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Daniel23456 · 28 August 2019, 12:55 AM

Guys,
I wanted to know if what I am experiencing is normal...
The Bezel of my Tudor Pelagos feels awesome as you might have heard or felt for those who handled one. When it gets wet though, for example operating it under the sink, it doesn't feel smooth, feels sticky, grints and like stuck... When it gets dry or when adding soap to the mix it feels fine again... I have never had a diver that I actually used underwater, but feels weird that it happens... I looked for some similar problems, and found some people saying the same thing. One of them said that he went to his AD and the AD said that it's normal and the tolerances are so tight that even a drop of water can make it jam... Sounds kinda weird to me... I would love to have some info if anyone has... Thanks!

scurfa · 28 August 2019, 02:02 AM

I used the Pelagos as my work dive watch when it came out a few years ago, I rinsed it with fresh water and it was fine, is it possible yours has a build up of grime caused by salt water or chlorine?

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Daniel23456 · 28 August 2019, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by scurfa

I used the Pelagos as my work dive watch when it came out a few years ago, I rinsed it with fresh water and it was fine, is it possible yours has a build up of grime caused by salt water or chlorine?

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Thanks for the Reply,
I doubt that... It happened when I didn't even go to the beach or anything... Just from getting wet at the sink...
RSC did take my bezel off and put it back on though... When I serviced it under warranty... So maybe there something happened? But it operated just fine, and after I put it in warm water with soap it got fine again... But now every time it gets wet, the same thing happens...

scurfa · 28 August 2019, 02:32 AM

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Thanks for the Reply,
I doubt that... It happened when I didn't even go to the beach or anything... Just from getting wet at the sink...
RSC did take my bezel off and put it back on though... When I serviced it under warranty... So maybe there something happened? But it operated just fine, and after I put it in warm water with soap it got fine again... But now every time it gets wet, the same thing happens...

It must have a problem, the soap will be acting as a lubricant for a while then it’s probably making it worse, I no longer wear mine but the bezel works perfect and in my opinion has the best bezel action I have come across, is it possible the bezel could of got hit and it’s been knocked out of shape?

R G · 28 August 2019, 02:58 AM

Nope, it’s pretty normal in my experience for a completely normal and functioning bezel to feel grittier and harder to turn when submerged or even heavily soaked in water.

Daniel23456 · 28 August 2019, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by scurfa

It must have a problem, the soap will be acting as a lubricant for a while then it’s probably making it worse, I no longer wear mine but the bezel works perfect and in my opinion has the best bezel action I have come across, is it possible the bezel could of got hit and it’s been knocked out of shape?

Looks like everything is really fine with the bezel in terms of how it sits and all... I am really clueless at that point...

Daniel23456 · 28 August 2019, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by R G

Nope, it’s pretty normal in my experience for a completely normal and functioning bezel to feel grittier and harder to turn when submerged or even heavily soaked in water.

I wonder how gritty we're talking about... I feel like it is not supposed to be like that... But operates just fine when dry...

tudorbaja27 · 28 August 2019, 03:43 AM

Clean it up under the bezel. It got dirty

R G · 28 August 2019, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Daniel23456

I wonder how gritty we're talking about... I feel like it is not supposed to be like that... But operates just fine when dry...

Gritty. A tolerance when you turn the bezel, grainy feeling.

It happens with some bezels when wet.

77T · 28 August 2019, 06:39 AM

My guess is the temperature of the water may be more important than the water itself.

Either way, get the bezel off, clean all the surfaces and reinstall.

The buildup of sunscreen, sweat, regular dust and dirt makes a nice goo that’ll stay relatively compliant at room temperature. But cold water or any temp below 90° is going to turn it into a gel-like material that resists movement.

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Mr.Rolex1 · 28 August 2019, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Clean it up under the bezel. It got dirty

Same as a Sub

Daniel23456 · 28 August 2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

My guess is the temperature of the water may be more important than the water itself.

Either way, get the bezel off, clean all the surfaces and reinstall.

The buildup of sunscreen, sweat, regular dust and dirt makes a nice goo that’ll stay relatively compliant at room temperature. But cold water or any temp below 90° is going to turn it into a gel-like material that resists movement.

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Even though it is ceramic? I think I will just go to an RSC and see what's the deal with that... I can't think of a reason why it would be dirty from the underside as I didn't do anything special with the watch, which is really suspicious to me... But on the other hand, what else can it be ... Thanks!

R G · 28 August 2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Daniel23456

Even though it is ceramic? I think I will just go to an RSC and see what's the deal with that... I can't think of a reason why it would be dirty from the underside as I didn't do anything special with the watch, which is really suspicious to me... But on the other hand, what else can it be ... Thanks!

It’s not dirt.

Let us know how you get on with that.

Daniel23456 · 28 August 2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by R G

It’s not dirt.

Let us know how you get on with that.

That's my guess too...
I am flying abroad for two weeks and then I'll put it at my local RSC. Promise to update. Cheers

MikeRomeo · 2 November 2021, 01:52 PM

Hi Daniel23456,
I recently purchased an LHD and took it diving for the first time (in seawater). I experience the same difficulty to operate the bezel when the watch is submerged and even after the dive while the watch is still wet. I assume it has to do with materials and tight tolerances of the bezel. After thorough rinsing and drying the bezel runs smooth again. I didn’t experience this with any other diver from seiko or oris and assume it is something the designers of tudor overlooked.

I am curious to know if you found any resolution to the problem since you open this thread in 2019?

28 August 2019, 12:55 AM	#1
Daniel23456 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Watch Land Posts: 652	Stiff/sticky bezel underwater Guys, I wanted to know if what I am experiencing is normal... The Bezel of my Tudor Pelagos feels awesome as you might have heard or felt for those who handled one. When it gets wet though, for example operating it under the sink, it doesn't feel smooth, feels sticky, grints and like stuck... When it gets dry or when adding soap to the mix it feels fine again... I have never had a diver that I actually used underwater, but feels weird that it happens... I looked for some similar problems, and found some people saying the same thing. One of them said that he went to his AD and the AD said that it's normal and the tolerances are so tight that even a drop of water can make it jam... Sounds kinda weird to me... I would love to have some info if anyone has... Thanks!

28 August 2019, 02:02 AM	#2
scurfa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,254	I used the Pelagos as my work dive watch when it came out a few years ago, I rinsed it with fresh water and it was fine, is it possible yours has a build up of grime caused by salt water or chlorine? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram @scurfawatches

28 August 2019, 03:43 AM	#8
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Clean it up under the bezel. It got dirty __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

28 August 2019, 06:39 AM	#10
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,695	My guess is the temperature of the water may be more important than the water itself. Either way, get the bezel off, clean all the surfaces and reinstall. The buildup of sunscreen, sweat, regular dust and dirt makes a nice goo that’ll stay relatively compliant at room temperature. But cold water or any temp below 90° is going to turn it into a gel-like material that resists movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 November 2021, 01:52 PM	#15
MikeRomeo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Philippines Posts: 1	Same experience with my new LHD Hi Daniel23456, I recently purchased an LHD and took it diving for the first time (in seawater). I experience the same difficulty to operate the bezel when the watch is submerged and even after the dive while the watch is still wet. I assume it has to do with materials and tight tolerances of the bezel. After thorough rinsing and drying the bezel runs smooth again. I didn’t experience this with any other diver from seiko or oris and assume it is something the designers of tudor overlooked. I am curious to know if you found any resolution to the problem since you open this thread in 2019?

28 August 2019, 02:58 AM	#5
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	Nope, it’s pretty normal in my experience for a completely normal and functioning bezel to feel grittier and harder to turn when submerged or even heavily soaked in water.

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