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hicksds · 4 August 2008, 06:13 AM

Greetings All,

Has anyone ever experienced a stiffening when trying to turn their GMT IIc bezel. This question assumes that the bezel turned more smoothly before and then later, without warning, it became more difficult to turn. If so, what was your course of action?

Many thanks!

McGary911 · 4 August 2008, 06:43 AM

Not on my GMTII C, but it happened with my LV. Granted the GMT is bi directional, and has fewer clicks, but the same basic mechanism. Mine was downright hard to turn at 8 oclock. I popped the bezel to clean\inspect it. Saw no problems, even when checking with a loupe. Put it together again, and it was fine. A few months later, same thing happened, same 8 o'clock spot.

At this point, I said screw it, and brought it back to my AD (was 16 months old) to have it sent to RSC under the warantee. That was 4 weeks ago. They said it would take 6. All I know is that I miss my damn LV.

SLS · 4 August 2008, 06:47 AM

You may have some debries caught between the bezel & the case, give a quick rinse under warm water and see if that helps.
~Scott

frostie · 4 August 2008, 06:49 AM

The GMT II C bezel is based on 3 ball bearing and has nothing in common with old gmt bezel which was based on a clickspring

If i where you i would put the water in the water and start rotating the bezel few times

It happened to me few days ago and everything is fine after the trick with the water

stevemulholland3 · 4 August 2008, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

The GMT II C bezel is based on 3 ball bearing and has nothing in common with old gmt bezel which was based on a clickspring

If i where you i would put the water in the water and start rotating the bezel few times

It happened to me few days ago and everything is fine after the trick with the water

frostie,how exactly do you get water into water?
he-he-he.

frostie · 4 August 2008, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

frostie,how exactly do you get water into water?
he-he-he.

Man i am not drunk

McGary911 · 4 August 2008, 07:37 AM

Didn't realize that the IIc had a ball bearing bezel setup. Makes it bit less user serviceable. Then again, except or people on sites like these, who the hell would start prying apart their Rolex? :)

frostie · 4 August 2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGary911

Didn't realize that the IIc had a ball bearing bezel setup. Makes it bit less user serviceable. Then again, except or people on sites like these, who the hell would start prying apart their Rolex? :)

Here is the ceramic bezel

shoppy · 4 August 2008, 08:20 AM

Great info as always.

mgm · 4 August 2008, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

frostie,how exactly do you get water into water?
he-he-he.

I was wondering how to get the water out of the water once it's in.

Leighton · 4 August 2008, 09:22 AM

Every other week or so, I wash my watch. I use a mild hand soap to lather the watch and I turn the bezel while lathering. Then I place the watch under running water to rinse and spin the bezel to insure all the soap is removed. I do notice the bezel turns smoother afterwards. Give this a try and if it doesn't help, I 'd suggest a visit to the AD you purchased the watch from. Good luck!

subman999 · 4 August 2008, 09:26 AM

Interesting thread guys, I have never experienced any stiffining from my Rolexes.... now my girls!!! thats a different question :-)

Leighton · 4 August 2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

frostie,how exactly do you get water into water?
he-he-he.

Quote:

Originally Posted by subman999

Interesting thread guys, I have never experienced any stiffining from my Rolexes.... now my girls!!! thats a different question :-)

I was just waiting for a comment in that regard!

Art161 · 4 August 2008, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subman999

Interesting thread guys, I have never experienced any stiffining from my Rolexes.... now my girls!!! thats a different question :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGary911

Granted the GMT is bi

At this point, I said screw it

McGary911 · 4 August 2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art161

Easy there San Fran Art......That's hilarious. lol. How did you not work in the word STIFF, from the title of this thread?

Frostie, Thanks for the exploded view. Didn't realize that's what was going on with that watch. Not a fan of the supercase, but like to know what it's all about.

hicksds · 4 August 2008, 12:52 PM

Thank you all for your extremely helpful posts! My bezel is turnin' again!!!

DSJ · 5 August 2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

frostie,how exactly do you get water into water?
he-he-he.

Drop in an ice cube?

oworkman · 5 August 2008, 10:32 PM

Water, thirsty

4 August 2008, 06:13 AM	#1
hicksds Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Derek Location: Houston Watch: GMT Master II 50th Posts: 26	Stiff Bezel on a GMT IIc!!!!!! Greetings All, Has anyone ever experienced a stiffening when trying to turn their GMT IIc bezel. This question assumes that the bezel turned more smoothly before and then later, without warning, it became more difficult to turn. If so, what was your course of action? Many thanks!

4 August 2008, 06:49 AM	#4
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	The GMT II C bezel is based on 3 ball bearing and has nothing in common with old gmt bezel which was based on a clickspring If i where you i would put the water in the water and start rotating the bezel few times It happened to me few days ago and everything is fine after the trick with the water __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

4 August 2008, 09:22 AM	#11
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	Every other week or so, I wash my watch. I use a mild hand soap to lather the watch and I turn the bezel while lathering. Then I place the watch under running water to rinse and spin the bezel to insure all the soap is removed. I do notice the bezel turns smoother afterwards. Give this a try and if it doesn't help, I 'd suggest a visit to the AD you purchased the watch from. Good luck! __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

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4 August 2008, 06:43 AM	#2
McGary911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: John Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: All of 'em. Posts: 132	Not on my GMTII C, but it happened with my LV. Granted the GMT is bi directional, and has fewer clicks, but the same basic mechanism. Mine was downright hard to turn at 8 oclock. I popped the bezel to clean\inspect it. Saw no problems, even when checking with a loupe. Put it together again, and it was fine. A few months later, same thing happened, same 8 o'clock spot. At this point, I said screw it, and brought it back to my AD (was 16 months old) to have it sent to RSC under the warantee. That was 4 weeks ago. They said it would take 6. All I know is that I miss my damn LV.

4 August 2008, 06:47 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	You may have some debries caught between the bezel & the case, give a quick rinse under warm water and see if that helps. ~Scott

4 August 2008, 07:37 AM	#7
McGary911 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: John Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: All of 'em. Posts: 132	Didn't realize that the IIc had a ball bearing bezel setup. Makes it bit less user serviceable. Then again, except or people on sites like these, who the hell would start prying apart their Rolex? :)

4 August 2008, 08:20 AM	#9
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Great info as always.

4 August 2008, 09:26 AM	#12
subman999 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 28	Interesting thread guys, I have never experienced any stiffining from my Rolexes.... now my girls!!! thats a different question :-)

4 August 2008, 12:52 PM	#16
hicksds Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Derek Location: Houston Watch: GMT Master II 50th Posts: 26	Thank you all for your extremely helpful posts! My bezel is turnin' again!!!

5 August 2008, 10:32 PM	#18
oworkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Around........ Posts: 544	Water, thirsty

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