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Old 13 November 2014, 02:38 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 13 November 2014, 02:53 AM   #2
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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..
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:13 AM   #3
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I wore a Sub for years and never used the rotating bezel even once...
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Old 13 November 2014, 04:38 AM   #4
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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?
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Old 15 November 2014, 02:53 AM   #5
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plenty of online sources for a replacement wire spring, and they are fairly simple to install.
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Old 17 August 2016, 12:33 PM   #6
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Can anyone tell me where I can get an new genuine spring? 2007 sub w/date
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Old 17 August 2016, 08:06 PM   #7
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What exact reference is yours Pauly ?
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