Tutorial: How to fix the Bezel on a CLEAN GMT Master 2

[Freeflyer]

Hey all, I tried this and the bezel feels much snappier. However, there is also a gritty feel to it like scratch/gritty/sandy metal. All of the parts were washed/degreased and are super clean but the gritty feeling persists. I tried some clear silicone watch grease which didn’t seem to help. Any suggestions on how to make it feel more smooth in addition to snappy?

 

[Freeflyer]

Hi guys.
I have a Clean batgirl, from 2023. i could not click the bezel anymore and ordered a new spring from aliexpress. I now tried everything and can not get it to click again.. could someone give me some help? would be amazing! thanks.

You may have damaged the bezel gasket / hotel ring when removing and reinstalling. I’ve had it freeze on me before and that was the cause. A new ring was the solution.

 

[derjenigewelcher]

Hey all, I tried this and the bezel feels much snappier. However, there is also a gritty feel to it like scratch/gritty/sandy metal. All of the parts were washed/degreased and are super clean but the gritty feeling persists. I tried some clear silicone watch grease which didn’t seem to help. Any suggestions on how to make it feel more smooth in addition to snappy?

I guess the washer ring may not be flat on the case and bezel scruffs over it. Try enlarging radius of inner circle as a maybe-solution

 

[contender09]

how do i go about removing the bezel? is there a proper way or proper tool to use? sorry if this a noob question.

 

[derjenigewelcher]

how do i go about removing the bezel? is there a proper way or proper tool to use? sorry if this a noob question.

Read this thread.
If you are to lazy, post your question to google

 

[zNightx]

Thanks for the post, will try

 

[bertieng]

Is the gen 16710 bezel click spring compatible to be used on 126710? Any idea? Cheers

 

[Artyfowl]

Just wanted to express my thanks to the original poster and other members that posted valuable input.

I've a V3 pepsi and a modded batgirl coming from Prof hopefully soon and although I have no issues yet, i've just read the whole thread and feel im educated enough to try this should I need to.

Thank you all, absolutely superb

 

[derjenigewelcher]

i've just read the whole

You, Sir, are amazing

 

[daytonadude]

Aliexpress Hytrel works.
if your talking about the spring: everything is better than this CLEAN Spring it feels like rubber

This is making it impossible for me to turn my bezel correctly, I’ve sanded down the retaining ring but still no smooth movement

 

[derjenigewelcher]

This is making it impossible for me to turn my bezel correctly, I’ve sanded down the retaining ring but still no smooth movement

Maybe you messed up the gasket or didnt lube properly after degreasing

 

[daytonadude]

Maybe you messed up the gasket or didnt lube properly after degreasing

It’s definitely lubed properly and doesn’t look damaged. Maybe the retaining ring needs more sanding and the crystal gasket as well? It’s a Clark one

 

[syntaxis]

Hey,

as I’m currently slightly unmotivated to do the bezelfix by myself: can anyone recommend a trustworthy watchsmith/user in germany that is willing and able to perform the bezelfix on my clean gmt v2 ( in exchange of money, of course ;-) )

 

[syntaxis]

Hey,

as I’m currently slightly unmotivated to do the bezelfix by myself: can anyone recommend a trustworthy watchsmith/user in germany that is willing and able to perform the bezelfix on my clean gmt v2 ( in exchange of money, of course ;-) )

Problem solved: fixed it myself

 

[sting]

How did you fix it?

 

[derjenigewelcher]

How did you fix it?

Post 1.

 

[Cubatobaco]

Waiting for mine to come in so I can attempt this fix. Thanks for everyone participating in this thread, as well as the OP for starting it. Phenomenal thread!

 

[syntaxis]

How did you fix it?

I worked according to Updated Part 2 1.

Popped of the bezel, cleaned everything with ipa, stretched the spring and gave a little silicone lube on the pins of the spring.

No it rotates quite good and clicks way better.

That also helped me:

 

[syntaxis]

If anyone wonders how it „clicks“ after the fix. Here you go:

 

[derjenigewelcher]

If anyone wonders how it „clicks“ after the fix. Here you go:

Perfect. My expirience is that smartphone microphones make a more metal click, it should sound much more genuine in real life i guess. Congratulations!