Just wear it in the shower, the whole range can do it when new.
Have a new Deep Sea Blue and the bracelet is somewhat "squeaky" if you rotate your wrist or shake your hand.....sounds like a "dry" type of squeaky noise if that makes sense? Anyone else got the same thing with a new Rolex and/or can recommend what to do? (never had an issue with a new Rolex at all.....)
Might just swing by St. James in the next few weeks unless anyone has a bright idea. Thanks in advance.
Just wear it in the shower, the whole range can do it when new.
Perfectly normal. My 116600, 126600 and 126660 all squeak(ed).
Don’t think the fakers have replicated this yet!
In fact the Rolex Squeak is quite well renound!
Oh also, for God Sake don't do what I did once and spray a bit of WD onto the bracelet. The squeak stopped but I had a horrible, greasy wrist for weeks!
My two don't squeak ,they must be fakes.
Just wash it in some fairy liquid and get some of the solution in between the kinks with a soft tooth brush.
The tolerances of the bracelet links are so precise the friction causes the problem.
Funny you mention this as the last one I bought seemed to squeak for a while as well, then stopped. Probably after being washed.
Thanks for the helpful replies guys. As I said just have never had this with any new Rolex before so I (and the AD) were a little confused.
What is the bracelet like on the new one? I have had 2 of the older model as I really like the idea of the dssd but can’t get on with them due to imo the bracelet being to thin at the lug area. Just doesn’t suit my wrists which is a shame as other wise it’s the perfect watch for me!
I read that the new ones are wider at the top, care to comment?
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When I bought my 114060 last December, against my wife's advice, she remarked how squeaky and cheap it sounded.
Luckily a few showers later it stopped squeaking and I was able to confirm to her that it was in fact an Uber watch just as I'd told her (before the unauthorised purchase).
Miss that watch now. Doh.
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I have a new d-blue and have the same issue... soapy washing helps, but appears to be temporary. I'll be buying a rubber b or similar as soon as someone launches one for the updated model!
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Yes, 22mm lug width and generally better proportioned. Different enough that it might be worth revisiting.
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I must resist...... My Mrs has threatened to chop something off if I buy a third one and still don’t like it!!
Just out of interest, you guys who have a new one. Did you get from AD’s, were you on a list (and how long if so)
Thanks!
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I flew out to Belgium to buy mine from a private seller who wanted RRP+costs (Euro RRP is a little higher than here, but still a pretty good deal to avoid the wait or premium). I was given the tip by a forum member here.
I live a bit far from you, but you'd be welcome to come and take a look and try it on if you want. It's a worn watch, no precious safe queen!
Actually it would appear that they have... I just Googled it and came across this thread https://www.repgeek.com/rolex/286583...-bracelet.html
I want to respond with "let it squeak, it makes your fake Rolox, sorry..... replica Rolox.... more convincing"
Good thread :) I was worried as my SD50 was squeaking this weekend on it's first trip out of it's box, mind now at ease!
I miss my squeak now haha
I think all my new Rolex have squeaked out the box. A quick shower sorted each one!