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richard1948 · 17 March 2013, 06:10 PM

I have broken the bezel click spring on my GMT Master 16710

Can I refit the bezel without the spring, any complications?

Can I change to a 'press down and turn' friction plate system as on my Sub 5513?

Where is best place to get replacement, what is cost?

padi56 · 17 March 2013, 06:46 PM

Well the spring in nothing more than a bent bit of wire and most ADs could order you one or if near any RSC expect they could fit while you wait.

Rolex Richie · 18 March 2013, 02:34 AM

Mine broke too on my GMTII sub. Rolex Service Centre replaced it for free.
Good luck.

NKflyer · 18 March 2013, 04:11 AM

I recently ordered a generic replacement from Esslinger and when it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was the new style (longer). Big improvement, IMHO.

http://www.esslinger.com/rolex-gener...ck-spring.aspx

SeaDweller50 · 30 March 2013, 02:10 AM

I too purchased an aftermarket version and longer too. Much better than the old short ones.

Dan Pierce · 30 March 2013, 03:11 AM

Broke mine once. My watchmaker ordered another [can't remember the cost but it was too damn much for just a tiny bent wire] from Rolex and in the meantime just installed the bezel without it. Worked fine just like Tudor no-click bezels.
dP

17 March 2013, 06:10 PM	#1
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30 March 2013, 03:11 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Broke mine once. My watchmaker ordered another [can't remember the cost but it was too damn much for just a tiny bent wire] from Rolex and in the meantime just installed the bezel without it. Worked fine just like Tudor no-click bezels. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

18 March 2013, 02:34 AM	#3
Rolex Richie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leeds Watch: Sub 116613LB Posts: 187	Mine broke too on my GMTII sub. Rolex Service Centre replaced it for free. Good luck.

18 March 2013, 04:11 AM	#4
NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	I recently ordered a generic replacement from Esslinger and when it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was the new style (longer). Big improvement, IMHO. http://www.esslinger.com/rolex-gener...ck-spring.aspx

30 March 2013, 02:10 AM	#5
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I too purchased an aftermarket version and longer too. Much better than the old short ones.

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