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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

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

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!

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.

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!

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?

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

Enjoy you’ll miss it when it’s gone

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.

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

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

marc2828 · 31 October 2018, 10:29 AM

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

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.

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

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?

Quote:

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!

lenfried29 · 31 October 2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Glidelock

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

I purchased two new watches on Oyster Bracelets. None of them squeaks

JacksonStone · 31 October 2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lenfried29

I purchased two new watches on Oyster Bracelets. None of them squeaks

Buy a lottery ticket.

lenfried29 · 31 October 2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Buy a lottery ticket.

done that recently for 1.6B. Still go to work every morning

jps3b · 31 October 2018, 10:46 AM

ltmgeller · 31 October 2018, 10:49 AM

I remember reading something like this before. I don't recall any squeak from my original D-Blue DSSD but then I did suffer a traumatic brain injury 16 months ago so the old noggin isn't what it used to be. At least all my watches seem brand new to me.

mistercoach32 · 31 October 2018, 10:50 AM

Congrats and wear it in good health! All four of the Oyster bracelets I’ve had squeaked a bit until they broke in. It’s normal and the squeak will disappear before you know it.

Orthogonal · 31 October 2018, 10:52 AM

Thank you! I had completely forgotten about how much I missed this until I read this! Grats on the new watch!

nektar · 31 October 2018, 10:52 AM

Normal, enjoy it!

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sierra11b · 31 October 2018, 10:55 AM

It's defective. Sell, sell, sell!

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.

Mystro · 31 October 2018, 11:14 AM

The noise is equivalent to the new car smell.
I am going through the beautiful sound of a new Rolex bracelet squeezing from being engineered so tight. Love it.

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, 10:49 AM	#24
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,585	I remember reading something like this before. I don't recall any squeak from my original D-Blue DSSD but then I did suffer a traumatic brain injury 16 months ago so the old noggin isn't what it used to be. At least all my watches seem brand new to me. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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	#5
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	#6
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	#10
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	#16
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	#17
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	#23
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334

31 October 2018, 10:50 AM	#25
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	Congrats and wear it in good health! All four of the Oyster bracelets I’ve had squeaked a bit until they broke in. It’s normal and the squeak will disappear before you know it.

31 October 2018, 10:52 AM	#26
Orthogonal "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Zak Location: Canada Watch: 116713LN Posts: 45	Thank you! I had completely forgotten about how much I missed this until I read this! Grats on the new watch!

31 October 2018, 10:52 AM	#27
nektar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,678	Normal, enjoy it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 October 2018, 10:55 AM	#28
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	It's defective. Sell, sell, sell!

31 October 2018, 11:14 AM	#30
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	The noise is equivalent to the new car smell. I am going through the beautiful sound of a new Rolex bracelet squeezing from being engineered so tight. Love it.

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