Submariner Bezel Tight all of the sudden

[HEWLIO]

For some reason the bezel on one of my subs got tight and extremely hard to turn. If you can manage to turn it to 6 it will start to loosen up but after you stop it will get tight again. Is there any way to lubricate or fix this?

Thanks

[ammandel]

The bezel can easily get clogged up with dirt and grime which would cause the movement of it to change, it is easy to remove and clean the 'teeth' in the bezel construction which should solve your problem, there are a number of guides to help you remove the bezel from a sub. Heres one I just googled: Clicky

[HEWLIO]

The bezel can easily get clogged up with dirt and grime which would cause the movement of it to change, it is easy to remove and clean the 'teeth' in the bezel construction which should solve your problem, there are a number of guides to help you remove the bezel from a sub. Heres one I just googled: Clicky

Thanks for the link, i tried to get it off but i couldn't and now i am able to turn the bezel clock wise now before it was only counter clock wise. so i don't think dirt is the problem the spring must be broken. Also how water proof are reps? cause i was on a band trip at busch gardens and got it wet more than ever so just curious.

[ammandel]

I think you are right about the problem, I hope you are able to fix it somehow! All reps will vary in water-proofness particularly chronographs with extra buttons. A simple Submariner with a good tight screw down crown and a tightly fitted caseback should be able to sustain a good amount of water though. Mine does!