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aleiberman · 28 July 2011, 04:57 AM

Anyone have any ideas why my Bezel on my GMT 16750 won't turn. If it does, it is very diffucult and requires a lot of pressure. I do notice when I pop the bezel off and try to put back on it requires a lot of force to get it back on properly. Do I just rest the washer on the case and pop the bezel on top? Is there anything i'm missing?

Thanks

gmt637 · 28 July 2011, 05:34 AM

When was the last time it was cleaned? My GMT had the same problem and over the years sweat and grime gathers under the bezel and makes moving it very difficult! Any watch shop can remove the bezel, clean it, and you'll be back in business! I can almost guarantee that the problem is oil and soil under the bezel.

aleiberman · 28 July 2011, 06:25 AM

It's really clean. The issue is getting the bezel back on is really hard, and once its on, you really can't move the bezel hardly.

Saxon007 · 28 July 2011, 08:42 AM

I have a 16750 and it has a friction bezel. Mine is stiff unless I push down on it when I turn. Are you pushing it down while you turn it?

Warnsboy · 28 July 2011, 10:31 AM

16750 bezels are made to push-down then turn.

335ic · 28 July 2011, 02:31 PM

yeah mine was ridiculously tight and i just pushed down and turned and i think i unbound or rather reset it cause not it turns smoothly and nicelely

Flyjet601 · 28 July 2011, 02:39 PM

The 16750 has an auto lock bezel which requires a downward force to allow it to turn. So no worries.....it's normal.

bondtoys · 28 July 2011, 03:09 PM

You are supposed to put the washer on the body and then insert the little index-finger.

Then put the bezel on and after popping it on, you should turn it a little.

If it's still hard to turn. try to put less groove on the washer (bend it to a flatter shape).

aleiberman · 28 July 2011, 09:36 PM

I familier with pushing down and turning it, which is normal. But with mine, it requires a serious amount of force down & left or right. I'd almost say it doesn't move. The watch is clean.

The interesting thing is that when the insert is not on the bezel the bezel turns as normal. As soon as the insert is on the watch, it is useless again.

aleiberman · 28 July 2011, 09:37 PM

I wonder if the washer is shot for some reason. I also notice it requires a lot of force to get the bezel back on the watch.

28 July 2011, 04:57 AM	#1
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	GMT Bezel Won't Turn Anyone have any ideas why my Bezel on my GMT 16750 won't turn. If it does, it is very diffucult and requires a lot of pressure. I do notice when I pop the bezel off and try to put back on it requires a lot of force to get it back on properly. Do I just rest the washer on the case and pop the bezel on top? Is there anything i'm missing? Thanks

28 July 2011, 08:42 AM	#4
Saxon007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,002	I have a 16750 and it has a friction bezel. Mine is stiff unless I push down on it when I turn. Are you pushing it down while you turn it? __________________ Licensed to kill time.

28 July 2011, 02:39 PM	#7
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	The 16750 has an auto lock bezel which requires a downward force to allow it to turn. So no worries.....it's normal. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

28 July 2011, 05:34 AM	#2
gmt637 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Ken Location: midwest Watch: Rolex GMT Posts: 9	When was the last time it was cleaned? My GMT had the same problem and over the years sweat and grime gathers under the bezel and makes moving it very difficult! Any watch shop can remove the bezel, clean it, and you'll be back in business! I can almost guarantee that the problem is oil and soil under the bezel.

28 July 2011, 06:25 AM	#3
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	It's really clean. The issue is getting the bezel back on is really hard, and once its on, you really can't move the bezel hardly.

28 July 2011, 10:31 AM	#5
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	16750 bezels are made to push-down then turn.

28 July 2011, 02:31 PM	#6
335ic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: dc Posts: 19	yeah mine was ridiculously tight and i just pushed down and turned and i think i unbound or rather reset it cause not it turns smoothly and nicelely

28 July 2011, 03:09 PM	#8
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	You are supposed to put the washer on the body and then insert the little index-finger. Then put the bezel on and after popping it on, you should turn it a little. If it's still hard to turn. try to put less groove on the washer (bend it to a flatter shape).

28 July 2011, 09:36 PM	#9
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	I familier with pushing down and turning it, which is normal. But with mine, it requires a serious amount of force down & left or right. I'd almost say it doesn't move. The watch is clean. The interesting thing is that when the insert is not on the bezel the bezel turns as normal. As soon as the insert is on the watch, it is useless again.

28 July 2011, 09:37 PM	#10
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	I wonder if the washer is shot for some reason. I also notice it requires a lot of force to get the bezel back on the watch.

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