Have a hard to rotate vintage sub/gmt bezel?

[sennheiserz]

I recently got a vintage 1680 Sub, and found it hard to rotate the bezel. It didn't seem stuck or damaged, just hard to turn. Since I use the bezel all the time, it was kind of a bummer.

I was googling to see what a full set for the 1680 looked like, and one had a picture depicting a card that came with it telling you about the 'Auto-lock' bezel. It is hard to make out, but the instructions say to push down on the bezel when rotating, as releasing it will make it harder to turn (locked). I just tried and it worked much easier!

Here is the image, its hard to make out: http://www.qualitytyme.net/images/wa...FS1132/set.jpg

[definitelydan]

yup you're right. the bi-directional bezel on the 1680 is 'friction' based, so to rotate the bezel smoothly one has to push "down" the bezel.

quite a handy thing this bezel

[Old Expat Beast]

Yep, the older bi-directional friction bezels need to be pushed down, then they should turn as easily as a radio or TV dial.

[3inst3in]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Yep, the older bi-directional friction bezels need to be pushed down, then they should turn as easily as a radio or TV dial.

is this true with 1675 and 16750 gmt master bezels too?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by 3inst3in

is this true with 1675 and 16750 gmt master bezels too?

Yes.

[Like To Watch]

I find it very difficult to get my Sub 5513's bezel to rotate.

[watchcrank]

Could be anything from dirt to a bent washer, retaining ring or bezel. A little soap and water with soft brush and some light lube might make it easier to turn. m