sbl1984 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hey all, Just received it today (ordered last tuesday). As this topic has been well covered, overall I am happy with the purchase. One minor issue, about which I just emailed Andrew, is that the bezel on mine is bi-directional and "loose." Assuming a replacement bezel is not available, does anyone know how to make it uni-directional or even "tighter?" Oh, as for the sweep, it looks to be 28,800. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr4driver Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 The bezel is supposed to be bi-directional (same as genuine). I'm no sure you can tighten it since it is not constructed like the genuine (it uses a bent wire instead of the flat washer for tension). When I took mine apart, I had to remove the crystal retaining ring bezel insert to get the thing all seated back down properly, then reattach the bezel insert. The bezel by itself would no snap back on properly. Hey all, Just received it today (ordered last tuesday). As this topic has been well covered, overall I am happy with the purchase. One minor issue, about which I just emailed Andrew, is that the bezel on mine is bi-directional and "loose." Assuming a replacement bezel is not available, does anyone know how to make it uni-directional or even "tighter?" Oh, as for the sweep, it looks to be 28,800. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 "Gen" DRSD has a bi-directional bezel? That automatically would disqualify it for use as a diving watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllergyDoc Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Gen is unidirectional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 AFAIK all vintage Rolex sport models had bi-directional bezels (rotates both ways, un-ratcheted) which would disqualify it as a dive watch theoretically. However, the bezels on the gens fit so well and tight that they do require a little effort to turn. Apparently this did prove to be problematic and thus later models were introduced with the uni-directional bezel (turns only one way, ratcheted). Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tr4driver Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 "Gen" DRSD has a bi-directional bezel? That automatically would disqualify it for use as a diving watch. Yep, I believe all the 1665's had a bi-directional bezel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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