PRS-4 bezel problem

[Sandpiper]

Pardon my ignorance on the inner workings of bezels but does anyone know what the problem is with my PRS-4 bezel?
The bezel was rarely used and had never seen salt water.
It had become stiff so I applied a few drops of oil between the bezel and case.
I let it soak in overnight then tried the bezel ( gently).
Something seemed to 'give', and to my alarm I found that it now turns both ways.
Any ideas?

[markrlondon]

I am not familiar with the PRS-4 bezel but it sounds like a spring has broken.

Depending on bezel design the spring in question can be a tiny coiled spring or a bent metal spring. Someone who knows the PRS-4 would need to say which it is (or what else it might be).

[Bry1975]

Sounds like the ratchet pawls need adjusting or the ratchet stamping replacing.

[Sandpiper]

Thanks for the help. I'll take it to my watch repair guy. I'd probably only make things worse if I started tinkering with it.

[James_]

Pop the bezel off and have a look. There will be a youtube video of what to do.

[markrlondon]

Thanks for the help. I'll take it to my watch repair guy. I'd probably only make things worse if I started tinkering with it.

Good idea. :-)