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jonathon555 · 11 December 2010, 07:44 PM

I have noticed that my bezel on my sub c slips round one notch after you wear it for a while. I think it catches on your shirt sleeve, is the bezel too slack ? Or does everyone elses do this ?

padi56 · 11 December 2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathon555

I have noticed that my bezel on my sub c slips round one notch after you wear it for a while. I think it catches on your shirt sleeve, is the bezel too slack ? Or does everyone elses do this ?

Well there have been a few reports on a few dive watch forums about the DSSD.Some stated how easy it was to turn by mistake while underwater not a good thing in a dive watch.

WildECayotee · 11 December 2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well there have been a few reports on a few dive watch forums about the DSSD.Some stated how easy it was to turn by mistake while underwater not a good thing in a dive watch.

I must say that I have not had this problem with mine and I wear it 24/7. I swim 3 times a week so it also gets used underwater.

dddrees · 11 December 2010, 08:59 PM

My GMTIIC doesn't slip, but I dont usually wear long sleeves neither.

JBat · 13 December 2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

My GMTIIC doesn't slip, but I dont usually wear long sleeves neither.

Every once in a while I'll notice mine has moved a notch, but I don't think it has anything to do with the watch. The tension on the bezel seems perfect to me. Then again, the GMT is not a dive watch, so your life wouldn't depend on the bezel not being inadvertently moved.

esm · 11 December 2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

My GMTIIC doesn't slip, but I dont usually wear long sleeves neither.

Same here. Nor as both of my 116610s

spuds · 12 December 2010, 12:36 AM

The bezels on both my GMTc & cSub will sometimes have moved without my doing it intentionally.

It doesn't bother me though to be honest.

ParisDakarBmw · 12 December 2010, 12:46 AM

My Sub-C needs correcting every other day. It clicks one or two easily. I considered taking the bezel off, and shaping the spring to put a little extra pressure on the click grooves.

Funny you mention that!

Ebruner · 13 December 2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

My Sub-C needs correcting every other day. It clicks one or two easily. I considered taking the bezel off, and shaping the spring to put a little extra pressure on the click grooves.

Funny you mention that!

I doubt that will work, my understanding is that the new ones have a ball bearing click mechanism.

-Eddie

exxondus · 14 December 2010, 12:56 AM

mine hadnt move a notch despite wearing it daily for 10-12 hours for the past 3 mths

Tunacan26 · 12 December 2010, 12:52 AM

Mine has done it a couple of times.

status.six · 12 December 2010, 03:41 AM

Both my SubC and Deepsea do it. The SubC slightly less so as being slimmer the bezel doesn't drag on cuffs as much as the Deepsea. However, I've noticed that both still click round on days where I'm wearing just a t-shirt so even the smallest bump seems to move the bezel.

I find this pretty annoying as my OCD makes we want to keep adjusting the arrow to 12o'clock! But I must say, whilst it is fail safe in it is a poor design feature of a divers watch, I'd like it to be quite a bit stiffer to move.

J

SS Oyster · 12 December 2010, 04:07 AM

I was wondering same thing. I had classic Sub LV and it seemed a bit tighter, but I don't recall it being that different than my Sub C, which seems to click perfectly, but maybe moves too easily.

I'm wondering though because I purchased a SD (M series) yesterday for my wife and it's bezel take significantly more effort to rotate. Is that normal?

tmac141 · 12 December 2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

I was wondering same thing. I had classic Sub LV and it seemed a bit tighter, but I don't recall it being that different than my Sub C, which seems to click perfectly, but maybe moves too easily.

I'm wondering though because I purchased a SD (M series) yesterday for my wife and it's bezel take significantly more effort to rotate. Is that normal?

The SD's case and crystal thickness cause the bezel to fit tighter resulting in an increase in difficulty to rotate.

psv · 12 December 2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tmac141

The SD's case and crystal thickness cause the bezel to fit tighter resulting in an increase in difficulty to rotate.

Diff rotating mechanism, I believe. On the old model I seem to recall that the spring below could be adjusted for a tighter fit, not sure about the new one.

My Deepsea gets moved every now and then, but only a clicks or two. Nothing that would endanger a dive given that it is undirectional.

thesmallwave · 12 December 2010, 04:13 AM

Just fine here, even if i have the watch for a day, i wear it as much as possible and the bezel stays in place.

CoopJr · 12 December 2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jonathon555

I have noticed that my bezel on my sub c slips round one notch after you wear it for a while. I think it catches on your shirt sleeve, is the bezel too slack ? Or does everyone elses do this ?

Yup...every once in a while...doesn't bother me though.

jnkay · 12 December 2010, 03:32 PM

Yep, my sub-c bezel is easier to turn than my older subs and is more prone to moving unintentionally.

Singslinger · 12 December 2010, 06:14 PM

Yes, I find the bezels on my TT Sub C and Deepsea do turn very easily. Doesn't bother me though.

htc8p · 13 December 2010, 11:58 AM

it does turn easily because it uses a bearing not a rachet (it doesnt click) i think the rachet is sturdier and safer.

i caught the bezel of gmt2 on rubber car door just lightly and it already moved an hour.

i like that clicking sound. it is very reassuring for a dive watch.

MortgageGuy · 13 December 2010, 12:57 PM

Mine does it too...seems normal

Just not as tight as the previous generation I guess.

Danand · 13 December 2010, 01:29 PM

Mine has only turned once or twice, and only when I've knocked it fairly hard. So I would say no problems here.

Lion · 14 December 2010, 01:50 AM

I can see how it can be an annoyance but I wouldn't get overly concerned about it!!!

Sub'erman · 14 December 2010, 02:03 AM

Haven't paid attention to this before.
But my OCD demands that this issue is on my long to do list. ;-)

ingoodtime · 14 December 2010, 02:13 AM

I have noticed that my GMTIIC bezel moves on occassion. I wear the watch for probably 15-16 hrs daily. So, no problem for me.

11 December 2010, 07:44 PM	#1
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Sub c bezel annoyance I have noticed that my bezel on my sub c slips round one notch after you wear it for a while. I think it catches on your shirt sleeve, is the bezel too slack ? Or does everyone elses do this ?

12 December 2010, 12:36 AM	#7
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	The bezels on both my GMTc & cSub will sometimes have moved without my doing it intentionally. It doesn't bother me though to be honest. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

13 December 2010, 12:57 PM	#21
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Mine does it too...seems normal Just not as tight as the previous generation I guess. __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

14 December 2010, 01:50 AM	#23
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I can see how it can be an annoyance but I wouldn't get overly concerned about it!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

14 December 2010, 02:03 AM	#24
Sub'erman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: SK Location: Greenland Watch: Various SUBs Posts: 473	Haven't paid attention to this before. But my OCD demands that this issue is on my long to do list. ;-) __________________ Founder and CEO of the "BLUME" Club Rolex ref: 14060 - 92', 16600- 06', 116610LN 11' In Da House!! He who only loves one woman and one watch, doesn't truly love women or watches!! "Not all that is countable, counts; and not all that counts, is countable"

11 December 2010, 08:59 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	My GMTIIC doesn't slip, but I dont usually wear long sleeves neither.

12 December 2010, 12:46 AM	#8
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	My Sub-C needs correcting every other day. It clicks one or two easily. I considered taking the bezel off, and shaping the spring to put a little extra pressure on the click grooves. Funny you mention that!

14 December 2010, 12:56 AM	#10
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	mine hadnt move a notch despite wearing it daily for 10-12 hours for the past 3 mths

12 December 2010, 12:52 AM	#11
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	Mine has done it a couple of times.

12 December 2010, 03:41 AM	#12
status.six "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: UK Posts: 153	Both my SubC and Deepsea do it. The SubC slightly less so as being slimmer the bezel doesn't drag on cuffs as much as the Deepsea. However, I've noticed that both still click round on days where I'm wearing just a t-shirt so even the smallest bump seems to move the bezel. I find this pretty annoying as my OCD makes we want to keep adjusting the arrow to 12o'clock! But I must say, whilst it is fail safe in it is a poor design feature of a divers watch, I'd like it to be quite a bit stiffer to move. J

12 December 2010, 04:07 AM	#13
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	I was wondering same thing. I had classic Sub LV and it seemed a bit tighter, but I don't recall it being that different than my Sub C, which seems to click perfectly, but maybe moves too easily. I'm wondering though because I purchased a SD (M series) yesterday for my wife and it's bezel take significantly more effort to rotate. Is that normal?

12 December 2010, 04:13 AM	#16
thesmallwave Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Levi Location: Romania & England Watch: Sub C Black Posts: 568	Just fine here, even if i have the watch for a day, i wear it as much as possible and the bezel stays in place.

12 December 2010, 03:32 PM	#18
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Yep, my sub-c bezel is easier to turn than my older subs and is more prone to moving unintentionally.

12 December 2010, 06:14 PM	#19
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Yes, I find the bezels on my TT Sub C and Deepsea do turn very easily. Doesn't bother me though.

13 December 2010, 11:58 AM	#20
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	it does turn easily because it uses a bearing not a rachet (it doesnt click) i think the rachet is sturdier and safer. i caught the bezel of gmt2 on rubber car door just lightly and it already moved an hour. i like that clicking sound. it is very reassuring for a dive watch.

13 December 2010, 01:29 PM	#22
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	Mine has only turned once or twice, and only when I've knocked it fairly hard. So I would say no problems here.

14 December 2010, 02:13 AM	#25
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	I have noticed that my GMTIIC bezel moves on occassion. I wear the watch for probably 15-16 hrs daily. So, no problem for me. __________________ Lee

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