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Colnago · 7 October 2012, 05:58 PM

...I have a 2254.50 and my bezel appears to not be clicking as loudly as it used to and it seems to turn with a lot less force, in fact next to no force at all....is it a common fault?....what's happened?....anyone know?....can I fettle it myself or is it a service job?

Colnago · 8 October 2012, 11:40 AM

Nobody?.....is it possible for me to remove the bezel using the same method for removing the bezel from a Submariner so I can at least have a look and see if something is worn (spring or internal face of bezel)?

Kringkily · 8 October 2012, 02:17 PM

Diver bezels can be removed with that circular grip tool or by using a bezel removal tool to check for wear. All the 2254 that I have sold, the bezel should firmly click instead of gliding easily as you stated in your OP

Colnago · 8 October 2012, 02:46 PM

Thanks George, sounds like something is worn because it hasn't always done this, it used to be quite firm, now a slight knock will rotate it......not sure what tool you are talking about, it's not possible to just "prise" it off as you can with a Submariner for instance?

Kringkily · 8 October 2012, 03:11 PM

it should come off in the same fashion as a submariner bezel.

Colnago · 9 October 2012, 04:40 PM

George....thanks again for the info.....I did read somewhere else on the forum that a special tool was needed and it should not be a job to be tackled at home....anyone else out there know different?....or maybe even taken one off themselves?

crew · 9 October 2012, 07:56 PM

My guess is that the internal "click spring" sheared. This would allow the bezel to turn with little to no resistance.
Otto Frei sells several tools that are suited to removing a bezel.
Here's a link:
http://www.ofrei.com/page1392.html

If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, and many people don't, just take your watch to any competent watch maker. It should be a relatively cheap and fast repair.

Colnago · 9 October 2012, 09:55 PM

Thanks John, that's what I intend to do (the watchmaker route)....I am not scared of taking off a bezel (done it to a few Sub's) but if there's the least bit chance that I need a special tool I am not inclined to invest in something I may never use again and I am not risking it by using a tool that perhaps isn't designed for the task....it's been drummed into me since I was a kid "always use the right tool for the job, anything else can be dangerous or cause damage"....thanks again for the help and advice guys

7 October 2012, 05:58 PM	#1
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	2254 bezel question... ...I have a 2254.50 and my bezel appears to not be clicking as loudly as it used to and it seems to turn with a lot less force, in fact next to no force at all....is it a common fault?....what's happened?....anyone know?....can I fettle it myself or is it a service job? __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

8 October 2012, 11:40 AM	#2
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Nobody?.....is it possible for me to remove the bezel using the same method for removing the bezel from a Submariner so I can at least have a look and see if something is worn (spring or internal face of bezel)? __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

8 October 2012, 02:46 PM	#4
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Thanks George, sounds like something is worn because it hasn't always done this, it used to be quite firm, now a slight knock will rotate it......not sure what tool you are talking about, it's not possible to just "prise" it off as you can with a Submariner for instance? __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

9 October 2012, 04:40 PM	#6
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	George....thanks again for the info.....I did read somewhere else on the forum that a special tool was needed and it should not be a job to be tackled at home....anyone else out there know different?....or maybe even taken one off themselves? __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

9 October 2012, 09:55 PM	#8
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Thanks John, that's what I intend to do (the watchmaker route)....I am not scared of taking off a bezel (done it to a few Sub's) but if there's the least bit chance that I need a special tool I am not inclined to invest in something I may never use again and I am not risking it by using a tool that perhaps isn't designed for the task....it's been drummed into me since I was a kid "always use the right tool for the job, anything else can be dangerous or cause damage"....thanks again for the help and advice guys __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

8 October 2012, 02:17 PM	#3
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	Diver bezels can be removed with that circular grip tool or by using a bezel removal tool to check for wear. All the 2254 that I have sold, the bezel should firmly click instead of gliding easily as you stated in your OP

8 October 2012, 03:11 PM	#5
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	it should come off in the same fashion as a submariner bezel.

9 October 2012, 07:56 PM	#7
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,259	My guess is that the internal "click spring" sheared. This would allow the bezel to turn with little to no resistance. Otto Frei sells several tools that are suited to removing a bezel. Here's a link: http://www.ofrei.com/page1392.html If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, and many people don't, just take your watch to any competent watch maker. It should be a relatively cheap and fast repair.

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