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Magic-Matt · 30 June 2016, 06:53 PM

Hey guys, just acquired a nice GMT II 16710, full set etc.

Noticed the bezel is quite difficult to turn in either direction.

However, by pushing down on it with 2 fingers it seems to rotate pretty easily with the usual ratcheting sound in both directions, albeit slightly harder going clockwise than anti-clockwise.

Does anyone know if this push down to release thing is normal? I've looked around the forum and read the manual, but nothing.

I know the very old ones (think the 1675) had this feature, but thought the modern ones just freely rotated with 120 clicks?

Ive given it the usual clean/soak in hot soapy water and rotated the bezel under water, but no improvement!

Any 16710 owners or ex-owners out there than can verify?

Many thanks!

Tools · 1 July 2016, 01:37 PM

No, it is not normal.

Magic-Matt · 1 July 2016, 02:41 PM

Thanks for confirming. Guess its time to pop the bezel off and take a look!

30 June 2016, 06:53 PM	#1
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	GMT II 16710 weird "push to turn" bezel issue Hey guys, just acquired a nice GMT II 16710, full set etc. Noticed the bezel is quite difficult to turn in either direction. However, by pushing down on it with 2 fingers it seems to rotate pretty easily with the usual ratcheting sound in both directions, albeit slightly harder going clockwise than anti-clockwise. Does anyone know if this push down to release thing is normal? I've looked around the forum and read the manual, but nothing. I know the very old ones (think the 1675) had this feature, but thought the modern ones just freely rotated with 120 clicks? Ive given it the usual clean/soak in hot soapy water and rotated the bezel under water, but no improvement! Any 16710 owners or ex-owners out there than can verify? Many thanks!

1 July 2016, 01:37 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,459	No, it is not normal. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 July 2016, 02:41 PM	#3
Magic-Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Matthew Location: Marbella Watch: Exp 216570 Polar Posts: 357	Thanks for confirming. Guess its time to pop the bezel off and take a look!

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