SD Bezel

[Egelber]

I have a 2006 D ser# SD, I don't dive with the watch, but the bezel is super tight, and extremely hard to turn. Should it be so tight, or should it move like the Sub, or is it supposed to be super tight?

[jasonbellevue]

Soak the watch under running water and turn it several times, it should loosen up. It's probably just a case of accumulated dirt and grime underneath the bezel that's making it unusually tight.

[seantk]

Mine is a Z serial # and is the same way. I just had my dial replaced at RSC and I also asked the bezel tension to be checked and it came back the same.

I find that if I apply a very small amount of downward pressure while rotating the bezel, it will turn much easier.

The bezel tension (spring) is adjustable, however I could not find the link. Here is a helpful tip from Tools from another bezel thread :

Originally Posted by Tools

It should not be too difficult to turn.

Keep in mind that it is a mechanical function, metal-to-metal. If it is hard it will not harm your watch in any to drop a drop of 3-in1 oil at the base of the bezel.

Sean

[Trurolexer]

What kind of oil? Any kind?