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mcneguy · 3 June 2011, 09:39 AM

Anyone have any idea what may be causing this? Also how about some recommendations as to where to take this in the Orlando area? I know that Mayors at the Altamonte Mall has their own guy but if there is an independant that knows his/her stuff I would rather do that.

Thanks

Rikki · 8 June 2011, 10:07 AM

I'm a couple hours from orlando. Rikki

ji603 · 29 June 2011, 03:18 AM

I'm sure you got it fixed by now, but this is really common on a GMT when the bezel's used frequently. Mine's done it twice already.

There's a clickspring with a little hook bend on the end, which is what locks into the teeth on the underside of the bezel. With use, it can wear off, or snap, locking the mechanism.

The bezel pops off with a little underside pressure at the 7 o'clock, just above the lug. I use a thin knife blade now - it's nerve wracking the first few times, but old hat now. Once you have it off, you'll see the problem.

Putting it back together is as simple as aligning the spring, centering the thin washer that's on there too, and a little downward pressure until the bezel 'clicks' back in.

SALTY · 16 August 2011, 08:51 AM

Sounds like a case of the schmutz. De-schmutzification involves removal of the bezel, cleanng of the affected areas and re-assembly with a but of WD-40, which will evaporate soon enough and not be a dust/debris grabber.

3 June 2011, 09:39 AM	#1
mcneguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: GMT (2)/SUB/DJ Posts: 218	GMT II Bezel no longer turns Anyone have any idea what may be causing this? Also how about some recommendations as to where to take this in the Orlando area? I know that Mayors at the Altamonte Mall has their own guy but if there is an independant that knows his/her stuff I would rather do that. Thanks __________________ Rolex TT Datejust II 116333 Rolex SS Submariner "The Hulk" 116610LV Omega Speedmaster Automatic

8 June 2011, 10:07 AM	#2
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I'm a couple hours from orlando. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

29 June 2011, 03:18 AM	#3
ji603 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 95	I'm sure you got it fixed by now, but this is really common on a GMT when the bezel's used frequently. Mine's done it twice already. There's a clickspring with a little hook bend on the end, which is what locks into the teeth on the underside of the bezel. With use, it can wear off, or snap, locking the mechanism. The bezel pops off with a little underside pressure at the 7 o'clock, just above the lug. I use a thin knife blade now - it's nerve wracking the first few times, but old hat now. Once you have it off, you'll see the problem. Putting it back together is as simple as aligning the spring, centering the thin washer that's on there too, and a little downward pressure until the bezel 'clicks' back in.

16 August 2011, 08:51 AM	#4
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,501	Sounds like a case of the schmutz. De-schmutzification involves removal of the bezel, cleanng of the affected areas and re-assembly with a but of WD-40, which will evaporate soon enough and not be a dust/debris grabber.

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