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acarriles · 16 February 2012, 02:41 PM

Have you ever had a brand new, squeaky Rolex bracelet?

I don't know if it was due to being brand new, or maybe due to the solid center links, or very small manufacturing tolerances, but the squeaking from the bracelet on my new TT Daytona was driving me crazy!

Unlike the "rattling" common to the Stainless Steel bracelets, this was like a high pitch squeak every time I moved my wrist, so today I decided to fix it for good.

The solution? Sprayed the bracelet on the inside and outside with 3M Silicone spray. I had to admit that I was a little nervous, wondering if there could be some downside to it, but I bit the bullet, applied the spray and then dried the excess with a good microfiber cloth.

So far, so good. The squeaking is completely gone, there is no residue left on the bracelet, and I am fully enjoying my watch once again!

Cheers!

SaddleSC · 16 February 2012, 02:49 PM

Usually, simply washing the bracelet in warm soap and water will cure the squeak. This is very common with new bracelets and will resolve itself in a week or two with no intervention whatsoever.

Enjoy your new watch!

acarriles · 16 February 2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Usually, simply washing the bracelet in warm soap and water will cure the squeak. This is very common with new bracelets and will resolve itself in a week or two with no intervention whatsoever.

Enjoy your new watch!

Thank you for the info. I guess I wasn't patient enough... ;)

dddrees · 16 February 2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saddlesc

usually, simply washing the bracelet in warm soap and water will cure the squeak. This is very common with new bracelets and will resolve itself in a week or two with no intervention whatsoever.

Enjoy your new watch!

x2

SS Oyster · 16 February 2012, 03:11 PM

Just tight tolerances of a perfected fitted bracelet. It will wear in and stop squeaking soon.

omegabenz · 16 February 2012, 05:40 PM

My Milgauss bracelet which is nearly the same as the Daytona took about 2 months to finally go away one on of the riveted links, but it was kind of cool and unique while it lasted.

thewatchguy93 · 16 February 2012, 08:30 PM

Enjoy the squeak whilst it lasts!!!

Puffy · 16 February 2012, 08:43 PM

best sound in the world

Ray6Chan8 · 16 February 2012, 08:54 PM

Congrats on the Daytona, i welcome the "squeaks" as it proves that my rolex is new :)

enjoy it!

acarriles · 16 February 2012, 11:20 PM

Wow, I never thought of the squeaking as a "feature"... ;)

Unfortunately (not!) it is now gone.

chillviper · 16 February 2012, 11:21 PM

Yup. Wash away.

16 February 2012, 02:41 PM	#1
acarriles "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Watch: Blue SS SkyDweller Posts: 411	Squeaky new TT Bracelet on Daytona Have you ever had a brand new, squeaky Rolex bracelet? I don't know if it was due to being brand new, or maybe due to the solid center links, or very small manufacturing tolerances, but the squeaking from the bracelet on my new TT Daytona was driving me crazy! Unlike the "rattling" common to the Stainless Steel bracelets, this was like a high pitch squeak every time I moved my wrist, so today I decided to fix it for good. The solution? Sprayed the bracelet on the inside and outside with 3M Silicone spray. I had to admit that I was a little nervous, wondering if there could be some downside to it, but I bit the bullet, applied the spray and then dried the excess with a good microfiber cloth. So far, so good. The squeaking is completely gone, there is no residue left on the bracelet, and I am fully enjoying my watch once again! Cheers!

16 February 2012, 02:49 PM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Usually, simply washing the bracelet in warm soap and water will cure the squeak. This is very common with new bracelets and will resolve itself in a week or two with no intervention whatsoever. Enjoy your new watch! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

16 February 2012, 08:30 PM	#7
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Enjoy the squeak whilst it lasts!!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

16 February 2012, 08:43 PM	#8
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	best sound in the world __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

16 February 2012, 03:11 PM	#5
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,202	Just tight tolerances of a perfected fitted bracelet. It will wear in and stop squeaking soon.

16 February 2012, 05:40 PM	#6
omegabenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 209 Watch: 116400GV, o2531.80 Posts: 240	My Milgauss bracelet which is nearly the same as the Daytona took about 2 months to finally go away one on of the riveted links, but it was kind of cool and unique while it lasted.

16 February 2012, 08:54 PM	#9
Ray6Chan8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Raymond Location: Sunny Island Posts: 604	Congrats on the Daytona, i welcome the "squeaks" as it proves that my rolex is new :) enjoy it!

16 February 2012, 11:20 PM	#10
acarriles "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Watch: Blue SS SkyDweller Posts: 411	Wow, I never thought of the squeaking as a "feature"... ;) Unfortunately (not!) it is now gone.

16 February 2012, 11:21 PM	#11
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Yup. Wash away.

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