my older Sub 14060. Could barely turn that bezel, Watchmaker cleaned it as part of a full service and its perfect now.

14 April 2015, 06:38 AM	#4
snid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk Posts: 20	Thanks for that, I was hoping it wasn't going to be terminal.

30 June 2015, 10:42 AM	#5
DrKorn1423 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Toledo, Ohio Watch: 5513 Since '70 Posts: 13	Put in in a container with joy and let it soak for an hour. Rinse it off good by running water or in container of clean water and it should free up the bezel. I just did that and it worked. Saw it on the Internet.

8 July 2015, 11:17 AM	#9
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,814	This ^^^

29 July 2015, 01:12 PM	#10
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	You can remove the bezel if you know what you are doing. It probably has a bunch of crud underneath the bezel and ring. Maybe need a new click spring as well. Best to have someone experienced do it. Gold is softer than ss so I wouldn't try the knife trick.

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