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BDL · 22 February 2024, 04:48 AM

So my 2007 116713 has lost that snappy bezel movement and it is more "sticky" for lack of a better word.

Is this fixable DIY? If so, I imagine this would require removing the bezel which sounds super scary. Is it?

Or....is this a sign to send in for a full service.

Thanks for the insight.

-Brandon

Tools · 22 February 2024, 06:22 AM

If you take it apart you will have pieces flying everywhere, these are not generally DIY.

Have you simply washed it out with warm soapy water?

BDL · 22 February 2024, 08:00 AM

Tried soapy water with moving it back and forth. No dice.

Ironstark · 27 February 2024, 09:29 PM

Its not a DIY job. Its held on with a one use only "Hytrel" washer. Once removed its damaged and cannot be re-used. You'd have no way to re-secure it once taken off. Plus you'd need specific jigs and dies. This is not a "pop off with a knife" type.
This would be classified as a "quick service" (over the counter while you wait) type job at an RSC or accredited workshop at a retailer, however given the age of the watch, I'm sure they'd recommend a full service.
If its performance is good, you can refuse the service but it may be considered too old for a part job only.

BDL · 28 February 2024, 06:46 AM

Cheers for the response.

22 February 2024, 04:48 AM	#1
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 949	GMT Master II Bezel issues/removal So my 2007 116713 has lost that snappy bezel movement and it is more "sticky" for lack of a better word. Is this fixable DIY? If so, I imagine this would require removing the bezel which sounds super scary. Is it? Or....is this a sign to send in for a full service. Thanks for the insight. -Brandon

22 February 2024, 06:22 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,067	If you take it apart you will have pieces flying everywhere, these are not generally DIY. Have you simply washed it out with warm soapy water? __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

22 February 2024, 08:00 AM	#3
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 949	Tried soapy water with moving it back and forth. No dice.

27 February 2024, 09:29 PM	#4
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Its not a DIY job. Its held on with a one use only "Hytrel" washer. Once removed its damaged and cannot be re-used. You'd have no way to re-secure it once taken off. Plus you'd need specific jigs and dies. This is not a "pop off with a knife" type. This would be classified as a "quick service" (over the counter while you wait) type job at an RSC or accredited workshop at a retailer, however given the age of the watch, I'm sure they'd recommend a full service. If its performance is good, you can refuse the service but it may be considered too old for a part job only.

28 February 2024, 06:46 AM	#5
BDL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: @ticks_and_sticks Posts: 949	Cheers for the response.

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