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Hi-roller · 13 November 2014, 02:38 AM

I've just taken possession of a nice one owner from new 1995 16610 Submariner. The bezel was jammed so I thought I'd take it off and give it a clean. Sure enough - filthy underneath! However, in doing so the click spring disappeared. I now have a nice free moving multi directional bezel - just like the good old days! I actually like it and am tempted to leave it as it is - has anyone else done the same or am I daft to think of such a thing?

Tools · 13 November 2014, 02:53 AM

The spring is a 5 dollar item but is there to meet requirements to be called a "dive watch". ISO standards require a unidirectional safety bezel for diving. Those requirements came into being in the mid 80's; before that all Subs had bi-directional bezels and no click..

If it meets your needs then who is to say otherwise..

rmfnla · 13 November 2014, 04:13 AM

I wore a Sub for years and never used the rotating bezel even once...

Hi-roller · 13 November 2014, 04:38 AM

I use the bezel for timing different tasks but I don't use it for diving (like most owners). Moving easily either way is rather convenient. I'll leave it but, if I sell it I'll correct the 'fault'. I think replacing the spring is easy?

2ar2c1 · 15 November 2014, 02:53 AM

plenty of online sources for a replacement wire spring, and they are fairly simple to install.

Paulyd · 17 August 2016, 12:33 PM

Can anyone tell me where I can get an new genuine spring? 2007 sub w/date

sitka39 · 17 August 2016, 08:06 PM

What exact reference is yours Pauly ?

13 November 2014, 02:38 AM	#1
Hi-roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London UK Watch: Daytona,GMT's,1680 Posts: 283	Click spring missing from 16610 bezel I've just taken possession of a nice one owner from new 1995 16610 Submariner. The bezel was jammed so I thought I'd take it off and give it a clean. Sure enough - filthy underneath! However, in doing so the click spring disappeared. I now have a nice free moving multi directional bezel - just like the good old days! I actually like it and am tempted to leave it as it is - has anyone else done the same or am I daft to think of such a thing?

13 November 2014, 02:53 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,487	The spring is a 5 dollar item but is there to meet requirements to be called a "dive watch". ISO standards require a unidirectional safety bezel for diving. Those requirements came into being in the mid 80's; before that all Subs had bi-directional bezels and no click.. If it meets your needs then who is to say otherwise.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 November 2014, 04:13 AM	#3
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	I wore a Sub for years and never used the rotating bezel even once... __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

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13 November 2014, 04:38 AM	#4
Hi-roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: London UK Watch: Daytona,GMT's,1680 Posts: 283	I use the bezel for timing different tasks but I don't use it for diving (like most owners). Moving easily either way is rather convenient. I'll leave it but, if I sell it I'll correct the 'fault'. I think replacing the spring is easy?

15 November 2014, 02:53 AM	#5
2ar2c1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: in a house Posts: 537	plenty of online sources for a replacement wire spring, and they are fairly simple to install.

17 August 2016, 12:33 PM	#6
Paulyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3	Can anyone tell me where I can get an new genuine spring? 2007 sub w/date

17 August 2016, 08:06 PM	#7
sitka39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Europe Posts: 99	What exact reference is yours Pauly ?

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