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Old 23 February 2007, 08:01 PM   #1
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GMT2 bracelet; a little wobble?

I bought a new GMT2 two weeks ago. Z series.

Everything is standard, including the bracelet.

I noticed the other day a little wobble, 'give', between the bracelet and the case (at 12 o'clock, 6 o'clock is fine) (it is only evident if you hold the bracelet and case and try to move them; the bracelet moved up and down a very, very little). I checked with my AD and he said it was normal, and actually better than having a tight fit.

Do other members have the same 'problem'?
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Old 23 February 2007, 10:59 PM   #2
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(at 12 o'clock, 6 o'clock is fine)
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My K series GMT II is exactly the same. Never noticed it before till your thread. There is movement but it's very, very small.
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Old 23 February 2007, 11:32 PM   #3
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I personally do not believe there should be any give between the end link to watch case contact. I would go try on a couple brand new one's elsewhere, just to make sure that holds true for all new GMT's.
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Old 23 February 2007, 11:43 PM   #4
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Have a drink. Check for wobble. Have another drink. Keep drinking until you and the watch wobble at the same rate, then there will be no appearance of wobble.

If you get pulled over by the police, just laugh and say to the officer, "You don't have a Rolex, do you."
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Old 24 February 2007, 01:50 AM   #5
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That Happened To My Date about a week ago . I took it to the Watch Shop and they replaced the pin and now its fine
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Old 24 February 2007, 03:49 AM   #6
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I personally do not believe there should be any give between the end link to watch case contact. I would go try on a couple brand new one's elsewhere, just to make sure that holds true for all new GMT's.
Agreed....I would have it properly checked out.

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Have a drink. Check for wobble. Have another drink. Keep drinking until you and the watch wobble at the same rate, then there will be no appearance of wobble.

If you get pulled over by the police, just laugh and say to the officer, "You don't have a Rolex, do you."
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Old 24 February 2007, 03:52 AM   #7
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Nothing strange in the bracelet of my Z-series GMT........
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Old 24 February 2007, 03:57 AM   #8
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I've checked my SEL watches... this is the SEL we're talking about, right? None of them act like the SEL is part of the case (as in 0 movement). Each one has a slight amount of movement... very slight and equal between the 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock side. Have a look at other new SEL models and if yours is significantly more, see if replacing the pin on that side makes it go away.
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Old 24 February 2007, 05:55 AM   #9
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"That Happened To My Date about a week ago ."

Are you talking about your Date Just watch wobbleing or your Date wobbeling, as Astcell was talking about? LOL LOL LOL
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Old 24 February 2007, 07:23 AM   #10
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That Happened To My Date about a week ago . I took it to the Watch Shop and they replaced the pin and now its fine

When my dates get a little wobbly it's time to leave the bar... I don't want 'em passing out on me.
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Old 24 February 2007, 07:30 AM   #11
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When my dates get a little wobbly it's time to leave the bar... I don't want 'em passing out on me.
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Old 24 February 2007, 10:22 AM   #12
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Old 24 February 2007, 10:40 AM   #13
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Tony, those tosser signs of yours are perfect for this place. Excellent work!
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Old 24 February 2007, 11:37 AM   #14
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Tony, those tosser signs of yours are perfect for this place. Excellent work!
aww thanks.

I couldn't resist the blank (or not so blank) signs...

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Old 24 February 2007, 01:17 PM   #15
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Tony, those tosser signs of yours are perfect for this place. Excellent work!
Agreed.....and some pretty girls too!!
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