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JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 05:51 AM

Hi guys,

I've done this one before a very long time ago on another forum, but I think it's worth a repeat here with so many newbies around.

So....the question is pretty simple: Do you really use your bezel often, rarely or would you just prefer a nice fixed one (like the Explorers, Daytonas, DDs or even any one of the DJs)?

Vote with comments please!!

Personally, I NEVER use the bezel....just make sure it's perfectly lined up with the triangle at '12'.

Cheers all - JJ

Dan Pierce · 28 April 2007, 05:54 AM

JJ,
Use it? Sure do. Simple timing device or other timezones.

dP

Dan Pierce · 28 April 2007, 05:56 AM

I should have said to time how long it takes to get thru the drive thru at KFC!

dP

JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I should have said to time how long it takes to get thru the drive thru at KFC!

dP

worktolivelife · 28 April 2007, 05:55 AM

prefer a "nice" fixed one

steve

mlb · 28 April 2007, 05:58 AM

I prefer a nice fixed one (Ala DJ) but I imagine if I did have a sports watch, I am sure I would play with it...Just not know what the heck I am doing

Mike

JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlb

...Just not know what the heck I am doing

Mike

Which is more often than not, tosser!!

mlb · 28 April 2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Which is more often than not, tosser!!

!!!

- Got to quit leaving good openings like that!!

C.J. · 28 April 2007, 06:09 AM

OMG! You're not starting this poll thing again, are you

JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

OMG! You're not starting this poll thing again, are you

I love polls!!

Chris B · 28 April 2007, 06:01 AM

Alas I'm the non fiddly type, lol

JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Alas I'm the non fiddly type, lol

So I guess you only "fiddle" when it really matters, uh Chris...Chris....Chris?

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 April 2007, 06:09 AM

Sometimes I fiddl with it in the bathroom when nobody's watching or under my duvé in bed

JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Sometimes I fiddle with it in the bathroom when nobody's watching or under my duvé in bed

chris_nor_cal · 28 April 2007, 06:14 AM

i used it almost every day

astcell · 28 April 2007, 06:15 AM

I use mine all the time. Time in Dushanbe, Tampa, Los Angeles, and how much time I need to keep my pizza in the oven. Hmmm, it is a ten minute pizza. I need the Pizzamaster II.

JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

I need the Pizzamaster II.

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 April 2007, 06:57 AM

Dear JJ,

to be more sincere in my reply: I use it very rarely. I HATE greasy fingermarks on the bezel, and sometimes it is a bit hard to get the Triangles flush again (there is a dead zone between the 120 clicks that you have to use on some bezels to get it right). Of course you can just polish the watch bezel after having used it, but there is always a risk that you make a hairline scratch in the watch by polishing it all the time.

C.J. · 28 April 2007, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Dear JJ,

to be more sincere in my reply: I use it very rarely. I have greasy fingermarks on the bezel, and sometimes it is a bit hard to get the Triangles flush again (there is a dead zone between the 120 clicks that you have to use on some bezels to get it right).

I had one of those "dead zones" on my Sub. It drove me friggen crazy

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 April 2007, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

I had one of those "dead zones" on my Sub. It drove me friggen crazy

Me too!

But it CAN be fixed, even though I would better like to microadjust it myself than going to THIS lenght:

http://www.r-l-x.de/wbb2/thread.php?threadid=35

Unfortunately, it is in German (I have a master's degree in that language, so it is no problem for me).

But the pics should tell it all. Apparantly, one can "fine adjust" the 120 clicking mechanism by doing this. And YES, I do know that the GMT is a non clicking bezel, but I know it can be adjusted. Under all circumstances, I would let my AD to it for me.

astcell · 28 April 2007, 07:13 AM

I miss the 120 clicks. 24 is not enough.

28 April 2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

I've done this one before a very long time ago on another forum, but I think it's worth a repeat here with so many newbies around.

On another forum and here too. Third time's a charm JJ!

http://67.43.0.254/showthread.php?t=...hlight=fiddler

http://67.43.0.254/showthread.php?t=...hlight=fiddler

And I only have one watch with a rotating bezel (internal) and I use it to time things on occasion, but generally it's in the normal position.

Tombstone · 28 April 2007, 08:26 AM

Yes I use mine about two or three times a month.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 April 2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

Yes I use mine about two or three times a month.

Interesting! I only use my bezel ONCE A MONTH: When my girl friend it just about to get her period! If she gets one of her "aggressive ways", I go off into another room, set my bezel, and after about 15½ minutes, I know that all is clear again!

BTW: It's called the "PMS Bezel".

JJ Irani · 29 April 2007, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Interesting! I only use my bezel ONCE A MONTH: When my girl friend it just about to get her period! If she gets one of her "aggressive ways", I go off into another room, set my bezel, and after about 15½ minutes, I know that all is clear again!

BTW: It's called the "PMS Bezel".

You're bloody nuts, Bo....the right man on the right forum at the right time too!!

mopsey · 28 April 2007, 08:59 AM

Aah, you mean beigle!!

davor · 28 April 2007, 10:05 AM

only in bed where it counts

mike · 28 April 2007, 10:30 AM

Constantly. Everything from parking meters to seeing how long my wife can talk without taking a breath!

C.J. · 28 April 2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Constantly. Everything from parking meters to seeing how long my wife can talk without taking a breath!:chuckle:

My bezel can't record that much time

Oh sh!t, here she comes

Gotta go now

Incurable · 28 April 2007, 10:39 AM

Fiddle with my bezel

Getting kind of personal aren't ya? Hardly ever... Besides, that's why I've got a chrono. I only use the bezel for time zone changes, ie traveling. Then again, I've got a GMT.

View Poll Results: The BEZEL...
Yes, I use it all the time!!	13	28.26%
Very rarely!!	19	41.30%
NEVER!!	14	30.43%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

28 April 2007, 05:51 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Are you a BEZEL "Fiddler"? Hi guys, I've done this one before a very long time ago on another forum, but I think it's worth a repeat here with so many newbies around. So....the question is pretty simple: Do you really use your bezel often, rarely or would you just prefer a nice fixed one (like the Explorers, Daytonas, DDs or even any one of the DJs)? Vote with comments please!! Personally, I NEVER use the bezel....just make sure it's perfectly lined up with the triangle at '12'. Cheers all - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 April 2007, 05:54 AM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	JJ, Use it? Sure do. Simple timing device or other timezones. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 April 2007, 05:56 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I should have said to time how long it takes to get thru the drive thru at KFC! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 April 2007, 05:55 AM	#5
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	prefer a "nice" fixed one steve __________________ MEMBER NO.142

28 April 2007, 05:58 AM	#6
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	I prefer a nice fixed one (Ala DJ) but I imagine if I did have a sports watch, I am sure I would play with it...Just not know what the heck I am doing Mike

28 April 2007, 06:09 AM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	OMG! You're not starting this poll thing again, are you

28 April 2007, 06:01 AM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Alas I'm the non fiddly type, lol

28 April 2007, 06:09 AM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Sometimes I fiddl with it in the bathroom when nobody's watching or under my duvé in bed __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 April 2007, 06:14 AM	#15
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	i used it almost every day __________________

28 April 2007, 06:15 AM	#16
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I use mine all the time. Time in Dushanbe, Tampa, Los Angeles, and how much time I need to keep my pizza in the oven. Hmmm, it is a ten minute pizza. I need the Pizzamaster II.

28 April 2007, 06:57 AM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Dear JJ, to be more sincere in my reply: I use it very rarely. I HATE greasy fingermarks on the bezel, and sometimes it is a bit hard to get the Triangles flush again (there is a dead zone between the 120 clicks that you have to use on some bezels to get it right). Of course you can just polish the watch bezel after having used it, but there is always a risk that you make a hairline scratch in the watch by polishing it all the time. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 April 2007, 07:13 AM	#21
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I miss the 120 clicks. 24 is not enough.

28 April 2007, 08:26 AM	#23
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Yes I use mine about two or three times a month.

28 April 2007, 08:59 AM	#26
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Aah, you mean beigle!!

28 April 2007, 10:05 AM	#27
davor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: davor Location: croatia Posts: 669	only in bed where it counts

28 April 2007, 10:30 AM	#28
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Constantly. Everything from parking meters to seeing how long my wife can talk without taking a breath!

28 April 2007, 10:39 AM	#30
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Fiddle with my bezel Getting kind of personal aren't ya? Hardly ever... Besides, that's why I've got a chrono. I only use the bezel for time zone changes, ie traveling. Then again, I've got a GMT. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

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