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27 April 2016, 10:30 AM | #1 |
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Rolex Submariner Bezel Clicks
I was just wondering if the actual clicks of the Submariner Bezel rotating was a feature that is necessary for a Rolex to be genuine. I ran into a "Pepsi" GMT that wasn't making any type of click while rotating the bezel. Any information passed along is greatly appreciated!
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27 April 2016, 10:32 AM | #2 |
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Bezel should click.
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27 April 2016, 10:36 AM | #3 |
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What if it doesn't? Is there a issue with the underside of the bezel?
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Depends on the model. Older Sub and GMT Master bezels don't click.
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27 April 2016, 10:46 AM | #5 |
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As Adam said, depends on the year. Vintage used a friction fit bezel. The ratchting bezel made it's debut with the 16800.
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That's what I understood. My S series 16610 does click, so the clicking on the bezel has been in place for at least 20 years
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27 April 2016, 10:46 AM | #9 |
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Sorry....assumed new!
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27 April 2016, 11:37 AM | #10 |
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GMTs do not make a clicking sound but you feel the notches. Subs (all modern) make 120 clicking sounds in a full rotation.
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Or someone took the bezel off at some point and the spring popped out and was lost. This would allow for free spin.
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27 April 2016, 01:16 PM | #12 |
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Why is your thread title about the submariner and post about the GMT?????
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All sapphire crystal equipped bezels (Sub and GMT) should "click" but the clicker could be broken. (as mentioned, earlier bezels should not click at all)
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28 April 2016, 12:14 PM | #15 |
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My 1988 16800 Submariner does not click. My 2012 16610LN clicks too much IMHO. It's ok, my 2008 16628 (YM) clicks moderately and goes both ways, but I am from San Francisco.
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