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accce · 20 July 2013, 10:55 AM

I have a like new M serial sea dwelled. The bezel turns and is smooth, but it does not turn as easy as my submariner. Is there a way to loosen up the twist. A drop of oil or something?

Thatguy · 20 July 2013, 11:07 AM

Put in soap and water and twist bezel to try and loosen crud.

77T · 20 July 2013, 11:18 AM

Unlikely you have dirt under a like new SD. Give it some regular turns and in a little time it should free-up a bit.

zeuloa · 20 July 2013, 11:21 AM

When my SD was new it was a bit difficult to turn as well. Did some research and it seems that this was normal for SD, unlike submariner.

Now after 2 yard it turns just fine as it loosened up a bit.

77T · 20 July 2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

When my SD was new it was a bit difficult to turn as well. Did some research and it seems that this was normal for SD, unlike submariner.

Now after 2 yard it turns just fine as it loosened up a bit.

Bingo

accce · 20 July 2013, 11:32 AM

Thanks That makes sense my sub is a 1991 and I am sure its broken in by now.

cop414 · 20 July 2013, 11:47 AM

Sounds like you just need to spin it for a while till it's broken in. Keep us posted.

mizunoboy · 20 July 2013, 01:57 PM

I have the same problem on the same watch D series 2005.
Its really hard to turn, i have to push and turn but it turns with difficulty! :(

padi56 · 20 July 2013, 04:02 PM

You mean some of you guys actually turn and move the bezel I always thought it had to stay permanently fixed within a cats whisker of the 12 O'clock marker.The main problem with most bezels is either not keeping the watch clean, or in most cases simply down to lack of use.But quite a simple job to remove clean and reattach just be careful and don't lose the click spring.

TSW · 20 July 2013, 04:49 PM

Pop the bezel off and give it a good cleaning.

mizunoboy · 20 July 2013, 08:02 PM

how to remove the bezel without scratching the watch?
any advise or videos?

padi56 · 20 July 2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mizunoboy

how to remove the bezel without scratching the watch?
any advise or videos?

Just click on the Jocke link
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=49732

Lion · 20 July 2013, 08:04 PM

As has been stated, your watch may have foreign matter under the bezel so either you or a jeweler can pop it off and clean underneath!!!

Good luck and take care.....Leo

RolexDivers · 20 July 2013, 09:00 PM

Both my SDs have tight bezels ... I think it is a sign of newness ... I have barely worn the watches and when I bought them, they were literally brand new ... so consider this an asset of your SD ...

The worst bezel movements are my gmt2c and the DSSD ... they do not have that "machine" feel of the SDs...

padi56 · 20 July 2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Both my SDs have tight bezels ... I think it is a sign of newness ... I have barely worn the watches and when I bought them, they were literally brand new ... so consider this an asset of your SD ...

The worst bezel movements are my gmt2c and the DSSD ... they do not have that "machine" feel of the SDs...

That's mainly because its a totally different system on the ceramic it floats on 3 spring loaded ball-bearings. And there have been quite a few comments with those who actually dive with the DSSD, that the bezel was far too easy to turn accidentally while underwater, not a good thing in a dive watch.

harry in montreal · 20 July 2013, 11:42 PM

I run my SD, sub and gmt under warm water. Then take a business card and clean the bezel gap between the case. The gmt yields the most booger and tends to lock up entirely

20 July 2013, 10:55 AM	#1
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Hard to turn Sea Dweller bezel I have a like new M serial sea dwelled. The bezel turns and is smooth, but it does not turn as easy as my submariner. Is there a way to loosen up the twist. A drop of oil or something?

20 July 2013, 11:18 AM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Unlikely you have dirt under a like new SD. Give it some regular turns and in a little time it should free-up a bit. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

20 July 2013, 11:47 AM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Sounds like you just need to spin it for a while till it's broken in. Keep us posted. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

20 July 2013, 01:57 PM	#8
mizunoboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Reunion island Watch: Rolex 16610 LV Posts: 83	I have the same problem on the same watch D series 2005. Its really hard to turn, i have to push and turn but it turns with difficulty! :( __________________ Only a Rolex Is Good Enough...

20 July 2013, 04:02 PM	#9
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	You mean some of you guys actually turn and move the bezel I always thought it had to stay permanently fixed within a cats whisker of the 12 O'clock marker.The main problem with most bezels is either not keeping the watch clean, or in most cases simply down to lack of use.But quite a simple job to remove clean and reattach just be careful and don't lose the click spring. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

20 July 2013, 11:07 AM	#2
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Put in soap and water and twist bezel to try and loosen crud.

20 July 2013, 11:21 AM	#4
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	When my SD was new it was a bit difficult to turn as well. Did some research and it seems that this was normal for SD, unlike submariner. Now after 2 yard it turns just fine as it loosened up a bit.

20 July 2013, 11:32 AM	#6
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Thanks That makes sense my sub is a 1991 and I am sure its broken in by now.

20 July 2013, 04:49 PM	#10
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Pop the bezel off and give it a good cleaning. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

20 July 2013, 08:02 PM	#11
mizunoboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Reunion island Watch: Rolex 16610 LV Posts: 83	how to remove the bezel without scratching the watch? any advise or videos? __________________ Only a Rolex Is Good Enough...

20 July 2013, 08:04 PM	#13
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	As has been stated, your watch may have foreign matter under the bezel so either you or a jeweler can pop it off and clean underneath!!! Good luck and take care.....Leo __________________ 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!!!

20 July 2013, 09:00 PM	#14
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	Both my SDs have tight bezels ... I think it is a sign of newness ... I have barely worn the watches and when I bought them, they were literally brand new ... so consider this an asset of your SD ... The worst bezel movements are my gmt2c and the DSSD ... they do not have that "machine" feel of the SDs...

20 July 2013, 11:42 PM	#16
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I run my SD, sub and gmt under warm water. Then take a business card and clean the bezel gap between the case. The gmt yields the most booger and tends to lock up entirely

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