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fiebru1119 · 31 October 2018, 10:05 AM

Greeting all-

Picked up a new 126660 DSSD D-Blue at my AD yesterday, and today I have noticed some squeaky sounds out of it when I move my arm rapidly or suddenly. Best way I can describe it is a squeaky wheel or that iconic "motel metal spring mattress" sound.

Is this normal? Should I take it back in and get looked at? I've heard of some folks soaking the bracelet in mineral oil - is that a fix? (is that even a thing?)

Thanks in advance.

s.m.b. · 31 October 2018, 10:08 AM

It should go away in time. Try giving it a bath with a little soap.

brandrea · 31 October 2018, 10:09 AM

It’s the bracelet breaking in.

You’ll miss it in a couple of weeks

envuks · 31 October 2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s the bracelet breaking in.

You’ll miss it in a couple of weeks

This. In my experience all new Rolex have a squeaky bracelet. It goes away pretty quickly so enjoy it while you can. I’m enjoying it right now on my 116500

JacksonStone · 31 October 2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fiebru1119

I've heard of some folks soaking the bracelet in mineral oil - is that a fix? (is that even a thing?)

Oil will attract dirt, which will accelerate wear. Bad idea. The squeak will go away on its own in time.

lenfried29 · 31 October 2018, 10:11 AM

It's norma with new movement. Search TRF, there're posts regarding this.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...movement+noise

JacksonStone · 31 October 2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

It's norma with new movement. Search TRF, there're post regarding this.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...movement+noise

The new movement is known for its rotor noise, but not squeaking like a motel mattress. I think what he's hearing is from the bracelet.

Glidelock · 31 October 2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

It's norma with new movement. Search TRF, there're posts regarding this.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...movement+noise

I believe the noise he is referring to here is the well known squeak of a new Oyster Bracelet? Perhaps OP will clarify?

lenfried29 · 31 October 2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Glidelock

I believe the noise he is referring to here is the well known squeak of a new Oyster Bracelet? Perhaps OP will clarify?

I purchased new DSSD previous model - didn't have any squeaky noise. Maybe noise introduced with new wider bracelet?

JacksonStone · 31 October 2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

I purchased new DSSD previous model - didn't have any squeaky noise. Maybe noise introduced with new wider bracelet?

New Oyster bracelets are (in)famous for squeaking. Perhaps your was an anomaly.

Glidelock · 31 October 2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

I purchased new DSSD previous model - didn't have any squeaky noise. Maybe noise introduced with new wider bracelet?

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

New Oyster bracelets are (in)famous for squeaking. Perhaps your was an anomaly.

A new Oyster Bracelet that does not squeak would definitely be the anomaly! Has nothing to do with the new wider bracelet!

fiebru1119 · 31 October 2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

I purchased new DSSD previous model - didn't have any squeaky noise. Maybe noise introduced with new wider bracelet?

It sounds more like a bracelet noise than it does a whirring/ball bearing type of noise (from the movement).

Bracelet makes sense to me. I’ll give it a few days or weeks and see if it gets better or worse.

lenfried29 · 31 October 2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by fiebru1119

It sounds more like a bracelet noise than it does a whirring/ball bearing type of noise (from the movement).

Bracelet makes sense to me. I’ll give it a few days or weeks and see if it gets better or worse.

OK. Hope it'll resolves by itself

Devildog · 31 October 2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

It's norma with new movement. Search TRF, there're posts regarding this.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...movement+noise

Its nothing to do with the movement. Its the bracelet. They pretty much all do that and I'd say its worse on the 22mm bracelet. Took almost a year for my SD43 to stop squeaking.

pickettt · 31 October 2018, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Its nothing to do with the movement. Its the bracelet. They pretty much all do that and I'd say its worse on the 22mm bracelet. Took almost a year for my SD43 to stop squeaking.

“Movement”, not “the movement.”

Devildog · 31 October 2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

“Movement”, not “the movement.”

Did you read the post I quoted? it was (incorrectly) stating that the noise was caused by the rotor noise of the [new] movement.

I'm not sure if you are agreeing with me?

pickettt · 31 October 2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

Did you read the post I quoted? it was (incorrectly) stating that the noise was caused by the rotor noise of the [new] movement.

I'm not sure if you are agreeing with me?

I am agreeing. It's movement of the bracelet, not the movement of the watch.

Glidelock · 31 October 2018, 10:13 AM

I’m begging you...please do not wish the squeak to be gone, as I’m convinced it’s now the main reason for me having to buy a new Rolex!

Unfortunately it will resolve on it’s own and like new love, never return again...ya’ know...unless you get a hot new fresh one!

fiebru1119 · 31 October 2018, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the quick replies, feel a little silly worrying about this. Suppose should spice things up with a picture or two!

watchmework · 31 October 2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by fiebru1119

Thanks for the quick replies, feel a little silly worrying about this. Suppose should spice things up with a picture or two!

Awesome photos, the DSSD looks great on your wrist

faz · 1 November 2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fiebru1119

Thanks for the quick replies, feel a little silly worrying about this. Suppose should spice things up with a picture or two!

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

Chloe&Harley · 31 October 2018, 10:17 AM

Enjoy you’ll miss it when it’s gone

marc2828 · 31 October 2018, 10:29 AM

my SD43 still squeeks. Been months...I guess need to wear more.

ROLLiWORKS · 31 October 2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by marc2828

my SD43 still squeeks. Been months...I guess need to wear more.

I now have this weird craving for some cheese.

marc2828 · 31 October 2018, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLLiWORKS

I now have this weird craving for some cheese.

people should not post after drinking....or maybe they should.

JacksonStone · 31 October 2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by marc2828

people should not post after drinking....or maybe they should.

Sounds more like munchies.

marc2828 · 31 October 2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Sounds more like munchies.

true...he is from Cali....

SS Oyster · 31 October 2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marc2828

my SD43 still squeeks. Been months...I guess need to wear more.

Same here - mine squeaks also.

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JasChCh · 31 October 2018, 10:37 AM

My 126660 did that as well, although at first I thought it was simply the sound an empty wallet makes :)

It went away if I wore it tighter, but now two months in and it's stopped entirely.

Enjoy, I have the Black dial, but it's one heck of watch in either variant and far more comfortable than I thought it would be, It's my daily now and probably will be for quite some time.

jps3b · 31 October 2018, 10:46 AM

31 October 2018, 10:05 AM	#1
fiebru1119 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Georgia Watch: DBlue Posts: 178	Squeaky Noises from DeepSea Greeting all- Picked up a new 126660 DSSD D-Blue at my AD yesterday, and today I have noticed some squeaky sounds out of it when I move my arm rapidly or suddenly. Best way I can describe it is a squeaky wheel or that iconic "motel metal spring mattress" sound. Is this normal? Should I take it back in and get looked at? I've heard of some folks soaking the bracelet in mineral oil - is that a fix? (is that even a thing?) Thanks in advance.

31 October 2018, 10:08 AM	#2
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	It should go away in time. Try giving it a bath with a little soap. __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

31 October 2018, 10:09 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	It’s the bracelet breaking in. You’ll miss it in a couple of weeks

31 October 2018, 10:11 AM	#6
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	It's norma with new movement. Search TRF, there're posts regarding this. https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...movement+noise

31 October 2018, 10:13 AM	#18
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	I’m begging you...please do not wish the squeak to be gone, as I’m convinced it’s now the main reason for me having to buy a new Rolex! Unfortunately it will resolve on it’s own and like new love, never return again...ya’ know...unless you get a hot new fresh one!

31 October 2018, 10:17 AM	#22
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,124	Enjoy you’ll miss it when it’s gone

31 October 2018, 10:29 AM	#23
marc2828 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Marc Location: NJ Watch: AP,LV,SD43,PAMs Posts: 747	my SD43 still squeeks. Been months...I guess need to wear more.

31 October 2018, 10:37 AM	#29
JasChCh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 199	My 126660 did that as well, although at first I thought it was simply the sound an empty wallet makes :) It went away if I wore it tighter, but now two months in and it's stopped entirely. Enjoy, I have the Black dial, but it's one heck of watch in either variant and far more comfortable than I thought it would be, It's my daily now and probably will be for quite some time.

31 October 2018, 10:46 AM	#30
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334

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