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3135. · 22 July 2013, 11:12 AM

I was on a beach today with my dssd that had really fine sand. The bezel seemed to turn hard after that. Anyone have experience with something like this? What is the guidance on sand?

lja1821 · 22 July 2013, 11:23 AM

Warm water and soap, let it soak and turn bezel while submerged should free up the sand under the bezel...

Jason71 · 22 July 2013, 12:50 PM

One of the bad things associated with the new ball-bearing system of Rolex bezels on their new models. With my 16600 SeaDweller, I just pop-off the bezel and clean underneath and then snap the bezel back on. This can be a common problem while diving. Unfortunately, with the new models this is not a feasible task with the end-user.

Billywiz · 22 July 2013, 12:54 PM

If a classic you can just pop off and clean...ceramic I dont think you can?
Good lu k.

77T · 22 July 2013, 01:07 PM

It will work its way out over time - but if it is a big bother, just drop into an AD to see if they can pop off and steam clean the backside of the bezel.

slashd0t · 22 July 2013, 02:07 PM

This is my issue with the newer models.. The "diving" component is pretty much gone with the new bezel.. Not only do you have to go to a watchmaker to have the bezel removed to be cleaned and it's ceramic ...

Dr.Brian · 24 July 2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by slashd0t

This is my issue with the newer models.. The "diving" component is pretty much gone with the new bezel.. Not only do you have to go to a watchmaker to have the bezel removed to be cleaned and it's ceramic ...

I was wondering about sand in the new bezel system. I'm on the beach all the time.
Too bad.

CWIN · 24 July 2013, 01:37 AM

Warm, soapy water worked for me. Thank god.

Thebiglagu · 24 July 2013, 06:26 AM

Warm soapy water and a soft tooth brush usually does the trick!!

Rolexitis · 24 July 2013, 06:32 AM

Oh no. Your DSSD is ruined. Send it to me and forget it ever happened. I'm so sorry.

Numismatist · 24 July 2013, 06:36 AM

That's because you need the Sand-Dweller model...

it can handle a little sand.

Rashid.bk · 24 July 2013, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

That's because you need the Sand-Dweller model...

it can handle a little sand.

My biggest pet peeve with my Deepsea's bezel is that it turns to easily, meaning on it's own. No other dive watch I've ever owned rotated so easily. How or when, I have no idea, I just happen to look down at some point and there it is anywhere from 3-5 minutes off where I set it.

Brandon(phila) · 24 July 2013, 06:46 AM

I liked having some sand stuck in mine b/c for the rest of that day the bezel didn't turn so easily.

I just wore in the shower....all good after that

Hkspwrsche · 24 July 2013, 10:50 AM

I was thinking pop the bezel off until I read it was a new ceramic.

STEELINOX · 24 July 2013, 10:52 AM

Uhh, no comment !

mr.president1 · 24 July 2013, 12:40 PM

I was just on the beach on vacation... Flight back tonight.. I did experience a little sandiness in my bezel of my DSSD... But after a good run through the pressure soaker by the pool and a good warm water with soap. it was good as new!

Out of curiosity, Where were you??? I was in Clearwater Beach, FL

samsmart · 24 July 2013, 01:15 PM

I was at the beach all weekend with my 16600, and didn't have a problem with sand in my Bezel, just everywhere else.

22 July 2013, 11:12 AM	#1
3135. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1	Sand in bezel I was on a beach today with my dssd that had really fine sand. The bezel seemed to turn hard after that. Anyone have experience with something like this? What is the guidance on sand?

22 July 2013, 12:50 PM	#3
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	One of the bad things associated with the new ball-bearing system of Rolex bezels on their new models. With my 16600 SeaDweller, I just pop-off the bezel and clean underneath and then snap the bezel back on. This can be a common problem while diving. Unfortunately, with the new models this is not a feasible task with the end-user. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

22 July 2013, 01:07 PM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	It will work its way out over time - but if it is a big bother, just drop into an AD to see if they can pop off and steam clean the backside of the bezel. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

22 July 2013, 02:07 PM	#6
slashd0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jamie Location: Edmonton, AB Watch: This & That Posts: 771	This is my issue with the newer models.. The "diving" component is pretty much gone with the new bezel.. Not only do you have to go to a watchmaker to have the bezel removed to be cleaned and it's ceramic ... __________________ /.

24 July 2013, 06:32 AM	#10
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Oh no. Your DSSD is ruined. Send it to me and forget it ever happened. I'm so sorry. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 July 2013, 11:23 AM	#2
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	Warm water and soap, let it soak and turn bezel while submerged should free up the sand under the bezel...

22 July 2013, 12:54 PM	#4
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	If a classic you can just pop off and clean...ceramic I dont think you can? Good lu k.

24 July 2013, 01:37 AM	#8
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Warm, soapy water worked for me. Thank god.

24 July 2013, 06:26 AM	#9
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	Warm soapy water and a soft tooth brush usually does the trick!!

24 July 2013, 06:36 AM	#11
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	That's because you need the Sand-Dweller model...it can handle a little sand. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

24 July 2013, 06:46 AM	#13
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	I liked having some sand stuck in mine b/c for the rest of that day the bezel didn't turn so easily. I just wore in the shower....all good after that

24 July 2013, 10:50 AM	#14
Hkspwrsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Harold Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 834	I was thinking pop the bezel off until I read it was a new ceramic.

24 July 2013, 10:52 AM	#15
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Uhh, no comment ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

24 July 2013, 12:40 PM	#16
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	I was just on the beach on vacation... Flight back tonight.. I did experience a little sandiness in my bezel of my DSSD... But after a good run through the pressure soaker by the pool and a good warm water with soap. it was good as new! Out of curiosity, Where were you??? I was in Clearwater Beach, FL __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

24 July 2013, 01:15 PM	#17
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I was at the beach all weekend with my 16600, and didn't have a problem with sand in my Bezel, just everywhere else.

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