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Fabrice M · 20 March 2018, 03:46 AM

So I have been wearing my SD43 a lot lately, and I notice that my bracelet is squeaky. This is kind of a new thing for me as none of my other Rolex bracelet has that problem, including my sd4k which also has a solid link oyster ss bracelet. Has anyone had this problem. Any solutions that doesn't make the watch "greasy" such as oil / w40 etc...

Token74 · 20 March 2018, 03:49 AM

Enjoy it while it lasts, you'll miss it when it stops, which it will do very shortly!

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minute_man · 20 March 2018, 03:50 AM

It's normal when new. Enjoy while it lasts.

REFZ · 20 March 2018, 03:51 AM

Normal. Do a search and you will find loads of topics about it.

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samson66 · 20 March 2018, 03:51 AM

Yep, mine does the same thing and after 4 weeks it has nearly disappeared. Consider it like "new car smell"

Sarosh · 20 March 2018, 03:52 AM

Ahhh that beautiful new watch squeak!!! Enjoy it whilst it lasts!!! Congrats on the SD43

JacksonStone · 20 March 2018, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabrice M

Any solutions that doesn't make the watch "greasy" such as oil / w40 etc...

Don't do that. Oils will attract dirt and grime. As others have said, it will go away on its own. But if it really bugs you, you can wash it with a little dishwashing detergent. Just rinse it well.

minute_man · 20 March 2018, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Don't do that. Oils will attract dirt and grime. As others have said, it will go away on its own. But if it really bugs you, you can wash it with a little dishwashing detergent. Just rinse it well.

Spot on

Cyclops888 · 20 March 2018, 03:54 AM

I wash it with dishwasher soap (just the plain green one with no further additions) It makes it bling and it also moistures the bracelet.

GMT Aviator · 20 March 2018, 04:17 AM

The old Rolex squeak. It’s normal on a new watch. Tight tolerances are what cause it.
It will stop of it’s own accord. Enjoy.

rkim11 · 20 March 2018, 04:33 AM

My bracelet has two links that stick together. Bracelet is clean.

904VT · 20 March 2018, 04:34 AM

You’ll be craving that squeak when you’re itching to buy your next...

VFA · 20 March 2018, 04:49 AM

Its a beautiful sound. Enjoy it while it lasts. Record it to enjoy it even after it stops.

watchwatcher · 20 March 2018, 04:52 AM

Wash with warm water and soap.

playmore009 · 20 March 2018, 04:53 AM

Enjoy that sound. You won’t get it back.

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Dirt · 20 March 2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Don't do that. Oils will attract dirt and grime. As others have said, it will go away on its own. But if it really bugs you, you can wash it with a little dishwashing detergent. Just rinse it well.

Agreed.

Just the water between the links will give it a bit of lubrication to stop the squeaky sound.
It's a good excuse to give the watch a little bit of a bath anyway.

rhairman · 20 March 2018, 08:45 AM

I didn't like the squeaky sound on the SD 43 (as any squeaky sound in my car really bothers me) so I went back to my AD and asked them to fix it. After 3 minutes the sound disappeared.

Rentalcarman · 20 March 2018, 09:20 AM

Like everyone else said, you will miss it when it stops. First time I heard “the squeak” I was worried that there was a problem. Then I learned it was “newness”. So when it stops, no more “newness” :(

You · 20 March 2018, 12:58 PM

My Explorer bracelet did the same thing but it went away after a month or so. I actually kinda miss it.

drmizzou · 20 March 2018, 01:13 PM

My dblue did that and on occasion still squeeks and at those times it’s like others said about that new car smell....

Coop13 · 20 March 2018, 01:18 PM

My wife makes fun of it but I like it.

DoctorA · 20 March 2018, 01:22 PM

I now need to go try my watches lol not sure what to hope for lol

Rogdogg · 20 March 2018, 01:27 PM

New Bracelet Squeak.... It's nice and as has already been said is the watch equivalent of new car smell.

NeoAnderson · 20 March 2018, 02:10 PM

Its like a new car smell. It will go away at some point.

fishingbear · 20 March 2018, 10:56 PM

It won’t last long....

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=552948

20 March 2018, 03:46 AM	#1
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	My new solid link bracelet is squeaky. So I have been wearing my SD43 a lot lately, and I notice that my bracelet is squeaky. This is kind of a new thing for me as none of my other Rolex bracelet has that problem, including my sd4k which also has a solid link oyster ss bracelet. Has anyone had this problem. Any solutions that doesn't make the watch "greasy" such as oil / w40 etc...

20 March 2018, 03:49 AM	#2
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20 March 2018, 03:51 AM	#4
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20 March 2018, 03:52 AM	#6
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Ahhh that beautiful new watch squeak!!! Enjoy it whilst it lasts!!! Congrats on the SD43 __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

20 March 2018, 01:13 PM	#20
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	My dblue did that and on occasion still squeeks and at those times it’s like others said about that new car smell.... __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

20 March 2018, 03:50 AM	#3
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	It's normal when new. Enjoy while it lasts.

20 March 2018, 03:51 AM	#5
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	Yep, mine does the same thing and after 4 weeks it has nearly disappeared. Consider it like "new car smell"

20 March 2018, 03:54 AM	#9
Cyclops888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 320	I wash it with dishwasher soap (just the plain green one with no further additions) It makes it bling and it also moistures the bracelet.

20 March 2018, 04:17 AM	#10
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	The old Rolex squeak. It’s normal on a new watch. Tight tolerances are what cause it. It will stop of it’s own accord. Enjoy.

20 March 2018, 04:33 AM	#11
rkim11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore Watch: 16610LV Posts: 311	My bracelet has two links that stick together. Bracelet is clean.

20 March 2018, 04:34 AM	#12
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	You’ll be craving that squeak when you’re itching to buy your next...

20 March 2018, 04:49 AM	#13
VFA "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: SG Posts: 391	Its a beautiful sound. Enjoy it while it lasts. Record it to enjoy it even after it stops.

20 March 2018, 04:52 AM	#14
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Wash with warm water and soap.

20 March 2018, 04:53 AM	#15
playmore009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shawn Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT IIc, LVc Posts: 737	Enjoy that sound. You won’t get it back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2018, 08:45 AM	#17
rhairman "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Rudy Location: On the ground Posts: 149	I didn't like the squeaky sound on the SD 43 (as any squeaky sound in my car really bothers me) so I went back to my AD and asked them to fix it. After 3 minutes the sound disappeared.

20 March 2018, 09:20 AM	#18
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	Like everyone else said, you will miss it when it stops. First time I heard “the squeak” I was worried that there was a problem. Then I learned it was “newness”. So when it stops, no more “newness” :(

20 March 2018, 12:58 PM	#19
You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 785	My Explorer bracelet did the same thing but it went away after a month or so. I actually kinda miss it.

20 March 2018, 01:18 PM	#21
Coop13 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Watch: SBGW231, SRP777 Posts: 567	My wife makes fun of it but I like it.

20 March 2018, 01:22 PM	#22
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I now need to go try my watches lol not sure what to hope for lol __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

20 March 2018, 01:27 PM	#23
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	New Bracelet Squeak.... It's nice and as has already been said is the watch equivalent of new car smell. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

20 March 2018, 02:10 PM	#24
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	Its like a new car smell. It will go away at some point.

20 March 2018, 10:56 PM	#25
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,549	It won’t last long.... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=552948

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