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Old 20 March 2018, 03:46 AM   #1
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My new solid link bracelet is squeaky.

So I have been wearing my SD43 a lot lately, and I notice that my bracelet is squeaky. This is kind of a new thing for me as none of my other Rolex bracelet has that problem, including my sd4k which also has a solid link oyster ss bracelet. Has anyone had this problem. Any solutions that doesn't make the watch "greasy" such as oil / w40 etc...
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Old 20 March 2018, 03:49 AM   #2
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Enjoy it while it lasts, you'll miss it when it stops, which it will do very shortly!


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Old 20 March 2018, 03:50 AM   #3
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It's normal when new. Enjoy while it lasts.
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Old 20 March 2018, 03:51 AM   #4
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Normal. Do a search and you will find loads of topics about it.

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Old 20 March 2018, 03:51 AM   #5
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Yep, mine does the same thing and after 4 weeks it has nearly disappeared. Consider it like "new car smell"
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Old 20 March 2018, 03:52 AM   #6
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Ahhh that beautiful new watch squeak!!! Enjoy it whilst it lasts!!! Congrats on the SD43
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Old 20 March 2018, 03:52 AM   #7
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Any solutions that doesn't make the watch "greasy" such as oil / w40 etc...
Don't do that. Oils will attract dirt and grime. As others have said, it will go away on its own. But if it really bugs you, you can wash it with a little dishwashing detergent. Just rinse it well.
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Old 20 March 2018, 03:54 AM   #8
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Don't do that. Oils will attract dirt and grime. As others have said, it will go away on its own. But if it really bugs you, you can wash it with a little dishwashing detergent. Just rinse it well.
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Old 20 March 2018, 03:54 AM   #9
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I wash it with dishwasher soap (just the plain green one with no further additions) It makes it bling and it also moistures the bracelet.
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Old 20 March 2018, 04:17 AM   #10
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The old Rolex squeak. It’s normal on a new watch. Tight tolerances are what cause it.
It will stop of it’s own accord. Enjoy.
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Old 20 March 2018, 04:33 AM   #11
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My bracelet has two links that stick together. Bracelet is clean.
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Old 20 March 2018, 04:34 AM   #12
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You’ll be craving that squeak when you’re itching to buy your next...
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Old 20 March 2018, 04:49 AM   #13
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Its a beautiful sound. Enjoy it while it lasts. Record it to enjoy it even after it stops.
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Old 20 March 2018, 04:52 AM   #14
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Wash with warm water and soap.
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Old 20 March 2018, 04:53 AM   #15
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Enjoy that sound. You won’t get it back.


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Old 20 March 2018, 08:37 AM   #16
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Don't do that. Oils will attract dirt and grime. As others have said, it will go away on its own. But if it really bugs you, you can wash it with a little dishwashing detergent. Just rinse it well.
Agreed.

Just the water between the links will give it a bit of lubrication to stop the squeaky sound.
It's a good excuse to give the watch a little bit of a bath anyway.
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Old 20 March 2018, 08:45 AM   #17
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I didn't like the squeaky sound on the SD 43 (as any squeaky sound in my car really bothers me) so I went back to my AD and asked them to fix it. After 3 minutes the sound disappeared.
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Old 20 March 2018, 09:20 AM   #18
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Like everyone else said, you will miss it when it stops. First time I heard “the squeak” I was worried that there was a problem. Then I learned it was “newness”. So when it stops, no more “newness” :(
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Old 20 March 2018, 12:58 PM   #19
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My Explorer bracelet did the same thing but it went away after a month or so. I actually kinda miss it.
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Old 20 March 2018, 01:13 PM   #20
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My dblue did that and on occasion still squeeks and at those times it’s like others said about that new car smell....
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Old 20 March 2018, 01:18 PM   #21
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My wife makes fun of it but I like it.
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Old 20 March 2018, 01:22 PM   #22
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I now need to go try my watches lol not sure what to hope for lol
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Old 20 March 2018, 01:27 PM   #23
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New Bracelet Squeak.... It's nice and as has already been said is the watch equivalent of new car smell.
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Old 20 March 2018, 02:10 PM   #24
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Its like a new car smell. It will go away at some point.
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Old 20 March 2018, 10:56 PM   #25
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It won’t last long....

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