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Old 5 March 2016, 07:54 PM   #1
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Bezel Gap Is This Normal??

Hi,

Is it normal to have a gap between the bezel and case? I have a gap at 12 and 6 o'clock. Also I can press down on the bezel. When I do that it helps to decrease the gap and can feel a bit of a spring action.

Is the gap normal and do you have the same gaps with your rolex?

Pic shows the gap at 6 o'clock.

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Old 5 March 2016, 07:57 PM   #2
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Totally normal mate - the bezels "float" on a ball bearing mechanism.
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Old 5 March 2016, 07:58 PM   #3
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Normal.
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Old 5 March 2016, 08:12 PM   #4
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Normal. Several threads on this issue don't be afraid to use the search function. Nice two tone by the way (can't wait to get mine back from RSC)
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Old 5 March 2016, 08:14 PM   #5
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Pressing down makes it easier to turn the bezel.
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Old 5 March 2016, 09:16 PM   #6
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You're going to go as others have said, nice piece.
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Old 5 March 2016, 10:35 PM   #7
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very normal
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Old 6 March 2016, 02:41 PM   #8
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That's good to hear. So all of yours have a gap too?
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Old 6 March 2016, 02:55 PM   #9
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That's good to hear. So all of yours have a gap too?
Gap is normal. What's tough to tell from the picture you posted is that the gap is uniform around the entire bezel/case. You mention in your post that you have a gap at 12 and 6. It should be exactly the same gap around entire bezel.
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Old 7 March 2016, 04:37 AM   #10
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Gap is normal. What's tough to tell from the picture you posted is that the gap is uniform around the entire bezel/case. You mention in your post that you have a gap at 12 and 6. It should be exactly the same gap around entire bezel.
My gap is only sitting at 12 and 6 o'clock.

Can someone show me what your gap looks like?

I spoked to my AD and they said it was normal. But just want to make sure.
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Old 7 March 2016, 05:01 AM   #11
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My gap is only sitting at 12 and 6 o'clock.

Can someone show me what your gap looks like?

I spoked to my AD and they said it was normal. But just want to make sure.
Normal. The bezel floats on 3 spring loaded ball bearings and a one way stop which prevents from turning backwards.
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Old 7 March 2016, 05:18 AM   #12
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Bezel Gap Is This Normal??

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My gap is only sitting at 12 and 6 o'clock.



Can someone show me what your gap looks like?



I spoked to my AD and they said it was normal. But just want to make sure.

Below are 4 pictures - 12 o'clock 3, 6 and 9. You can see the very slight space between the bezel and the case is uniform in all pictures. I hope this helps.




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Old 7 March 2016, 05:39 AM   #13
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Gap looks bigger at 12 and 6 because end links have a curve where they touch the case at that point. Normal.


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Old 7 March 2016, 05:49 AM   #14
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My gap is only sitting at 12 and 6 o'clock.

Can someone show me what your gap looks like?

I spoked to my AD and they said it was normal. But just want to make sure.
Sorry mate - only my wife gets to see my gap!
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Old 7 March 2016, 06:10 AM   #15
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Looks fine to me
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