Misaligned Bezel on GMT IIC...Is this a simple fix?

[dardeca]

My father has a 18K GMT IIC that he purchased a little over a year ago. Recently, we noticed that the triangle on the ceramic bezel does not line up properly at 12 o'clock. Effectively, it is off center a degree or 2 (i.e., the triangle points more between 1 min - 2 min after the hour). When turning the bezel, there is obviously very defined points where the bezel is allowed to stop (attribute that to the ball bearing system I guess)...and that doesn't appear to be the issue. From what I can tell, it's as if the entire bezel was either placed just a bit off on the case, or the ceramic insert was set improperly in the rotating bezel.

So here is my question, is there a simple way to adjust the bezel so that the triangle on it lines up properly with 12 o'clock. Again, it's only off a few degrees...but I'm not familiar with how the various parts are put together and whether minor adjustments such as this are even doable. I don't mind taking it to a qualified Rolex technician...I'm more trying to figure out if the entire bezel would need to be replaced.

Thoughts?

[andromeda160]

the numbers on the bezel insert so im sure your mech's fine it was just misplaced, I dont know how there set in so maybe the font was missaligned? or if it could slide after being put in. I don't think it will be an expensive fix... unless it needs a new insert. Is it still under warranty?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by dardeca

My father has a 18K GMT IIC that he purchased a little over a year ago. Recently, we noticed that the triangle on the ceramic bezel does not line up properly at 12 o'clock. Effectively, it is off center a degree or 2 (i.e., the triangle points more between 1 min - 2 min after the hour). When turning the bezel, there is obviously very defined points where the bezel is allowed to stop (attribute that to the ball bearing system I guess)...and that doesn't appear to be the issue. From what I can tell, it's as if the entire bezel was either placed just a bit off on the case, or the ceramic insert was set improperly in the rotating bezel.

So here is my question, is there a simple way to adjust the bezel so that the triangle on it lines up properly with 12 o'clock. Again, it's only off a few degrees...but I'm not familiar with how the various parts are put together and whether minor adjustments such as this are even doable. I don't mind taking it to a qualified Rolex technician...I'm more trying to figure out if the entire bezel would need to be replaced.

Thoughts?

Myself would not worry about it the bezel is supposed to be moved and in reality to line up to your second time zone.Afraid if its worries you that much the bezel insert must be removed and replaced but that needs special tools so its back to a RSC .

[dardeca]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

the numbers on the bezel insert so im sure your mech's fine it was just misplaced, I dont know how there set in so maybe the font was missaligned? or if it could slide after being put in. I don't think it will be an expensive fix... unless it needs a new insert. Is it still under warranty?

Yes...it's under warranty. Purchased December 2011.

[Camel]

It sounds like the insert was'nt aligned 100% - RSC should be able to sort it out in a jiffy.