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18 November 2010, 01:29 AM | #1 |
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Sand under bezel?
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Spending some holiday time in the largest sand desert (empty quarter). Nearly died getting to the to of a sand dune with the sun beating down on me (also see over weight and unhealthy). Point is I lay on the sand to get some rest. When I got home I washed the watch (GMT IIC) well however I can hear a faint grinding sound when I turn the bezel. Can sand actually get under the bezel? What should I do? The bezel does turn properly, it's not stuck. Also the watch is working fine. |
18 November 2010, 02:20 AM | #2 |
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Just pop the bezel off, clean it and pop it back on....
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18 November 2010, 02:23 AM | #3 |
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take it to your AD and they can give it a kick blow for you...
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18 November 2010, 03:02 AM | #4 |
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Thought about going to the AD, but washed it again with lots of hand soap and a very soft toothbrush and it seems to have done the trick.
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18 November 2010, 03:17 AM | #5 |
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Is it easy to remove the bezel ?
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18 November 2010, 03:23 AM | #6 |
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If you think sand is still trapped inside, you may look to clean it with the bezel off. Sand can scratch your case, and become trapped under the rings inside.
Best to have it removed if your not able too. |
18 November 2010, 04:08 AM | #7 |
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It is super easy to pop off! Just put a knife blade between the bezel and the case and apply gentle pressure - it pops right off! Tape your lugs if you are nervous about scratches, and you're good to go!
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18 November 2010, 05:17 AM | #8 |
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Running water and liquid soap while rotating the bezel is the answer............
When you live in a Desert, you get used to it... otherwise you would be taking bazels off and on every week........
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