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Old 11 August 2021, 05:27 PM   #1
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Is a small amount of bezel back play normal?

I have a 2021 SD43 and when I turn the bezel clockwise, it has a tiny amount of play (would say half a click). Is that normal or should it stay lock tight rock solid with no back play? I'm not sure if I'm being paranoid.

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Old 11 August 2021, 05:32 PM   #2
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My BB58 has that too. My SMP has no back play.
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Old 11 August 2021, 05:34 PM   #3
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my sd43 has zero back play, just like my hulk.
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Old 11 August 2021, 10:25 PM   #4
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16610 here and no play at all.
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Old 11 August 2021, 10:34 PM   #5
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hulk maybe quarter of a click. sd43 half of the hulk
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Old 11 August 2021, 10:47 PM   #6
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With most all of the ceramic type inserts there will be a tiny bit of play as they sit of 3 ball-bearings and a spring loaded click-stop.
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Old 11 August 2021, 11:03 PM   #7
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All ceramic bezels will have a tiny bit of back play. Its normal.

As Padi said above that construction on 6 digits is different to the 5 digits.
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Old 11 August 2021, 11:29 PM   #8
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Same here - seems okay though.
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Old 11 August 2021, 11:56 PM   #9
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Nothing on my sub
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Old 12 August 2021, 12:22 AM   #10
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124060 is nice and tight

16610 it has a smidge but "locks in" nicely where it should.
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Old 12 August 2021, 01:55 AM   #11
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A little play - it's always been there.
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Old 12 August 2021, 02:33 AM   #12
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My BB58 doesn't have any (well maybe a very, very tiny bit). It's also brand new, so maybe there'll be some in a year or two?
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Old 12 August 2021, 02:52 AM   #13
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Yes there is wiggle room, perfectly normal.
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Old 12 August 2021, 03:06 AM   #14
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My 14060 from 1996 has a tiny, tiny little bit of back-play. I can hardly sense it. That's the was it's always been. Perfectly normal, I think. Nothing to worry about!
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Old 12 August 2021, 04:57 AM   #15
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Some Rolexes do have a tiny bit of free play, don't worry.
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Old 12 August 2021, 08:05 AM   #16
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Thanks guys! Looks like some do and some don't. Seems like Rolex is not very consistent in this area just like the direction the logo points on the crown.
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Old 13 August 2021, 03:08 AM   #17
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Thanks guys! Looks like some do and some don't. Seems like Rolex is not very consistent in this area just like the direction the logo points on the crown.
Before joining TRF two years ago IŽd never been aware that "the direction the logo points on the crown" could be an issue! No need to worry about this either, it just doesn't matter! It's just another thing for people to obsess unnecessarily about...ask any watchmaker! You have a great watch...do enjoy it!
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Old 13 August 2021, 08:05 AM   #18
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Before joining TRF two years ago IŽd never been aware that "the direction the logo points on the crown" could be an issue! No need to worry about this either, it just doesn't matter! It's just another thing for people to obsess unnecessarily about...ask any watchmaker! You have a great watch...do enjoy it!
You are right! It's really unnecessary
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Old 12 August 2021, 08:19 AM   #19
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Absolutely and perfectly normal.
They all do that. It's a mechanical thing
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Old 12 August 2021, 04:17 PM   #20
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Good to know, phew!
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