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waxy88 · 3 October 2021, 07:48 AM

Hi all…

Long term lurker, first time poster.

A couple of months back I got a new SS Sea Dweller from an AD.

Shortly after getting the watch I noticed that the bracelet was squeaking at the top of the watch where it meets the lugs.

I contacted the AD who said this sometimes happens with new watches and should stop eventually.

Two months on and it is still happening. I returned to the AD today and was told they would have to send it back to Rolex and it could take up to 8 weeks to get my watch back.

Has anyone experienced this squeaking and if so how did it get resolved?

Thanks in advance

Waxy

blufinz52 · 3 October 2021, 08:14 AM

It's pretty common that the bracelet squeaks for a while. It will go away. I wouldn't worry about it.

jrox · 3 October 2021, 08:14 AM

All new (steel) Rolexes squeaks. Enjoy while it happens. You will miss it once gone

HideMyWalletPlease · 3 October 2021, 08:14 AM

I haven’t really experienced this myself but it makes sense that RSC would be the best ppl to sort it out and yes it can take some time. I know it’s frustrating to wait so long just to be able to buy a watch and then once you have it having to send it off. Maybe if you would like to buy another watch explain the situation to your A.D. in a very friendly way and let them know that you absolutely do not blame them at all, but is it possible that you could get your next watch allocated now before you send this one off?

HideMyWalletPlease · 3 October 2021, 08:16 AM

Or maybe judging from the other replies it’s nothing to worry about? Honestly, I have never had a squeaky bracelet yet.

dnd2984 · 3 October 2021, 08:23 AM

Common. Mine stops after a few month. Wash it with soap and water.

sj24k · 3 October 2021, 08:24 AM

Have had it happen to a few new SS references in the past. Always went away after a few weeks/months. Don’t sweat it.

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HideMyWalletPlease · 3 October 2021, 08:27 AM

Now I’m imagining you’re in a boardroom giving a presentation for a billion dollar deal when the CEO of the other company says “get this guy out of here! His squeaky watch bracelet is driving me mad!”

doboy007 · 3 October 2021, 08:29 AM

Enjoy it while it still squeaks, haha

Oystersteel · 3 October 2021, 08:34 AM

Don't send it to Rolex, there's no need for that nonsense. Just about every SS Rolex I've ever bought has had a squeaky bracelet for varying amounts of time before going away. I've owned at least 30 brand new Rolex from AD's over the years so believe me when I tell you it's normal.

Tools · 3 October 2021, 08:35 AM

Wash it with warm water and liquid hand soap.

amanbra · 3 October 2021, 08:40 AM

It’s a sound only owners of brand new Rolexes get to enjoy, so enjoy =)

inadeje · 3 October 2021, 08:45 AM

So the solution is: dip the watch in virgin ultra press tuscan olive oil from the western valley for 11 minutes 34 seconds. Upon removing wipe down with a east african wild bull Chamois. Wash with givenchy shower gel. You should be good to go…

Alternatively, wear the watch a few weeks…

JSolution · 3 October 2021, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanbra

It’s a sound only owners of brand new Rolexes get to enjoy, so enjoy =)

Very true I managed to get my skydweller to last almost an entire year before the squeaking went away, that’s when you truly know the bracelet is brand new.

Enjoy it while it lasts !

Oystersteel · 3 October 2021, 08:54 AM

I personally love the sound. It's music to my ears.

JodyHighroller · 3 October 2021, 08:55 AM

Please go get your watch back. You’re asking for trouble by having them take it apart for an issue that will disappear on its own.

The squeaking will fade as you wear. It’s a sign of the excellent tolerances that Rolex has.

dba · 3 October 2021, 09:00 AM

This is a thing?

Keepchasing · 3 October 2021, 09:02 AM

I miss my squeaks.

Brew · 3 October 2021, 09:16 AM

My OP squeaked for about a year, but I think it went longer because I swim with it.

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socal5567 · 3 October 2021, 09:28 AM

Very normal and will go away eventually!

brandrea · 3 October 2021, 09:42 AM

You’ll miss it when it’s gone

Chloe&Harley · 3 October 2021, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

you’ll miss it when it’s gone

x2

Gromet · 3 October 2021, 11:32 AM

Yeah, once it breaks in it should go away.

Xkwazexboy · 3 October 2021, 11:46 AM

When I bought my 126660 it also had sweeping but about 6 months of wearing it daily it went away. Would just keep on wearing it and not worry about it.

Treetopflyer777 · 3 October 2021, 12:38 PM

My gmt did that for a year. Then it stopped.

Oystersteel · 3 October 2021, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

You’ll miss it when it’s gone

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chloe&Harley

x2

x3

donas · 3 October 2021, 01:06 PM

Yup, they do that. I had one that was quite loud, friends / coworkers would actually ask what was squeaking LOL. I gave it a good wash with water and dawn dish soap a few times and it stopped shortly thereafter. It may have stopped at that time on it's own, or the washing helped, dunno. It's not something I would be concerned enough to ship to RSC for if it was mine.

Boothroyd · 3 October 2021, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrox

All new (steel) Rolexes squeaks. Enjoy while it happens. You will miss it once gone

THIS!!

Boaters · 3 October 2021, 01:41 PM

If it bothers you wash it as said..

superpop · 3 October 2021, 01:58 PM

My SD43 did this for about 3 months. No biggy.

3 October 2021, 07:48 AM	#1
waxy88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 362	Squeaky bracelet Hi all… Long term lurker, first time poster. A couple of months back I got a new SS Sea Dweller from an AD. Shortly after getting the watch I noticed that the bracelet was squeaking at the top of the watch where it meets the lugs. I contacted the AD who said this sometimes happens with new watches and should stop eventually. Two months on and it is still happening. I returned to the AD today and was told they would have to send it back to Rolex and it could take up to 8 weeks to get my watch back. Has anyone experienced this squeaking and if so how did it get resolved? Thanks in advance Waxy

3 October 2021, 08:35 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Wash it with warm water and liquid hand soap. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

3 October 2021, 08:45 AM	#13
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	So the solution is: dip the watch in virgin ultra press tuscan olive oil from the western valley for 11 minutes 34 seconds. Upon removing wipe down with a east african wild bull Chamois. Wash with givenchy shower gel. You should be good to go… Alternatively, wear the watch a few weeks… __________________ ♛ 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

3 October 2021, 09:00 AM	#17
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	This is a thing? __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

3 October 2021, 08:14 AM	#2
blufinz52 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: NH Watch: 116400GV 124060 Posts: 1,194	It's pretty common that the bracelet squeaks for a while. It will go away. I wouldn't worry about it.

3 October 2021, 08:14 AM	#3
jrox "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London, UK Posts: 159	All new (steel) Rolexes squeaks. Enjoy while it happens. You will miss it once gone

3 October 2021, 08:14 AM	#4
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	I haven’t really experienced this myself but it makes sense that RSC would be the best ppl to sort it out and yes it can take some time. I know it’s frustrating to wait so long just to be able to buy a watch and then once you have it having to send it off. Maybe if you would like to buy another watch explain the situation to your A.D. in a very friendly way and let them know that you absolutely do not blame them at all, but is it possible that you could get your next watch allocated now before you send this one off?

3 October 2021, 08:16 AM	#5
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	Or maybe judging from the other replies it’s nothing to worry about? Honestly, I have never had a squeaky bracelet yet.

3 October 2021, 08:23 AM	#6
dnd2984 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,302	Common. Mine stops after a few month. Wash it with soap and water.

3 October 2021, 08:24 AM	#7
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	Have had it happen to a few new SS references in the past. Always went away after a few weeks/months. Don’t sweat it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 October 2021, 08:27 AM	#8
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	Now I’m imagining you’re in a boardroom giving a presentation for a billion dollar deal when the CEO of the other company says “get this guy out of here! His squeaky watch bracelet is driving me mad!”

3 October 2021, 08:29 AM	#9
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Enjoy it while it still squeaks, haha

3 October 2021, 08:34 AM	#10
Oystersteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: Exp 2/Sub/YM/GV Posts: 716	Don't send it to Rolex, there's no need for that nonsense. Just about every SS Rolex I've ever bought has had a squeaky bracelet for varying amounts of time before going away. I've owned at least 30 brand new Rolex from AD's over the years so believe me when I tell you it's normal.

3 October 2021, 08:40 AM	#12
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	It’s a sound only owners of brand new Rolexes get to enjoy, so enjoy =)

3 October 2021, 08:54 AM	#15
Oystersteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: Exp 2/Sub/YM/GV Posts: 716	I personally love the sound. It's music to my ears.

3 October 2021, 08:55 AM	#16
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Please go get your watch back. You’re asking for trouble by having them take it apart for an issue that will disappear on its own. The squeaking will fade as you wear. It’s a sign of the excellent tolerances that Rolex has.

3 October 2021, 09:02 AM	#18
Keepchasing "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 645	I miss my squeaks.

3 October 2021, 09:16 AM	#19
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	My OP squeaked for about a year, but I think it went longer because I swim with it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

3 October 2021, 09:28 AM	#20
socal5567 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: California Posts: 107	Very normal and will go away eventually!

3 October 2021, 09:42 AM	#21
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	You’ll miss it when it’s gone

3 October 2021, 11:32 AM	#23
Gromet "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: NY Posts: 22	Yeah, once it breaks in it should go away.

3 October 2021, 11:46 AM	#24
Xkwazexboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Toronto Watch: SDDS BLK, DJ36 TT Posts: 64	When I bought my 126660 it also had sweeping but about 6 months of wearing it daily it went away. Would just keep on wearing it and not worry about it.

3 October 2021, 12:38 PM	#25
Treetopflyer777 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 68	My gmt did that for a year. Then it stopped.

3 October 2021, 01:06 PM	#27
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Yup, they do that. I had one that was quite loud, friends / coworkers would actually ask what was squeaking LOL. I gave it a good wash with water and dawn dish soap a few times and it stopped shortly thereafter. It may have stopped at that time on it's own, or the washing helped, dunno. It's not something I would be concerned enough to ship to RSC for if it was mine.

3 October 2021, 01:41 PM	#29
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	If it bothers you wash it as said..

3 October 2021, 01:58 PM	#30
superpop "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Freeattle, WA Watch: SD43 and SS SkyD Posts: 435	My SD43 did this for about 3 months. No biggy.

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