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ckwong · 31 October 2018, 11:59 PM

I got the same squeaky noises on my BLNR and SD43 from the bracelet when it was new and it went away in a couple of months. But the noise came back on my SD43 but not on the BLNR and it only goes away when I wash it in warm water but it comes back again a few hours later. To the OP, does this happen to you as well?

Devildog · 1 November 2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

I am agreeing. It's movement of the bracelet, not the movement of the watch.

Nikrnic · 1 November 2018, 01:06 AM

I've had a few, it goes away except on my Expll the flip lock was tighter than normal and one drop of sewing machine oil on each side took care of that Immediately

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SS Oyster · 1 November 2018, 02:42 AM

There are quite a few YouTube videos on this subject and how to fix it.

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Peter99 · 1 November 2018, 05:40 AM

Lucky you!

Brew · 1 November 2018, 06:18 AM

I think swimming with my oyster bracelets keeps them squeaky clean. Both squeak like new.

77T · 1 November 2018, 06:30 AM

The squeaking is a design feature.

On SDs it helps spearfishing divers attract larger pelagic prey into range.

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faz · 1 November 2018, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fiebru1119

Thanks for the quick replies, feel a little silly worrying about this. Suppose should spice things up with a picture or two!

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

faz · 1 November 2018, 06:36 AM

And my new in box SD43 also has the squeak.

lenfried29 · 1 November 2018, 06:48 AM

Today I found the source of this sound in my DSSD bracelet.
I call it "Squeaky"

BT1985 · 1 November 2018, 06:52 AM

The new oyster bracelet squeak is one of my favorite noises. When it stops it means it’s time to buy a new watch.

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Glidelock · 1 November 2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BT1985

The new oyster bracelet squeak is one of my favorite noises. When it stops it means it’s time to buy a new watch.

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Yes...that squeak has cost me a lot of money over the years!

Not in trying to prevent it, but in my need to replicate it!!!

fiebru1119 · 1 November 2018, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BT1985

The new oyster bracelet squeak is one of my favorite noises. When it stops it means it’s time to buy a new watch.

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That’s a movement I can get behind!

And another shameless pic for good measure

Dirt · 1 November 2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fiebru1119

That’s a movement I can get behind!

And another shameless pic for good measure

Beautiful

BT1985 · 1 November 2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fiebru1119

That’s a movement I can get behind!

And another shameless pic for good measure

Great watch by the way! Looks great on your wrist!

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fiebru1119 · 3 December 2018, 12:42 AM

Just wanted to update the thread - 5 weeks in, worn daily (even slept in). Just noticed today the squeak is gone.

Any chance someone knows how to get it back? Lol

donas · 3 December 2018, 01:13 AM

I'm glad this topic got bumped back to the top. I just got a DSSD last week and the squeak was concerning me; now I know it's the new car smell equivalent and will enjoy it

antbkny · 3 December 2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by donas

I'm glad this topic got bumped back to the top. I just got a DSSD last week and the squeak was concerning me; now I know it's the new car smell equivalent and will enjoy it

sechsgang · 3 December 2018, 03:43 AM

Squeaks are COMPLETELY normal for a brand new stainless Rolex!

mistercoach32 · 3 December 2018, 05:06 AM

The squeak is a good thing. It means you just purchased a brand new Rolex. It’s normal. Trying a little soap and water if it bothers you.

eonflux · 3 December 2018, 05:08 AM

Congrats!

All my Rolex bracelets have squeaked

904VT · 3 December 2018, 05:28 AM

My Daytona still squeaks after 2 years....just the clasp that is. But a sign of a watch that isn't fully broken in yet. Enjoy it while you still have it. Rolex has some very nice tight tolerances.

Greenwich Mean Time · 3 December 2018, 05:52 AM

Back in the 80s we used to spray them with Pledge Furniture Polish. (The old formulation carnauba wax in water suspension. The new formulations may work but I'm not sure.) It lubricated shined and protected. Didn't do anything for the rattle though.

1 November 2018, 06:30 AM	#67
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	The squeaking is a design feature. On SDs it helps spearfishing divers attract larger pelagic prey into range. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

1 November 2018, 06:36 AM	#69
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	And my new in box SD43 also has the squeak. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

1 November 2018, 06:48 AM	#70
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Today I found the source of this sound in my DSSD bracelet. I call it "Squeaky" Attached Images

31 October 2018, 11:59 PM	#61
ckwong "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Brian Location: Somewhere Watch: BLNR, SD43, LVc Posts: 176	I got the same squeaky noises on my BLNR and SD43 from the bracelet when it was new and it went away in a couple of months. But the noise came back on my SD43 but not on the BLNR and it only goes away when I wash it in warm water but it comes back again a few hours later. To the OP, does this happen to you as well?

1 November 2018, 01:06 AM	#63
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	I've had a few, it goes away except on my Expll the flip lock was tighter than normal and one drop of sewing machine oil on each side took care of that Immediately Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

1 November 2018, 02:42 AM	#64
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	There are quite a few YouTube videos on this subject and how to fix it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 November 2018, 05:40 AM	#65
Peter99 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LN & 214270 Posts: 493	Lucky you!

1 November 2018, 06:18 AM	#66
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I think swimming with my oyster bracelets keeps them squeaky clean. Both squeak like new.

1 November 2018, 06:52 AM	#71
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	The new oyster bracelet squeak is one of my favorite noises. When it stops it means it’s time to buy a new watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 December 2018, 12:42 AM	#76
fiebru1119 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Georgia Watch: DBlue Posts: 178	Just wanted to update the thread - 5 weeks in, worn daily (even slept in). Just noticed today the squeak is gone. Any chance someone knows how to get it back? Lol

3 December 2018, 01:13 AM	#77
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I'm glad this topic got bumped back to the top. I just got a DSSD last week and the squeak was concerning me; now I know it's the new car smell equivalent and will enjoy it

3 December 2018, 03:43 AM	#79
sechsgang "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,448	Squeaks are COMPLETELY normal for a brand new stainless Rolex!

3 December 2018, 05:06 AM	#80
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	The squeak is a good thing. It means you just purchased a brand new Rolex. It’s normal. Trying a little soap and water if it bothers you.

3 December 2018, 05:08 AM	#81
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Congrats! All my Rolex bracelets have squeaked

3 December 2018, 05:28 AM	#82
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	My Daytona still squeaks after 2 years....just the clasp that is. But a sign of a watch that isn't fully broken in yet. Enjoy it while you still have it. Rolex has some very nice tight tolerances.

3 December 2018, 05:52 AM	#83
Greenwich Mean Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: PNW Watch: 116710LN Posts: 467	Back in the 80s we used to spray them with Pledge Furniture Polish. (The old formulation carnauba wax in water suspension. The new formulations may work but I'm not sure.) It lubricated shined and protected. Didn't do anything for the rattle though.

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