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teo · 20 February 2008, 07:47 PM

I got a question on the old GMTII. Do you all encounter higher resistance when turning the bezel clockwise than anticlockwise? Mine has a higher resistance in clockwise is this normal?

0luke1 · 20 February 2008, 08:26 PM

Yes, you're going against the rotation of the earth. It's bound to be more difficult.

krokodilos · 20 February 2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teo

I got a question on the old GMTII. Do you all encounter higher resistance when turning the bezel clockwise than anticlockwise? Mine has a higher resistance in clockwise is this normal?

mine too.

mike · 20 February 2008, 08:38 PM

I have one that has slightly more resistance. I think it's just the way the friction ring sits.

MAXI DIAL · 20 February 2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 0luke1

Yes, you're going against the rotation of the earth. It's bound to be more difficult.

buz-lh · 20 February 2008, 10:00 PM

Mine seems to be the same in either direction, but I've only had it a month. I've read where dirt can accumulate under the bezels and render them harder to move over time.

krokodilos · 20 February 2008, 10:06 PM

Since we are discussing on GMT II bezels, I was wondering whether there are any reliable websites from where I could purchase original brand new bezels (in order to have all three variations) or I should contact my local AD. I would like if possible to avoid the last option since the local AD is quite expensive rather than other ADs in other countries but if I have no other option, then I would purchase from him

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 February 2008, 10:49 PM

I noticed the same thing on a BNIB GMT II 16710 I tried on at an AD about a year ago.

Dan Pierce · 20 February 2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teo

I got a question on the old GMTII. Do you all encounter higher resistance when turning the bezel clockwise than anticlockwise? Mine has a higher resistance in clockwise is this normal?

Very normal, no worries.

dP

Dan Pierce · 20 February 2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by krokodilos

Since we are discussing on GMT II bezels, I was wondering whether there are any reliable websites from where I could purchase original brand new bezels (in order to have all three variations) or I should contact my local AD. I would like if possible to avoid the last option since the local AD is quite expensive rather than other ADs in other countries but if I have no other option, then I would purchase from him

Your local AD is probably your best option. That way you know you're getting the real deal. In the USA we can't even do that!

With after market sources it's hard to insure you recieve the correct and authentic insert.
Good luck,
dP

f16570 · 20 February 2008, 11:26 PM

STIFF, the bezel on 16570 has never turned. Must be a fake.

20 February 2008, 07:47 PM	#1
teo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: amk Posts: 792	Question on GmtII bezel I got a question on the old GMTII. Do you all encounter higher resistance when turning the bezel clockwise than anticlockwise? Mine has a higher resistance in clockwise is this normal?

20 February 2008, 10:00 PM	#6
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Mine seems to be the same in either direction, but I've only had it a month. I've read where dirt can accumulate under the bezels and render them harder to move over time. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

20 February 2008, 10:49 PM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I noticed the same thing on a BNIB GMT II 16710 I tried on at an AD about a year ago. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 February 2008, 11:26 PM	#11
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	STIFF, the bezel on 16570 has never turned. Must be a fake. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

20 February 2008, 08:26 PM	#2
0luke1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 49	Yes, you're going against the rotation of the earth. It's bound to be more difficult.

20 February 2008, 08:38 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I have one that has slightly more resistance. I think it's just the way the friction ring sits.

20 February 2008, 10:06 PM	#7
krokodilos Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cyprus Posts: 20	Since we are discussing on GMT II bezels, I was wondering whether there are any reliable websites from where I could purchase original brand new bezels (in order to have all three variations) or I should contact my local AD. I would like if possible to avoid the last option since the local AD is quite expensive rather than other ADs in other countries but if I have no other option, then I would purchase from him

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