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Old 8 November 2012, 02:24 PM   #1
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GMT IIc bezel problem!!!!

The bezel on my watch was getting a little sticky so i removed it and came to find out that the problem was the actual small gasket that holds the bezel in place. t almost looked as if it had came out of place and got pinched between the watch and the bezel so it was making the bezel hard to spin. then i realized that due to what was happening the actual gasket had stretch out quiet a bit and now i am not able to place the bezel back because the gasket is too big now and it doesnt sit well wheere is supposed to.
so my question is, does anyone know where i can get that gasket? is it available so i can place it back on my self???
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Old 8 November 2012, 02:29 PM   #2
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your going to have to find a watchmaker with a rolex parts account. He will put it in for you.
you could too its not that hard but i would let the watchmaker do it unless you are confident in your bezel abilities :)
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Old 8 November 2012, 02:37 PM   #3
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Thank you, it does seem pretty easy nd if i were to be able to find the part i would do my self but if i have to i will have it done.
maybe someon here at TRF is able to give a hand getting the part or pointing me in the right direction.
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your going to have to find a watchmaker with a rolex parts account. He will put it in for you.
you could too its not that hard but i would let the watchmaker do it unless you are confident in your bezel abilities :)
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Old 8 November 2012, 02:41 PM   #4
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Careful messing with that ceramic bezel!
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Old 8 November 2012, 02:51 PM   #5
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This pics show the problem
you can clearly see where the gasket got pinched and damaged....
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Old 8 November 2012, 02:53 PM   #6
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Old 8 November 2012, 03:26 PM   #7
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Would you mind snapping pics of the backside of the ceramic bezel. I would love to see what it looks like.
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Old 8 November 2012, 03:36 PM   #8
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Would you mind snapping pics of the backside of the ceramic bezel. I would love to see what it looks like.
Sure here is one
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Old 8 November 2012, 03:37 PM   #9
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Old 8 November 2012, 04:20 PM   #10
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curious as to the age of this watch? was it covered under warranty?
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Old 8 November 2012, 04:41 PM   #11
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Careful messing with that ceramic bezel!
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From what I understand, they are very easy to damage if attempting DIY, especially if you don't have the right tools.

Good luck getting it sorted. I'm very interested to see what you end up doing.
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Old 8 November 2012, 06:04 PM   #12
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Give Rikki a call
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Old 8 November 2012, 06:21 PM   #13
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You have heaps of guts mate, I would not mess with ceramic bezels. The old ones are no problem, that was the good thing about them.
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Old 8 November 2012, 10:26 PM   #14
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I did send Rikki a PM hopefully a gear from him soon..
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Old 8 November 2012, 10:28 PM   #15
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curious as to the age of this watch? was it covered under warranty?
Purchased in 2008 so out luck with the warranty
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Old 8 November 2012, 10:55 PM   #16
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Rikki will take good care of you. He's in FL too.
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Old 8 November 2012, 11:53 PM   #17
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As you all know Rikki is a great guy... He called me this morning and was very very helpful.
Thank you Rikki.
Unfurtunatly he informed me that rolex will not sell the gasket to anyone, so the watch most got into rolex and get the gasket replaced!!!!
And it looks like such a small thing... so such a simple piece!
Oh well it is what it is so of to rolex it goes lol...
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Old 10 November 2012, 03:54 PM   #18
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Thanks for the pic. So I'm curious does the ceramic insert come off too. How is it held in place?
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Old 11 November 2012, 01:01 AM   #19
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It is held in place with a little nylon ring, which has to be replaced when you put it off.... Not like the old ones.
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