denvro Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I have a question for the experts. I just bought my first replica Rolex. From hontwatch. He is a trusted dealer on RWI. The proces went pretty well and yesterday I've received the watch. But I think there is a problem with the bezel. It just turns both ways, without clicking, not able to lock it down in a specific position. Check out the video I made of it I emailed hontwatch about this, but his reaction is that it is okay. Reaction hontwatch:"the bezel is right turn ,not same gear as the new one ,the vintage models rolex bezel same this bezel ,and no gear ,just the new models have gear :)"This is not true right?Does a vintage DRSD 1665 have a spring/gear in the bezel? So it clicks when turning?If not, then is it supposed to turn this easy? I should be able to 'lock' the bezel in a certain position right? I think that's the function of this ring when diving with it.Below the QC pics I received from him before shipping. With the bezel nicely positioned at 12.Sent from my Xperia Z5 with Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mui.richard.hk Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 All vintage Subs do NOT have a click spring, they are bi-directional and had friction washers under bezel to hold their position. This is the same with 5513.a watch is meant to be worn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denvro Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Okay thanks for your quick reply! I didn't know that, although I've read quite some things about this model before purchasing this rep.But it is not supposed to turn so easily that it will turn automatically when wearing it right? Is there something I can do to prevent this? Sent from my Xperia Z5 with Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mui.richard.hk Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 If you remove the bezel carefully you'll find a friction washer installed between the bezel and the crystal retaining ring. I bend this washer slightly to adjust the turning resistance of the bezel.a watch is meant to be wornI take it you've never find this before so here's a video a watch is meant to be worn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker789 Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Yep - they're supposed to do that. My 1665 is the same and says hello! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denvro Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Okay, I carefully took the bezel off and ended up with below parts. No friction washer or whatsoever. Hope I can get this fixed and back together again Sent from my Xperia Z5 with Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSociety Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Correct there is NO click spring. You will need to use he dental floss trick to make it harder to turn. Shouldn't be too hardWant to Buy: GEN Rolex Movements and/or Franken Sub / GMT / v72 or DW Daytonas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capre Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Would it not be enough to bend the tension spring i tad? It looks flat now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denvro Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I will first try to bend the spring a bit. Can always try the toothpick trick if that doesn't work.What's the best way to get the tension spring back in?Sent from my Xperia Z5 with Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Unfortunately you don't have the gen spec bezel assembly for a 1665. Judging by the underside it was originally for a later SD model with a click spring. The wire clip you have is the what holds the bezel in place on the retaining ring. Your best option is to use the dental floss trick already suggested by TheSociety. You need to reassemble the bezel and thread a strand of dental floss under the bezel that will add friction to the bezel rotation. Alternatively you could source a gen spec assembly to install. Phong would be a good choice, it's what I installed on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpap Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Second the recommendation for phongSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denvro Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Unfortunately you don't have the gen spec bezel assembly for a 1665. Judging by the underside it was originally for a later SD model with a click spring. The wire clip you have is the what holds the bezel in place on the retaining ring. Your best option is to use the dental floss trick already suggested by TheSociety. You need to reassemble the bezel and thread a strand of dental floss under the bezel that will add friction to the bezel rotation. Alternatively you could source a gen spec assembly to install. Phong would be a good choice, it's what I installed on mine.Wow, thanks for the tips! Really love your watch! I'm planning to do some work on mine as well. Keep Phong in mind. But first I will try the dental floss trick.Did you trim the crown guards yourself?Sent from my Xperia Z5 with Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflash Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Did you trim the crown guards yourself?Thanks Yes I do my own mods. I tend use a diamond file for the CGs followed up with finer grades of sandpaper. Good luck with your build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denvro Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Thanks. The dental floss trick works like a charm. Now going to enjoy the wear for a little whileSent from my Xperia Z5 with Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denvro Posted December 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Really happy with the results for now. Thanks for the help everybody!Sent from my Xperia Z5 with Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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