ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

tna23 · 4 November 2021, 07:03 PM

Hi, I noticed that the oyster bracelet on my brand new Explorer 124270 makes a squeaking sound when the links move. Is that normal for a new watch and if not, what could be the cause?

Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk

winst · 4 November 2021, 07:07 PM

In my experience it will wear in and the squeak will go unless anyone believes to the contrary.

cascadez71 · 4 November 2021, 07:18 PM

Totally normal

Squeaking on my oyster lasted 4 to 6 weeks and occasionally popped up for another 2 to 3 months.

Goes away over time.

Romi-Omi · 4 November 2021, 07:24 PM

My SubC i bought preowned squeaked but went away after a week or so. But after a good wash with warm water and soap, it squeaks again for few days before it goes away.

padi56 · 4 November 2021, 07:32 PM

All normal its because of the high tolerance of the oyster bracelet it will go with wearing just wash regular in soap and water rinse well after.

waxy88 · 4 November 2021, 07:50 PM

I asked the same question about a month ago regarding my SD43.

And overwhelmingly the response was "it is normal and will go away eventually"

Harry-57 · 4 November 2021, 07:51 PM

Enjoy your squeak while it lasts. It will go soon and you'll never hear it again.

travisb · 4 November 2021, 07:58 PM

Just gotta break it in.

Greenwood_ · 5 November 2021, 04:31 AM

Have the same bracelet squeak on my new 126610. It’s becoming less and less frequent over the past week of wear.

My Tudor GMT had a similar squeak and it was gone within in couple of weeks and a soapy wash.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

SaddleSC · 5 November 2021, 05:48 AM

My new Explorer 124270 has the squeek and I freaking love it!
It means the watch is brand new and I know that it will be gone soon, so I am enjoying every minute of it!

socal5567 · 5 November 2021, 06:12 AM

Gotta break it in.

subdownunder · 5 November 2021, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tna23

Hi, I noticed that the oyster bracelet on my brand new Explorer 124270 makes a squeaking sound when the links move. Is that normal for a new watch and if not, what could be the cause?

Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk

Had the very same problem.

It was not the bracelet, but the spring pin.

A tiny drop of silicon spray to the spring pins fix the problem

The squeak has not returned in 6 months

dnd2984 · 5 November 2021, 10:18 AM

I miss that sound… been awhile since I heard that wonderful sound.

Laszlo · 5 November 2021, 10:33 AM

Enjoy it while it lasts. Nothing better than a fresh bracelet!

JMGoodnight369 · 5 November 2021, 10:37 AM

I miss that sound as well. Nothing hits the same as the squeak of a fresh oyster bracelet #jealous

Seddyspaghetti · 5 November 2021, 10:55 AM

Normal. Enjoy it like a new car smell.

inadeje · 5 November 2021, 11:09 AM

Totally normal. Wear the watch, the squeak will vanish

Watcheroo · 5 November 2021, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tna23

Hi, I noticed that the oyster bracelet on my brand new Explorer 124270 makes a squeaking sound when the links move. Is that normal for a new watch and if not, what could be the cause?

Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk

You’ll learn to miss that sound. It’ll go away in a couple weeks tops.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Watcheroo · 5 November 2021, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subdownunder

Had the very same problem.

It was not the bracelet, but the spring pin.

A tiny drop of silicon spray to the spring pins fix the problem

The squeak has not returned in 6 months

Not necessary. It goes away with a bit of wear.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

brandrea · 5 November 2021, 12:53 PM

Enjoy your Explorer. You’ll miss the squeak

tna23 · 5 November 2021, 06:04 PM

Thanks everyone, good to hear it's only because the watch is and isn't yet worn in.

Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk

4 November 2021, 07:03 PM	#1
tna23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NZ Posts: 144	Squeaking oyster bracelet Hi, I noticed that the oyster bracelet on my brand new Explorer 124270 makes a squeaking sound when the links move. Is that normal for a new watch and if not, what could be the cause? Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk

4 November 2021, 07:32 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	All normal its because of the high tolerance of the oyster bracelet it will go with wearing just wash regular in soap and water rinse well after. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 November 2021, 04:31 AM	#9
Greenwood_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK Posts: 231	Have the same bracelet squeak on my new 126610. It’s becoming less and less frequent over the past week of wear. My Tudor GMT had a similar squeak and it was gone within in couple of weeks and a soapy wash. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ GMT 126710BLRO ♛ Sub 126610LN Ω Speedy Pro 3570.50 Ω Speedy Pro Moon Phase 3575.20

5 November 2021, 05:48 AM	#10
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	My new Explorer 124270 has the squeek and I freaking love it! It means the watch is brand new and I know that it will be gone soon, so I am enjoying every minute of it! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

5 November 2021, 10:33 AM	#14
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Enjoy it while it lasts. Nothing better than a fresh bracelet! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

4 November 2021, 07:07 PM	#2
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,642	In my experience it will wear in and the squeak will go unless anyone believes to the contrary.

4 November 2021, 07:18 PM	#3
cascadez71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: PNW Posts: 139	Totally normal Squeaking on my oyster lasted 4 to 6 weeks and occasionally popped up for another 2 to 3 months. Goes away over time.

4 November 2021, 07:24 PM	#4
Romi-Omi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Japan Posts: 27	My SubC i bought preowned squeaked but went away after a week or so. But after a good wash with warm water and soap, it squeaks again for few days before it goes away.

4 November 2021, 07:50 PM	#6
waxy88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 362	I asked the same question about a month ago regarding my SD43. And overwhelmingly the response was "it is normal and will go away eventually"

4 November 2021, 07:51 PM	#7
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,676	Enjoy your squeak while it lasts. It will go soon and you'll never hear it again.

4 November 2021, 07:58 PM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Just gotta break it in.

5 November 2021, 06:12 AM	#11
socal5567 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: California Posts: 107	Gotta break it in.

5 November 2021, 10:18 AM	#13
dnd2984 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,302	I miss that sound… been awhile since I heard that wonderful sound.

5 November 2021, 10:37 AM	#15
JMGoodnight369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 373	I miss that sound as well. Nothing hits the same as the squeak of a fresh oyster bracelet #jealous

5 November 2021, 10:55 AM	#16
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Normal. Enjoy it like a new car smell.

5 November 2021, 11:09 AM	#17
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Totally normal. Wear the watch, the squeak will vanish __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

5 November 2021, 12:53 PM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,113	Enjoy your Explorer. You’ll miss the squeak

5 November 2021, 06:04 PM	#21
tna23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NZ Posts: 144	Thanks everyone, good to hear it's only because the watch is and isn't yet worn in. Sent from my SM-G980F using Tapatalk

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