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jon84gt · 16 August 2009, 12:56 PM

Was messing with my bezel earlier today and noticed at first it only wanted to turn counter clockwise. I couldnt remember if the bezel on these were bi directional or not so after checking on here I realized I may have a problem. I tryed to move the bezel in both directions and after a while it did but it only seems to have the "ratcheting click" about half the time in either direction. About a year ago I had the watch polished by my local AD and had to end up taking it back because the bezel was stuck. After I got it back the second time I believe I only checked in in the counter clockwise direction and never gave it any more thought. Do you guys think that is assembled wrong or is this just normal? If something is wrong, what does this sound like the problem may be? Thanks in advance! Jon

YuppieKid · 16 August 2009, 01:05 PM

put it under running warm water and try rotating it in both directions. Maybe that'll do the trick. Otherwise, take it back to the Rolex AD and insist that they make it right.

valentine · 16 August 2009, 01:08 PM

it could be the spring that controls the bezels movement...have you tried taking off the bezel and re-attaching it?? I imagine it could just be missaligned.

YuppieKid · 16 August 2009, 01:10 PM

F'k it up, not the owner of the watch. Liability. Liability.

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Originally Posted by valentine

it could be the spring that controls the bezels movement...have you tried taking off the bezel and re-attaching it?? I imagine it could just be missaligned.

mck22 · 16 August 2009, 01:11 PM

I have the same problem with mine, I changed the bezel and now it wont turn at all.

valentine · 16 August 2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by YuppieKid

F'k it up, not the owner of the watch. Liability. Liability.

it really is quite an easy thing to do. in fact I believe there is a tutorial somewhere here on the forum. I remove the bezel from my LV to change inserts all the time...and I have encountered times where it just didnt click in right..and got snagged...so I removed the bezel and re-attached it and viola...perfect smooth movement....you just have to be careful...i guess Im one of those..why pay someone when you can do it yourself people...I guess Im insane for working on my own mercedes too.

jon84gt · 16 August 2009, 01:32 PM

I dont really have the nerve to fool with any of the workings of my watches(lol) I may just live with it I guess until I send it in for service one day. Thanks so far guys, Jon

YuppieKid · 16 August 2009, 01:35 PM

I used to do the same with the Seiko divers that I used to own. However, looking at what the repair prices are for Rolex, I tend to be reluctant to do anything on mine except take the bracelet off and put on a NATO strap {yeah, I use NATOs and Zulus on my GMT MAster II} because if I "screw it up" then there'll be an expensive repair.

If you feel comfortable doing it and have had success, then good for you.

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Originally Posted by valentine

it really is quite an easy thing to do. in fact I believe there is a tutorial somewhere here on the forum. I remove the bezel from my LV to change inserts all the time...and I have encountered times where it just didnt click in right..and got snagged...so I removed the bezel and re-attached it and viola...perfect smooth movement....you just have to be careful...i guess Im one of those..why pay someone when you can do it yourself people...I guess Im insane for working on my own mercedes too.

valentine · 16 August 2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jon84gt

I dont really have the nerve to fool with any of the workings of my watches(lol) I may just live with it I guess until I send it in for service one day. Thanks so far guys, Jon

nah...dont "live with it"....if it was good before you took it in, then take it back and have them make it right!

jon84gt · 16 August 2009, 01:39 PM

Yeah I hear you about the car thing, this is what I constantly work on!! I know I can fix it but I probably couldnt do you a brake job on that mercedes!

valentine · 16 August 2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by YuppieKid

I used to do the same with the Seiko divers that I used to own. However, looking at what the repair prices are for Rolex, I tend to be reluctant to do anything on mine except take the bracelet off and put on a NATO strap {yeah, I use NATOs and Zulus on my GMT MAster II} because if I "screw it up" then there'll be an expensive repair.

If you feel comfortable doing it and have had success, then good for you.

I love tinkering with mine..but you are right, brandon...the slightest mess up..or "Uh Oh" and rolex gets PAID!!!!!

BTW...I hope you take my sarcasm as a joke...I think everyone knows Im quite the clown...after re-reading my post...it sounded pretty rude...sorry about that, bud..was meant to get a laugh

valentine · 16 August 2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jon84gt

Yeah I hear you about the car thing, this is what I constantly work on!! I know I can fix it but I probably couldnt do you a brake job on that mercedes!

man...everything on my car has to be PLUGGED INTO a damn computer!!!!!!!!!! there isnt even a dipstick!!!! its all computers! I miss the days of those big engines....my dream is a '69 camaro!

YuppieKid · 16 August 2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by valentine

I love tinkering with mine..but you are right, brandon...the slightest mess up..or "Uh Oh" and rolex gets PAID!!!!!

BTW...I hope you take my sarcasm as a joke...I think everyone knows Im quite the clown...after re-reading my post...it sounded pretty rude...sorry about that, bud..was meant to get a laugh

YuppieKid · 16 August 2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jon84gt

Yeah I hear you about the car thing, this is what I constantly work on!! I know I can fix it but I probably couldnt do you a brake job on that mercedes!

mck22 · 17 August 2009, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by valentine

it really is quite an easy thing to do. in fact I believe there is a tutorial somewhere here on the forum. I remove the bezel from my LV to change inserts all the time...and I have encountered times where it just didnt click in right..and got snagged...so I removed the bezel and re-attached it and viola...perfect smooth movement....you just have to be careful...i guess Im one of those..why pay someone when you can do it yourself people...I guess Im insane for working on my own mercedes too.

Well then I might take mine apart again tonight and give it a shot.....again.

Tools · 17 August 2009, 07:56 AM

Most Dealers with a watchmaker on staff can have this fixed, usually with a new click spring, in just a few minutes....

............. And they shouldn't charge more than a few dollars....... some will do it for free.......

16 August 2009, 12:56 PM	#1
jon84gt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: Chattanooga Tn. Watch: Gmt master II Posts: 172	GMT bezel problem! Was messing with my bezel earlier today and noticed at first it only wanted to turn counter clockwise. I couldnt remember if the bezel on these were bi directional or not so after checking on here I realized I may have a problem. I tryed to move the bezel in both directions and after a while it did but it only seems to have the "ratcheting click" about half the time in either direction. About a year ago I had the watch polished by my local AD and had to end up taking it back because the bezel was stuck. After I got it back the second time I believe I only checked in in the counter clockwise direction and never gave it any more thought. Do you guys think that is assembled wrong or is this just normal? If something is wrong, what does this sound like the problem may be? Thanks in advance! Jon __________________ Gmt master 16710 Omega 3570.50 "Moon Watch" Tudor Sub NAWCC member

16 August 2009, 01:05 PM	#2
YuppieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: West Coast, US Posts: 1,079	Take it back. Maybe there's dirt lodged underneath? Or, put it under running warm water and try rotating it in both directions. Maybe that'll do the trick. Otherwise, take it back to the Rolex AD and insist that they make it right. __________________ Brandon

16 August 2009, 01:11 PM	#5
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	I have the same problem with mine, I changed the bezel and now it wont turn at all. __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

16 August 2009, 01:32 PM	#7
jon84gt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: Chattanooga Tn. Watch: Gmt master II Posts: 172	I dont really have the nerve to fool with any of the workings of my watches(lol) I may just live with it I guess until I send it in for service one day. Thanks so far guys, Jon __________________ Gmt master 16710 Omega 3570.50 "Moon Watch" Tudor Sub NAWCC member

17 August 2009, 07:56 AM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Most Dealers with a watchmaker on staff can have this fixed, usually with a new click spring, in just a few minutes.... ............. And they shouldn't charge more than a few dollars....... some will do it for free....... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 August 2009, 01:08 PM	#3
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	it could be the spring that controls the bezels movement...have you tried taking off the bezel and re-attaching it?? I imagine it could just be missaligned.

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