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c9smw · 15 May 2013, 06:01 AM

Got my 2008 Pepsi GMT last week and I have a question about the bezel movement. The last GMT I had was back in 1998, since then it's been a number of different submariners were the bezel is unidirectional.
Should the bezel move smoothly both ways ? My bezel seems to rotate smoother anti clockwise than what it does clockwise, is this normal ?

77T · 15 May 2013, 06:22 AM

It should be the same in both directions..

GeoGio Greece · 15 May 2013, 06:23 AM

No, it should go both ways with the same ease. It seems that the little wire spring inside catches / is bend more than it shoud. If you open it you can check it.

Thatguy · 15 May 2013, 06:25 AM

Might be gunked up or the small spring is bent.

CDNWatchNut · 15 May 2013, 06:36 AM

I believe it to be a normal characteristic of the bi directional bezel to be slightly smoother in one direction. It will feel slightly different turning one way vs the other.

Rolex Richie · 15 May 2013, 06:51 AM

the smaller bit of wire that is under the bezel means that the bezel is easier to rotate anticlockwise, but jiggles a bit clockwise.
I have a 2003 GMT. I think they now have a longer wire and it lays in the opposite direction under the bezel, but it sounds normal to me.
or lets say my watch acts in the same way.

c9smw · 15 May 2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Richie

the smaller bit of wire that is under the bezel means that the bezel is easier to rotate anticlockwise, but jiggles a bit clockwise.
I have a 2003 GMT. I think they now have a longer wire and it lays in the opposite direction under the bezel, but it sounds normal to me.
or lets say my watch acts in the same way.

Cool, that's a relief !!!

Tools · 15 May 2013, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDNWatchNut

I believe it to be a normal characteristic of the bi directional bezel to be slightly smoother in one direction. It will feel slightly different turning one way vs the other.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Richie

the smaller bit of wire that is under the bezel means that the bezel is easier to rotate anticlockwise, but jiggles a bit clockwise.
I have a 2003 GMT. I think they now have a longer wire and it lays in the opposite direction under the bezel, but it sounds normal to me.
or lets say my watch acts in the same way.

This is my experience with 16710 bezels too........

15 May 2013, 06:01 AM	#1
c9smw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 165	16710 bezel smoothness ??? Got my 2008 Pepsi GMT last week and I have a question about the bezel movement. The last GMT I had was back in 1998, since then it's been a number of different submariners were the bezel is unidirectional. Should the bezel move smoothly both ways ? My bezel seems to rotate smoother anti clockwise than what it does clockwise, is this normal ?

15 May 2013, 06:22 AM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	It should be the same in both directions.. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 May 2013, 06:23 AM	#3
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	No, it should go both ways with the same ease. It seems that the little wire spring inside catches / is bend more than it shoud. If you open it you can check it. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

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15 May 2013, 06:25 AM	#4
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Might be gunked up or the small spring is bent.

15 May 2013, 06:36 AM	#5
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	I believe it to be a normal characteristic of the bi directional bezel to be slightly smoother in one direction. It will feel slightly different turning one way vs the other.

15 May 2013, 06:51 AM	#6
Rolex Richie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leeds Watch: Sub 116613LB Posts: 187	the smaller bit of wire that is under the bezel means that the bezel is easier to rotate anticlockwise, but jiggles a bit clockwise. I have a 2003 GMT. I think they now have a longer wire and it lays in the opposite direction under the bezel, but it sounds normal to me. or lets say my watch acts in the same way.

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