Squeaky Bracelet!!

[Hotspur]

Hi Everyone.

Been lurking for a while but this is my first post on here!

Got my DSSD last week (at long last) and must say it is an amazing piece.

I love it (can't keep my eyes off it) although there is something that's bugging me.

When I move my wrist the bracelet squeaks like mad (It sounds like I've got a mouse stuck up my sleeve!)

Anyone else got/had this problem? It's not a biggy but it's starting to get on my nerves now!

Thanks in advance to any replies

[Lol-x]

It might be that the links need a little lubrication, or that the endlinks need adjustment. Neither are big issues to fix, just take it to a trusted jeweller and they should sort it out in 5 minutes (or less).

[ParisDakarBmw]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

It might be that the links need a little lubrication, or that the endlinks need adjustment. Neither are big issues to fix, just take it to a trusted jeweller and they should sort it out in 5 minutes (or less).

X2, also look at how loose you are wearing it.

[Poom]

I hv the same squeaky sound with my Daytona too. thought that it might be too new.

[ersnyder]

Hop in the shower (yes, the DSSD can take it!) and soap up, rinse, repeat. Squeak will be gone!

[DBetts]

So funny - I noticed the bracelet squeeking today on my newly purchased DSSD. I will try the soap and shower fix and if not succesful get a lube job at any local AD

[stalkerman]

Arrived here after googling "Squeaky Rolex Bracelet" and glad to see that I'm not alone in receiving a pet mouse with DSSD! Squeaks like mad.

Took it back to my AD who said "our watch technician is on holiday, bring it back in 2 weeks!" Great service.

Are you sure the DSSD will survive a splash in the shower I'm guessing 90% of them won't even be subjected to that level of soaking.

OK, I'll take mine into the shower and see how it fares, but starting to think I'll miss my mouse when it dies.

Thanks for the pointers.

[stalkerman]

Took it for a 30 minute swim yesterday in the pool, still squeaking! In fact I think it's got worse.

Actually it's starting to annoy me now! I expect better from Rolex. This simply should not happen

[ddnyc77]

my lv i just bought is squeaking too. My 14060m squeaked for a while, maybe a week then stopped. I assume my new lv and your new sea dweller will stop too.

[Mystro]

My serti Sub did that when new. It eventually went away. I noticed it in the car when driving and was kinda embarrassed my expensive Rolex sounded like a dash squeak.

[hanybad]

It happend with my 2010 daytona and I took it to rolex Canada and I was told the reason was the inner tubes inside the band by the end link and it shuold be ok after a few weeks of wear and now it's gone.

[RX0-Unicorn]

Originally Posted by ddnyc77

my lv i just bought is squeaking too. My 14060m squeaked for a while, maybe a week then stopped. I assume my new lv and your new sea dweller will stop too.

My LV has been squeaking for almost a month.

[Sub'erman]

So did mine.
No problem. It stops after a couple of weeks...

[watchwatcher]

Soap and water, seriously. That's all you need to do. Works for me everytime.

[ffighter556]

Loctite can do this also, there is less tolerance in the links and bind much easier causing a squeak

[Z-Sub]

I had the same issue with my Milgauss GV. My AD tried to clean it as well with ultrasonic cleaner and it did not work. I sent it back to RSC and don't know what they did but never had the noise again.

[dsio]

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

I had the same issue with my Milgauss GV. My AD tried to clean it as well with ultrasonic cleaner and it did not work. I sent it back to RSC and don't know what they did but never had the noise again.

Somewhere at RSC there's probably an office cat with several Oysters attached to it de-squeaking the bracelets while it chases a laser pointer.

[Eric88]

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I'm happy to report that my 3+ month old Sub-C bracelet is no longer squeaking and it required no special treatment.

[stalkerman]

Originally Posted by Eric88

Read all about it here, unveiled via super secret advanced search methodology available for free.

It was the super secret search methodology that landed me on this page!

I understand from above what needs to be done to make the squeak disappear, I just think it should NOT happen in the first place - poor!

Picture the scene. You pick up your new Bentley from the garage. You're driving along the first mile and you notice and incredibly annoying squeak from the dashboard. You are then told "Ahh, a lot of them do that! When you get home give you dashboard a good wash with soap and water! Oh, and if that doesn't fix it, it should disappear in a couple of months anyway. Happy Driving!"

I think not.

There's enough comments on various threads about squeaky bracelets to see this isn't an isolated incident and Rolex really should do something about it.

[indeuce]

I just picked up my brand new rolex 116000 on Saturday and noticed that the bracelet was kind of squeaky. I'm not new to higher end watches but I am new to Rolex and I have never had a squeaky bracelet before. It's actually quite disconcerting. I'm glad this forum is here and I do feel better that I am not alone and this happens to be just a Rolex "thing". Whew!!

[MortgageGuy]

Well I am the odd ball here because I love the squeaky Rolex bracelet... This simply means you have a BRAND SPANKING NEW ROLEX on your wrist It is like the new car smell, once is is gone it is VERY EXPENSIVE to get back

Wear and Enjoy your watch in good health as everyone has mentioned it will go away in time with wear

[gqllc]

The natural oils from your skin will lubricate the band in time.

[siewmaiwatch]

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Well I am the odd ball here because I love the squeaky Rolex bracelet... This simply means you have a BRAND SPANKING NEW ROLEX on your wrist It is like the new car smell, once is is gone it is VERY EXPENSIVE to get back

Wear and Enjoy your watch in good health as everyone has mentioned it will go away in time with wear

[azguy]

The more you wear it, the quicker the noise will go away

[Gold Crown]

Remove the band from the head, Spray the bracelet with WD-40 while laying the watch on paper towels. Wipe the band down with a micro fiber cloth until the residual 40 is gone and so will the squeak.

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Remove the band from the head, Spray the bracelet with WD-40 while laying the watch on paper towels. Wipe the band down with a micro fiber cloth until the residual 40 is gone and so will the squeak.

That will make an awful smelling mess on your wrist. Bracelet squeak is due to the tight tolerance between the links when new. Regular wearing and washing with soap and water will quiet the bracelet. In time. I would not recommend using any chemical lubricants on bracelet links. Simply not necessary and does more harm than good. And definitely not healthy for your skin.

[B. Doggy]

It's normal..

[rad87gn]

Calgon Bath - Take me away! Take a bath with your Rolex on. It will help relax you and may help out with the bracelet noise. Rolex bracelets are made with extreme close tolerances.

[Fiery]

Soap and warm water worked for me. Most of the squeaks went away by that bath, and the rest (really quiet squeaking) is getting less and less noticable every day I wear the watch.

[Sub'erman]

Originally Posted by Hotspur

Hi Everyone.

Been lurking for a while but this is my first post on here!

Got my DSSD last week (at long last) and must say it is an amazing piece.

I love it (can't keep my eyes off it) although there is something that's bugging me.

When I move my wrist the bracelet squeaks like mad (It sounds like I've got a mouse stuck up my sleeve!)

Anyone else got/had this problem? It's not a biggy but it's starting to get on my nerves now!

Thanks in advance to any replies

It's normal! It stops!
My 116613 did it! My new 116610 does it...
Don't worry about it!!