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dazooom · 24 September 2022, 03:19 AM

What is the best way to loosen a tight bezel on a vintage 1675 GMT?

WD40? Silicone Spray? Removing it and soaking it in water with a drops of Dawn soap?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Stan Cooper · 24 September 2022, 03:30 AM

Some good hints here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=317644

springer · 24 September 2022, 03:32 AM

You can try a little silicone grease, but keep the spray away from it. You might want to have a watchmaker look at it. There can be several various issues that may cause the bezel to not turn properly - whether it be too tight or too loose.

Here is a link a put together on diagnosing bezel issues.

https://gmtforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...5c31358e4c5cd9

Tools · 24 September 2022, 03:55 AM

Since it is a press down to unlock, friction fit, about the only thing that can make it difficult to turn is whatever is keeping it from being pressed down and released.

Good cleaning and a bit of silicone or lithium grease should be the answer.

TuRo · 24 September 2022, 04:05 AM

Usually a bit of held grit, gubbins or a V slightly warped retaining ring - Watchmaker can clean/ fix in 5 mins usually !
Popping it off is easy, but getting it back on is a bit of a knack - so perhaps best leave it to a watchmaker unless your loins are girded!

Dan S · 24 September 2022, 04:09 AM

A watchmaker would remove it and decide how to fix it based on an inspection. Could just be a lot of gunk.

springer · 24 September 2022, 04:41 AM

This is the ultimate DNA collection. GMT 1675.

Filipão · 24 September 2022, 04:54 AM

Are you pushing the bezel down... just wondering.

Dan S · 24 September 2022, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

This is the ultimate DNA collection. GMT 1675.

Love to see them in that condition.

yowlie · 24 September 2022, 05:25 AM

I pry off with a plastic butter knife from a fastfood restaurant. Very slowly push in the blade edge and then give a little twist up. Wipe all surfaces with paper towel. Put all parts back exactly the same and pop back into place.

dbhak22 · 24 September 2022, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

This is the ultimate DNA collection. GMT 1675.

JP, I think I may have you beat:

This was found in a drawer in Montana after decades and nearly thrown out!

zapokee · 24 September 2022, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dbhak22

JP, I think I may have you beat:

This was found in a drawer in Montana after decades and nearly thrown out!

I mean, that's practically a whole person in there.

dbhak22 · 24 September 2022, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

I mean, that's practically a whole person in there.

Haha! I was expecting to find fingernails and hair too…

77T · 24 September 2022, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

I mean, that's practically a whole person in there.

With CRISPR gene editing and recombinant DNA replicants we could reconstruct the original owner, or a Frankenstein combination of multiple owners…

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swaini3 · 24 September 2022, 07:12 PM

JustinK · 25 September 2022, 02:41 AM

Yuck! 😷😷😷

24 September 2022, 03:30 AM	#2
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,709	Some good hints here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=317644 __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

24 September 2022, 03:32 AM	#3
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,196	You can try a little silicone grease, but keep the spray away from it. You might want to have a watchmaker look at it. There can be several various issues that may cause the bezel to not turn properly - whether it be too tight or too loose. Here is a link a put together on diagnosing bezel issues. https://gmtforum.com/viewtopic.php?f...5c31358e4c5cd9 __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

24 September 2022, 03:55 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,044	Since it is a press down to unlock, friction fit, about the only thing that can make it difficult to turn is whatever is keeping it from being pressed down and released. Good cleaning and a bit of silicone or lithium grease should be the answer. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 September 2022, 04:05 AM	#5
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,504	Usually a bit of held grit, gubbins or a V slightly warped retaining ring - Watchmaker can clean/ fix in 5 mins usually ! Popping it off is easy, but getting it back on is a bit of a knack - so perhaps best leave it to a watchmaker unless your loins are girded! __________________ So the graduations hang on the wall, but they never really helped us at all, No they never taught us what was real, Iron and coke, chromium steel, And we're waiting here in Allentown.... ALLENTOWN - Billy Joel

24 September 2022, 04:09 AM	#6
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,902	A watchmaker would remove it and decide how to fix it based on an inspection. Could just be a lot of gunk. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

24 September 2022, 05:25 AM	#10
yowlie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oakland Watch: 1680 pumpkin Posts: 123	I pry off with a plastic butter knife from a fastfood restaurant. Very slowly push in the blade edge and then give a little twist up. Wipe all surfaces with paper towel. Put all parts back exactly the same and pop back into place.

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JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,053	Yuck! 😷😷😷

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