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Eric Chan · 11 September 2014, 09:23 AM

Wondering if any Forum member has experienced squeaking on their bracelet. The bracelet of the 114060 that I purchased from an AD last week squeaking and it is starting to become a pain. It is only one part of the bracelet and the other areas are fine.

My initial thought is to take it back to the AD, but wanted to know if this type of thing will eventually go away. This problem has never happened on the other Rolex watches I own.

kilyung · 11 September 2014, 09:31 AM

Perfectly normal. My 116600 is happily squeaking. It'll disappear all to soon. Attribute it to tight manufacturing tolerances.

Sixshooter · 11 September 2014, 09:32 AM

This too shall pass.

Fila0220 · 11 September 2014, 09:33 AM

my explorer II always talks to me. Should be fine.

ralfcom · 11 September 2014, 09:34 AM

Normal for new watches. It'll pass

Sent from my iPhone

FTX I · 11 September 2014, 09:46 AM

Like the sweet smell of a brand new car that will fade.

Vipes · 11 September 2014, 10:01 AM

Ah the squeak of a new watch. Perfectly normal.

crowncollection · 11 September 2014, 10:09 AM

All good it will pass

viper9669 · 11 September 2014, 10:18 AM

Its quite common Eric, after a while it will go away. You need to wear it more often👍

Sublover2166 · 11 September 2014, 10:30 AM

It is the sound of a brand new watch. My Hulk did it too. No worry.

SWISSAHOLICS · 11 September 2014, 10:32 AM

Let it squeak. The newness is only temporary....enjoy it while it lasts.

Onceupon · 11 September 2014, 11:17 AM

I had a single link on my GV that liked to squeak but it does not do it much anymore.

All good with a little time.

sco · 11 September 2014, 11:27 AM

Squeak on brother

tkerrmd · 11 September 2014, 11:33 AM

Happens a lot, no worries!

antbkny · 11 September 2014, 11:38 AM

You'll miss it when it's gone!!

melons · 11 September 2014, 11:52 AM

My 114060 used to squeak, I miss that sound.

Tools · 11 September 2014, 12:26 PM

Wash it in warm water and liquid hand soap...

SUBversive · 11 September 2014, 12:34 PM

Don't oil it

Eric Chan · 11 September 2014, 03:31 PM

Thanks for all of your replies. I will leave it alone. It was just odd for me as none of my other new watches ever squeaked. It is just one link for me.

Zoran · 11 September 2014, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Perfectly normal. My 116600 is happily squeaking. It'll disappear all to soon. Attribute it to tight manufacturing tolerances.

X2
Enjoy it while it lasts! It will disappear soon

Congrats on the great watch!

Sportwatchmania · 11 September 2014, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoran

X2
Enjoy it while it lasts! It will disappear soon

Congrats on the great watch!

X3

Means your watch is new. Will disappear in about 10 days orso. When it's gone, it means your watch is old and you need a new one

I know it can be annoying but don't try to do anything about it.

Enjoy your watch

nGage7962 · 11 September 2014, 06:31 PM

Oh I had forgotten the squeak. I miss it now ;)

rwleigh · 11 September 2014, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Wash it in warm water and liquid hand soap...

This stopped mine squeaking.

RMC12 · 11 September 2014, 06:48 PM

My Hulk squeaked for ages. I was concerned too until I checked it out on here. It really is the best place to find info and have your questions answered.

pacific17 · 11 September 2014, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis the Menace

X3

Means your watch is new. Will disappear in about 10 days orso. When it's gone, it means your watch is old and you need a new one

I know it can be annoying but don't try to do anything about it.

Enjoy your watch

jack81 · 11 September 2014, 07:23 PM

Agree with mr. Tools. Warm water and soap n the squeak sould be gone.

ExplorerChris · 11 September 2014, 11:08 PM

The squeak should stop in time.
The bracelet needs a breaking in period, wear it and give it a chance to loosen up a bit and it will be fine.
I don't think there is a need to take it back to the AD
Just enjoy my friend

Horology.life · 11 September 2014, 11:17 PM

I've had a couple squeak for a few weeks when I've brought them new,
Wear it and enjoy it whilst it lasts :)

red.earth · 12 September 2014, 07:20 AM

I love that new watch strap squeak. Mine has long since worn off, sadly. Does that mean I need to source another one?

sierra11b · 12 September 2014, 07:23 AM

It's the new car smell equivalent amongst us Rolex folk. It shall pass.

11 September 2014, 09:23 AM	#1
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Bracelet Squeaking Wondering if any Forum member has experienced squeaking on their bracelet. The bracelet of the 114060 that I purchased from an AD last week squeaking and it is starting to become a pain. It is only one part of the bracelet and the other areas are fine. My initial thought is to take it back to the AD, but wanted to know if this type of thing will eventually go away. This problem has never happened on the other Rolex watches I own.

11 September 2014, 09:32 AM	#3
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	This too shall pass. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

11 September 2014, 10:09 AM	#8
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	All good it will pass __________________ watches many

11 September 2014, 10:32 AM	#11
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Let it squeak. The newness is only temporary....enjoy it while it lasts. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

11 September 2014, 12:26 PM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Wash it in warm water and liquid hand soap... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 September 2014, 09:31 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Perfectly normal. My 116600 is happily squeaking. It'll disappear all to soon. Attribute it to tight manufacturing tolerances.

11 September 2014, 09:33 AM	#4
Fila0220 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: FiLipp Location: Queens, NYC Watch: 42mm Polar EXP II Posts: 105	my explorer II always talks to me. Should be fine.

11 September 2014, 09:34 AM	#5
ralfcom "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ralf Location: FL. Watch: enthusiast Posts: 502	Normal for new watches. It'll pass Sent from my iPhone

11 September 2014, 09:46 AM	#6
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Like the sweet smell of a brand new car that will fade.

11 September 2014, 10:01 AM	#7
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Ah the squeak of a new watch. Perfectly normal.

11 September 2014, 10:18 AM	#9
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Its quite common Eric, after a while it will go away. You need to wear it more often👍

11 September 2014, 10:30 AM	#10
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	It is the sound of a brand new watch. My Hulk did it too. No worry.

11 September 2014, 11:17 AM	#12
Onceupon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 116400G,216570, Posts: 192	I had a single link on my GV that liked to squeak but it does not do it much anymore. All good with a little time.

11 September 2014, 11:27 AM	#13
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Squeak on brother

11 September 2014, 11:33 AM	#14
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Happens a lot, no worries!

11 September 2014, 11:38 AM	#15
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	You'll miss it when it's gone!!

11 September 2014, 11:52 AM	#16
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	My 114060 used to squeak, I miss that sound.

11 September 2014, 12:34 PM	#18
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Don't oil it

11 September 2014, 03:31 PM	#19
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Thanks for all of your replies. I will leave it alone. It was just odd for me as none of my other new watches ever squeaked. It is just one link for me.

11 September 2014, 06:31 PM	#22
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 517	Oh I had forgotten the squeak. I miss it now ;) __________________ _______________ ♛ DSSD DJ 41 TT/Champagne Tudor GMT

11 September 2014, 06:48 PM	#24
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	My Hulk squeaked for ages. I was concerned too until I checked it out on here. It really is the best place to find info and have your questions answered.

11 September 2014, 07:23 PM	#26
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	Agree with mr. Tools. Warm water and soap n the squeak sould be gone.

11 September 2014, 11:08 PM	#27
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	The squeak should stop in time. The bracelet needs a breaking in period, wear it and give it a chance to loosen up a bit and it will be fine. I don't think there is a need to take it back to the AD Just enjoy my friend __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

11 September 2014, 11:17 PM	#28
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	I've had a couple squeak for a few weeks when I've brought them new, Wear it and enjoy it whilst it lasts :) __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

12 September 2014, 07:20 AM	#29
red.earth "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: UK Watch: 124273 Posts: 831	I love that new watch strap squeak. Mine has long since worn off, sadly. Does that mean I need to source another one?

12 September 2014, 07:23 AM	#30
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	It's the new car smell equivalent amongst us Rolex folk. It shall pass.

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