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2wheelseadweller · 21 August 2007, 05:39 AM

Can that be fixed or are some subs and sd kinda hard to turn the bezel?

colemanitis · 21 August 2007, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

Can that be fixed or are some subs and sd kinda hard to turn the bezel?

Maybe a simple adjustment to the bezel spring? Maybe straightening it out a bit more?

Solar · 21 August 2007, 05:58 AM

I found that with my GMT II (16710 Z series "old" style GMT II), the bezel can be impossible to turn when its been in water.

Once dry it turns very easily.

Chris

ratmotortom · 21 August 2007, 06:36 AM

Might be dirty too. Take the bezel off and give it a good cleaning.

mike · 21 August 2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

Can that be fixed or are some subs and sd kinda hard to turn the bezel?

Could be dirty--try cleaning gently with a toothbrush.
Could be the spring is a bit stiff---you can try adjusting--BE CAREFULL! The little spring can have a mind of it's own. LOL!

supermarz · 21 August 2007, 11:14 AM

i agree.... it is probably dirty. also it depends on when was the last time you turn the bezel. i have seen one of my dad's friend's pepsi GMT that he never turns the bezel. and when i do try to turn it, it was more like opening a jar. when i did finally turn it all these grime and dirt fell off from underneath the bezel
yikes!! lol i dont think he clean his watches at all

Rockrolex · 21 August 2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by supermarz

i agree.... it is probably dirty. also it depends on when was the last time you turn the bezel. i have seen one of my dad's friend's pepsi GMT that he never turns the bezel. and when i do try to turn it, it was more like opening a jar. when i did finally turn it all these grime and dirt fell off from underneath the bezel
yikes!! lol i dont think he clean his watches at all

Hmmm, my GMT is a Y series from 2003. Never been cleaned and the bezel rotates very smoothly. I don't rotate all that often, but when I do, it's fine.

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 06:22 PM

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I don't rotate all that often, but when I do, it's fine.

I like to rotate once in a while, too!

Got Liza, Linda, Charlotte.....

padi56 · 21 August 2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

Can that be fixed or are some subs and sd kinda hard to turn the bezel?

Well the bezel is meant to be quite firm in its turning,but should
turn in small graduations with a positive slightly resistant action.

leopardprey · 21 August 2007, 06:05 PM

I still can't turn the bezel on my Explorer II also. : ( Must be stuck really hard on there. Will be sending to the RSC soon to correct. Maybe too much sand got under the bezel???

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

I still can't turn the bezel on my Explorer II also. : ( Must be stuck really hard on there. Will be sending to the RSC soon to correct. Maybe too much sand got under the bezel???

Alcan · 21 August 2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

I still can't turn the bezel on my Explorer II also. : ( Must be stuck really hard on there. Will be sending to the RSC soon to correct. Maybe too much sand got under the bezel???

Tried rinsing it under a faucet?

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Tried rinsing it under a faucet?

The bezel of the Explorer II has a FIXED bezel (cannot turn at all from start on). That is why I laughed at Chad's joke

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2wheelseadweller

Can that be fixed or are some subs and sd kinda hard to turn the bezel?

I wouldn't fix it, if I were you, since those bezel are not supposed to turn easily.

Don't fix it if it aint broken!

leopardprey · 21 August 2007, 09:18 PM

Yahoooo!!! I burned Alcan!!!

Knew I would get somebody!!!

Alcan · 21 August 2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

The bezel of the Explorer II has a FIXED bezel (cannot turn at all from start on).

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Yahoooo!!! I burned Alcan!!!

Knew I would get somebody!!!

AW NUTS!!! I walked smack into that one! Waddaya want for 7:00 a.m. and only 1 cup of coffee?

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 09:43 PM

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AW NUTS!!! I walked smack into that one! Waddaya want for 7:00 a.m. and only 1 cup of coffee?

Don't worry, Al. I am tired, too

I am sitting here doing a 13-hour shift in my office from 7 AM to 8 PM

leopardprey · 21 August 2007, 09:46 PM

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Alcan · 21 August 2007, 11:31 PM

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frostie · 21 August 2007, 11:32 PM

mike · 21 August 2007, 11:45 PM

Hey Al!!

I found just what you need. This is a special EXP II bezel adjustment tool. Kinda rare!

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Hey Al!!

I found just what you need. This is a special EXP II bezel adjustment tool. Kinda rare!

Mike's caught the rare "jocketitis" decease!

Alcan · 22 August 2007, 12:07 AM

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Hey Al!!

I found just what you need. This is a special EXP II bezel adjustment tool. Kinda rare!

*&%$##@*#%^&!!!

This thread proves an old adage: One 'dumbsh*t' wipes out ten 'attaboy's'.

leopardprey · 22 August 2007, 12:13 AM

21 August 2007, 05:39 AM	#1
2wheelseadweller Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 78	What Does it Mean if the Turn Bezel Doesn't turn real easy? Can that be fixed or are some subs and sd kinda hard to turn the bezel?

21 August 2007, 05:58 AM	#3
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	I found that with my GMT II (16710 Z series "old" style GMT II), the bezel can be impossible to turn when its been in water. Once dry it turns very easily. Chris

21 August 2007, 06:36 AM	#4
ratmotortom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Tom Location: Ohio Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 447	Might be dirty too. Take the bezel off and give it a good cleaning.

21 August 2007, 11:14 AM	#6
supermarz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 322	i agree.... it is probably dirty. also it depends on when was the last time you turn the bezel. i have seen one of my dad's friend's pepsi GMT that he never turns the bezel. and when i do try to turn it, it was more like opening a jar. when i did finally turn it all these grime and dirt fell off from underneath the bezel yikes!! lol i dont think he clean his watches at all

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leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I still can't turn the bezel on my Explorer II also. : ( Must be stuck really hard on there. Will be sending to the RSC soon to correct. Maybe too much sand got under the bezel???

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leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yahoooo!!! I burned Alcan!!! Knew I would get somebody!!!

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