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deansot53 · 3 March 2019, 10:39 PM

Please could you let me know if its normal that if you push down on the bezel of the submariner there is a little give like a spring/spongy effect towards the crystal. Is this OK as I have only just noticed it. My watch is a 116613lb 2018 so relatively new.

GoingPlaces · 3 March 2019, 10:41 PM

I have a GMT and my bezel is not springy at all. It’s pretty fixed/firm.

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jbert12 · 3 March 2019, 10:58 PM

I haven’t checked my SD43, but if I push straight down on my Tudor BB Steel bezel towards my wrist, it does have a spring-like effect.

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travisb · 3 March 2019, 11:03 PM

Normal. It's even more prevalent on the Deepsea.

Wristwatcherboy · 3 March 2019, 11:38 PM

Yes on my brand new SD43 there is a very slight movement downwards if the ceramic bezel is pressed, then it springs back up. I imagine this has to do with the ratcheting mechanism, and also the slight clearance needed between the bezel and the case.

inadeje · 3 March 2019, 11:47 PM

Yes, normal. Under the bezel there is a high-tensile circular shim which is uneven from new, this shim serves to keep lateral pressure on the rotating bezel so that its motion is not in direct contact with the case. The lateral motion you see is merely that shim compressing in and out and is “normal”.

Rashid.bk · 3 March 2019, 11:53 PM

Normal, it's sitting on spring loaded ceramic ball bearings.

T01 · 4 March 2019, 12:15 AM

Normal

Junior_ · 4 March 2019, 12:38 AM

Crap, my 114060 is defective, too!

Kidding, of course, though it’s fair question to ask.

It’s completely normal.

j-watch · 4 March 2019, 01:07 AM

The 6 digit Subs and SD's are all "springy", and do not sit absolutely flush, but the 6 digit GMT's sit flush with no springiness at all.

77T · 4 March 2019, 01:17 AM

It’s when the bezel stops being “springy” on the new models that one should be concerned that detritus has accumulated underneath to an excessive level.

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TimingIsEverything · 4 March 2019, 01:51 PM

Normal.

SS Oyster · 4 March 2019, 01:55 PM

Normal - used to have it in my LVc when I owned it. Have it on my DSSD.

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3 March 2019, 10:39 PM	#1
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Bezel Springy on my Submariner is it normal. Please could you let me know if its normal that if you push down on the bezel of the submariner there is a little give like a spring/spongy effect towards the crystal. Is this OK as I have only just noticed it. My watch is a 116613lb 2018 so relatively new.

3 March 2019, 11:47 PM	#6
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Yes, normal. Under the bezel there is a high-tensile circular shim which is uneven from new, this shim serves to keep lateral pressure on the rotating bezel so that its motion is not in direct contact with the case. The lateral motion you see is merely that shim compressing in and out and is “normal”. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

4 March 2019, 01:17 AM	#11
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	It’s when the bezel stops being “springy” on the new models that one should be concerned that detritus has accumulated underneath to an excessive level. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 March 2019, 10:41 PM	#2
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	I have a GMT and my bezel is not springy at all. It’s pretty fixed/firm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2019, 10:58 PM	#3
jbert12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NE Posts: 92	I haven’t checked my SD43, but if I push straight down on my Tudor BB Steel bezel towards my wrist, it does have a spring-like effect. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2019, 11:03 PM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Normal. It's even more prevalent on the Deepsea.

3 March 2019, 11:38 PM	#5
Wristwatcherboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London, UK Posts: 233	Yes on my brand new SD43 there is a very slight movement downwards if the ceramic bezel is pressed, then it springs back up. I imagine this has to do with the ratcheting mechanism, and also the slight clearance needed between the bezel and the case.

3 March 2019, 11:53 PM	#7
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Normal, it's sitting on spring loaded ceramic ball bearings.

4 March 2019, 12:15 AM	#8
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Normal

4 March 2019, 12:38 AM	#9
Junior_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: John Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 658	Crap, my 114060 is defective, too! Kidding, of course, though it’s fair question to ask. It’s completely normal.

4 March 2019, 01:07 AM	#10
j-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: Wisconsin Watch: HULK, BLRO, 16523 Posts: 605	The 6 digit Subs and SD's are all "springy", and do not sit absolutely flush, but the 6 digit GMT's sit flush with no springiness at all.

4 March 2019, 01:51 PM	#12
TimingIsEverything Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: WatchULookinAt Location: US Posts: 564	Normal.

4 March 2019, 01:55 PM	#13
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Normal - used to have it in my LVc when I owned it. Have it on my DSSD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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