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Ning Dynasty · 28 March 2009, 05:17 AM

My 16710's bezel "goes both ways" usually...

Today it's been very difficult to move around. I did a bezel change 2 weeks ago and it's worked fine since. Just today it's gone kinda weird. Anyone else have this problem? It won't turn unless I really get agressive with it. Normally it's smooth as silk...

Please help me

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2009, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ning Dynasty

My 16710's bezel "goes both ways" usually...

Today it's been very difficult to move around. I did a bezel change 2 weeks ago and it's worked fine since. Just today it's gone kinda weird. Anyone else have this problem? It won't turn unless I really get agressive with it. Normally it's smooth as silk...

Please help me

Might have broken or misaligned the spring.

dP

Ning Dynasty · 28 March 2009, 05:38 AM

The odd thing is, it was perfect for 2 weeks. I'll have to take it in. It's time for it's appraisal anyways :)

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ning Dynasty

The odd thing is, it was perfect for 2 weeks. I'll have to take it in. It's time for it's appraisal anyways :)

I swapped my bezel, it worked fine for days, then all of a sudden the spring dislodged and broke.

It still turned in both directions but without the clicks like a Tudor. My watchmaker ordered a new one although it took weeks and cost more than you would think.

Hope you get it sorted out,
dP

Tools · 28 March 2009, 05:42 AM

Hold it under some warm water for a few turns.. It's likely just dirty...

.........

Then tell it to stop being difficult and take a time-out...........

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2009, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Hold it under some warm water for a few turns.. It's likely just dirty...

.........

Then tell it to stop being difficult and take a time-out...........

dP

Ning Dynasty · 28 March 2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Hold it under some warm water for a few turns.. It's likely just dirty...

.........

Then tell it to stop being difficult and take a time-out...........

UPDATE:

I got my bezel lined up at the top and left it there. After work I worked out with my Rolex on...a big deal considering that I have never done this! I showered with it on and had warm water run all over it and what do you know...it works like a charm now. Apparently there was something agitating the spring. It's working fine now. Thanks again for all your help!!

Love the pics guys by the way...

harlansmart · 28 March 2009, 05:52 PM

Um - this sound like a porno

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ning Dynasty

I have never done this! I showered with it on and had warm water run all over it and

firefly4423 · 28 March 2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Hold it under some warm water for a few turns.. It's likely just dirty...

.........

Then tell it to stop being difficult and take a time-out...........

rijowysock · 28 March 2009, 05:45 AM

spring is off.. remove and fix.and clean

Ning Dynasty · 28 March 2009, 05:48 AM

You guys kick butt! I love this place :)

valentine · 28 March 2009, 06:03 AM

sounds like the spring. happened to my old 16610.

harlansmart · 28 March 2009, 11:07 AM

I use a little silicon (gasket silicone) as well on Rolex Bezels....seems to make them smoother

Andad · 28 March 2009, 11:13 AM

Nice pix Harlan.

harlansmart · 28 March 2009, 11:37 AM

Thank you - Do you prefer it to this one.... considering the forum and all

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice pix Harlan.

Latrodectus · 28 March 2009, 11:44 AM

You might have bend your insert...if you do the bezel will not rotate any more or it is very, very hard to do! Take you insert out and another one in...if this works, the insert is not good any more!

Lion · 28 March 2009, 12:01 PM

Harlan, definitely prefer the Rolex Sub over the Omegas but if offered an Omega I wouldn't kick it off my wrist!!!

Nolan, sorry to hear of your troubles. Listen to Dan and Tools and hope your watch will be okay!!!

harlansmart · 28 March 2009, 12:11 PM

Hmmm - guess no one will like this one then huh?

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Originally Posted by Lion

Harlan, definitely prefer the Rolex Sub over the Omegas but if offered an Omega I wouldn't kick it off my wrist!!!

Nolan, sorry to hear of your troubles. Listen to Dan and Tools and hope your watch will be okay!!!

28 March 2009, 05:17 AM	#1
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	GMT-II Bezel being difficult My 16710's bezel "goes both ways" usually... Today it's been very difficult to move around. I did a bezel change 2 weeks ago and it's worked fine since. Just today it's gone kinda weird. Anyone else have this problem? It won't turn unless I really get agressive with it. Normally it's smooth as silk... Please help me

28 March 2009, 05:42 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Hold it under some warm water for a few turns.. It's likely just dirty... ......... Then tell it to stop being difficult and take a time-out........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 March 2009, 11:07 AM	#13
harlansmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Harlan Location: Auckland, NZL Watch: Seiko Posts: 117	I use a little silicon (gasket silicone) as well on Rolex Bezels....seems to make them smoother __________________

28 March 2009, 11:13 AM	#14
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,501	Nice pix Harlan. __________________ E

28 March 2009, 11:44 AM	#16
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,042	You might have bend your insert...if you do the bezel will not rotate any more or it is very, very hard to do! Take you insert out and another one in...if this works, the insert is not good any more! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

28 March 2009, 05:38 AM	#3
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	The odd thing is, it was perfect for 2 weeks. I'll have to take it in. It's time for it's appraisal anyways :)

28 March 2009, 05:45 AM	#10
rijowysock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Riley Location: 41.89° N, 87.62° Watch: URWERK Posts: 499	spring is off.. remove and fix.and clean

28 March 2009, 05:48 AM	#11
Ning Dynasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Nolan Location: Tampa Bay Watch: Rolex GMT-II Posts: 95	You guys kick butt! I love this place :)

28 March 2009, 06:03 AM	#12
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	sounds like the spring. happened to my old 16610.

28 March 2009, 12:01 PM	#17
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Harlan, definitely prefer the Rolex Sub over the Omegas but if offered an Omega I wouldn't kick it off my wrist!!! Nolan, sorry to hear of your troubles. Listen to Dan and Tools and hope your watch will be okay!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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