The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 26 February 2010, 11:41 PM   #1
Titan1979
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: canada
Posts: 89
Squeaky bracelet

I have an older solid link oyster bracelet and it squeaks when I move my wrist. Does anyone know how to fix it?
Titan1979 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 February 2010, 11:50 PM   #2
DRAWTOOL
"TRF" Member
 
DRAWTOOL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill
Location: Olden Texas
Watch: 14060M & 16570
Posts: 1,941
Quote:
Originally Posted by Titan1979 View Post
I have an older solid link oyster bracelet and it squeaks when I move my wrist. Does anyone know how to fix it?
Don't move..., no, it's too easy. I'd say it just needs a good cleaning.
DRAWTOOL is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 February 2010, 11:53 PM   #3
obaid
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Obaid
Location: Pakistan
Watch: yachtmaster
Posts: 79
Spray the bracelet with some wd40 . Rub it with ur fingers for a while and leave it for 5 more mins .. Then wash it with a soap (twice if needed) .. Hope this helps ..
obaid is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 February 2010, 11:54 PM   #4
ParisDakarBmw
Banned
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Paul
Location: New Haven, CT
Watch: 116610 Sub-C
Posts: 6,552
ultrasonic, fresh spring bars, and make sure it's sized correctly.
ParisDakarBmw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 12:15 AM   #5
Titan1979
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: canada
Posts: 89
Quote:
Originally Posted by obaid View Post
Spray the bracelet with some wd40 . Rub it with ur fingers for a while and leave it for 5 more mins .. Then wash it with a soap (twice if needed) .. Hope this helps ..
WD40 Really? Will it damage the bracelet?
Titan1979 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 12:18 AM   #6
troliver
"TRF" Member
 
troliver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Kansas
Posts: 7
Replace it with a NATO!
troliver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 02:51 AM   #7
Tools
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
Tools's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,514
Wash it with warm water and liquid hand soap...
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....)
NAWCC Member
Tools is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 03:07 AM   #8
kyle L
"TRF" Member
 
kyle L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
Quote:
Originally Posted by troliver View Post
Replace it with a NATO!
NATO.

Try cleaning it with some warm water and soap.
kyle L is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 03:28 AM   #9
JBat
"TRF" Member
 
JBat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John
Location: Washington
Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ
Posts: 7,329
Quote:
Originally Posted by obaid View Post
Spray the bracelet with some wd40 . Rub it with ur fingers for a while and leave it for 5 more mins .. Then wash it with a soap (twice if needed) .. Hope this helps ..
I wouldn't use a solvent-based lubricant anywhere near a fine timepiece.
JBat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 03:28 AM   #10
JBat
"TRF" Member
 
JBat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John
Location: Washington
Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ
Posts: 7,329
Quote:
Originally Posted by Titan1979 View Post
WD40 Really? Will it damage the bracelet?
Don't do it. Just clean it with soap and water, as others have suggested.
JBat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 05:26 AM   #11
ersnyder
2024 Pledge Member
 
ersnyder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Eric
Location: Long Beach CA USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer II
Posts: 4,102
Hop in the shower with the watch and you'll be "squeakless" when you get out. Worked 2 times for me!
ersnyder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 27 February 2010, 06:26 AM   #12
jacksprat
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: seattle, WA
Posts: 163
I've got a 4 month old bought brand new Submariner and the bracelet squeeks for what its worth. I think the bracelets are just like that.
jacksprat is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.