Guest Sql_pl Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 I have a little play in my WM9/BK V3 Sub and I am not sure if it is pretty normal or maybe I should do something about it. Not much but still pisses me off a little as I guess I am kind of anal and need to correct it a few times a day. Here is how it looks (please excuse the dust): And it is within one click. Too much? What do you think? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Sql_pl i finally found some one who has to same habits like i have. Be careful if you don't control it it will cost you a lot of money. My 1680 was changed at least 7 times before i thought it was finished ( still need a true top hat for it ) Back to your problem. Let's start I'm not an expert but i think that the little metal spring that is in between the bezel ring and the crystal retaining ring needs to be adjusted . If you bent this spring so that it stick out more it will give more resistance to the turning of the bezel. But just wait until the rel experts chime in before you dismount your bezel. In the mean time try to relax ( not always easy if you ask me ) Carpe Diem Cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 It looks like your bezel has more play in it than my V3. I took mine apart and adjusted the spring as Cats suggested. I still don't like the bezel action. It's good, not great. I have a gen bezel (which requires a gen crystal ring to install). The ring is incoming. You can solve the problem too ... all it will take is a little more $$$ Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Bending the click spring sounds like a good idea to me. The gen 16800 I'm wearing today has no play- it clicks forward, with no back play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted August 17, 2010 Report Share Posted August 17, 2010 Easy option is to remove the insert, adjust the bezel so it has just 'gone over' the klik, then replace the insert That will ensure that the insert is lining up with each movement of the bezel. If you mean the bezel is rotating counter clockwise while the watch is worn, but not actually 'going over' the klik to be 'arrow to 59', then as above, see if you can tighten the bezel spring Of course, it all depends on how much it bothers you, personally, I would just use it as an excuse to rotate the bezel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 I had the same issue (it really annoyed me) and removed the bezel and readjusted the click spring. After a couple of weeks the spring broke and the bezel was rotating in both directions. So I purchased a spring from Clarks and installed it. In my opinion, the Clarks' spring is better, there is almost no movement/ play in the bezel now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyd3 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I've been trying to gather parts over the last couple of weeks to replace my WM9/BK sub bezel with a gen bezel assembly. I gave up after too many problems in sourcing the parts, delays in getting them and the cost. I did end up replacing the click spring with one from watchbandman50. It made a world of difference. After bending the new spring slightly, there is virtually no play in the bezel and action is very gen like. This is a very easy mod that in my opinion, is well worth doing. Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 So it seems that your bezel is to loose? How about turning is it easily to do? Bending the spring won't help maybe ask BK for a better Bezel. The V3 Bezel isn't as good as the V2 from fitting. If you need the Insert more slligned to the twelve a click marker just pop of the insert and slligned it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highoeyazmuhudee Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 i wouldnt worry about it go and play with the gen, theres some sway on the bezel alignment there as well. visit the AD, best way to gauge how accurate your rep feels and functions, might even be surprised by a few things. i'd personally be more OCD'd over the luminous markers being all asymmetrically filled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 I had the same issue (it really annoyed me) and removed the bezel and readjusted the click spring. After a couple of weeks the spring broke and the bezel was rotating in both directions. So I purchased a spring from Clarks and installed it. In my opinion, the Clarks' spring is better, there is almost no movement/ play in the bezel now. mj, Thanks for the tip. After reading this a few weeks ago, I ordered a Clark's spring and bezel washer for my WM9 v1. It really tightened up the bezel! It feels very precise now! Thanks again, another mj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeSentier Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 my personal advice: just relax as one of the guys said before...I have 3 gens, and none of them had a perfect alignment. I went to the AD because it bothered me, and I guess he adjusted the insert. MY 16610 LV still has some gentle play and doesn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hey I'm happy when my bezel doesn't fall off once a week. Pick your battles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 my personal advice: just relax as one of the guys said before...I have 3 gens, and none of them had a perfect alignment. I went to the AD because it bothered me, and I guess he adjusted the insert. MY 16610 LV still has some gentle play and doesn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Hey I'm happy when my bezel doesn't fall off once a week. Pick your battles. Careful...if you keep picking your battles, they won't heal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted September 20, 2010 Report Share Posted September 20, 2010 Love the thread since my bezel on my BK WM9 V3 since it has some back play for a 10min space. I think it is the click spring as well (unless it is the teeth of the inner bezel). I tried to bend mine but it is a no go. The clark one would be this one right?eBay Help a poor fellow in need Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmj Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 mj, Thanks for the tip. After reading this a few weeks ago, I ordered a Clark's spring and bezel washer for my WM9 v1. It really tightened up the bezel! It feels very precise now! Thanks again, another mj No worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Love the thread since my bezel on my BK WM9 V3 since it has some back play for a 10min space. I think it is the click spring as well (unless it is the teeth of the inner bezel). I tried to bend mine but it is a no go. The clark one would be this one right?eBay Help a poor fellow in need Cheers That's the one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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