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HauteHorlogerie · 4 February 2017, 03:19 AM

Most of my steel rolex squeaked for a period of time.

yannis · 4 February 2017, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mtgjr

Spray it with a liberal amount of WD-40.

don't do this haha

tifosi · 4 February 2017, 03:47 AM

You must be wearing it too loosely....

That being said, my 114060 doesn't squeak on or off the wrist.

Brandon(phila) · 4 February 2017, 05:15 AM

Shower with it for a week....always worked for me.....it will eventually go away

Cerachrom12 · 4 February 2017, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by arexander

What would happen if you put baby oil on it?

Bad idea. The oil would attract dirt and grime like a magnet. It would also leave your wrist a slimy mess. Why? The bracelet link squeak is a sign of tight manufacturer tolerances. It is a good thing, not bad.

Loevhagen · 4 February 2017, 06:06 AM

A bracelet will always keep on squeaking - unless it's dirty (fat, skin, etc).

Squeaking = clean bracelet- :) Just as simple as that.

A 10 year old bracelet will start squeaking - if cleaned properly.

Onikage · 4 February 2017, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

A bracelet will always keep on squeaking - unless it's dirty (fat, skin, etc).

Squeaking = clean bracelet- :) Just as simple as that.

A 10 year old bracelet will start squeaking - if cleaned properly.

That isn't true. There are enough OCD watch washers on here and 'the squeak' is only associated with newness and bracelet stiffness. My 16710 still has stiff clasp blades, but I've never heard a peep out of it.

jb335 · 4 February 2017, 06:22 AM

My new SubC has never squeaked. Not once. Maybe it wasn't actually new?! Mind blown....

BODOE · 22 March 2017, 12:31 AM

I actually joined this forum to learn more about this. I bought a gmt master ii, 116710ln from 2009 a few weeks ago. Its in great shape, looked like it was barely worn. Had service papers from 2015 as well. The bracelet squeaks a lot! I've isolated where it's coming from (the last links on both ends that touch the lugs). I've washed it with soap and water and the sound goes away for about 4 days, then it comes back. I wear this watch daily. It's kind of aggravating.

behardt · 22 March 2017, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BODOE

I actually joined this forum to learn more about this. I bought a gmt master ii, 116710ln from 2009 a few weeks ago. Its in great shape, looked like it was barely worn. Had service papers from 2015 as well. The bracelet squeaks a lot! I've isolated where it's coming from (the last links on both ends that touch the lugs). I've washed it with soap and water and the sound goes away for about 4 days, then it comes back. I wear this watch daily. It's kind of aggravating.

Spray silicone lubricant on both sides of bracelet (aim it in the links). No reason to get it in the end links, it's harder to get the excess out. After spraying the links, move them back and forth to work it in good. Finally, use a toothbrush and regular soap and water to clean the bracelet and remove all the excess. Bracelet will be silky as can be and no squeak. Yes, you can use a soft toothbrush, yes you can use silicone. That's what the watchmakers do to solve this issue for customers.

Sportwatchmania · 22 March 2017, 06:59 AM

wash it with soap maybe a few times and it's gone

slipperman · 22 March 2017, 08:30 AM

use a dry lube like jigaloo. no mess and nice smooth feel.

904VT · 22 March 2017, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Enjoy it while it lasts

Yes, as said it's the "new car smell" of a Rolex. I think the squeak is what gets me so excited about each new purchase

Nothing is needed to be done and all is completely normal

rolexnub · 22 March 2017, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Squeaking = clean bracelet- :) Just as simple as that.

I respectfully disagree with your comment.

I got my LVc new from an AD with all the stickers on (just delivered from Rolex Toronto) and it did not squeak even once.

BODOE · 23 March 2017, 02:27 AM

I agree. Squeaking doesn't mean a clean bracelet. When I clean my bracelet thoroughly, it STOPS squeaking. A few days later (arguably the watch is dirtier), the squeak comes back.

904VT · 23 March 2017, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BODOE

I agree. Squeaking doesn't mean a clean bracelet. When I clean my bracelet thoroughly, it STOPS squeaking. A few days later (arguably the watch is dirtier), the squeak comes back.

Perhaps it's not completely dry (the small mechanisms) when it doesn't squeak?

Most of the squeak I've ever noticed was from the clasp workings, not the bracelet links. The squeaking will stop as the watch gets more wear and use

LuminousMaximus · 23 March 2017, 02:45 AM

no chemicals! nothing ever never.

Just gentle soap and warm water...

tomsoro · 23 March 2017, 03:52 AM

I recommend accidentally spilling gravy on the bracelet and rinsing it with hot water - squeaking gone - it worked for me :-)

- Tom

4 February 2017, 03:47 AM	#33
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4 February 2017, 03:19 AM	#31
HauteHorlogerie Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: My house Watch: 519LN \| 64A Posts: 1,241	Most of my steel rolex squeaked for a period of time.

4 February 2017, 05:15 AM	#34
Brandon(phila) "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Brandon Location: Phila burbs Watch: DSSD Posts: 755	Shower with it for a week....always worked for me.....it will eventually go away

4 February 2017, 06:06 AM	#36
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,934	A bracelet will always keep on squeaking - unless it's dirty (fat, skin, etc). Squeaking = clean bracelet- :) Just as simple as that. A 10 year old bracelet will start squeaking - if cleaned properly.

4 February 2017, 06:22 AM	#38
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,975	My new SubC has never squeaked. Not once. Maybe it wasn't actually new?! Mind blown....

22 March 2017, 12:31 AM	#39
BODOE "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 7	I actually joined this forum to learn more about this. I bought a gmt master ii, 116710ln from 2009 a few weeks ago. Its in great shape, looked like it was barely worn. Had service papers from 2015 as well. The bracelet squeaks a lot! I've isolated where it's coming from (the last links on both ends that touch the lugs). I've washed it with soap and water and the sound goes away for about 4 days, then it comes back. I wear this watch daily. It's kind of aggravating.

22 March 2017, 08:30 AM	#42
slipperman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: westcoast Posts: 134	use a dry lube like jigaloo. no mess and nice smooth feel.

23 March 2017, 02:27 AM	#45
BODOE "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 7	I agree. Squeaking doesn't mean a clean bracelet. When I clean my bracelet thoroughly, it STOPS squeaking. A few days later (arguably the watch is dirtier), the squeak comes back.

23 March 2017, 03:52 AM	#48
tomsoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex DSSD D-Blue Posts: 4	I recommend accidentally spilling gravy on the bracelet and rinsing it with hot water - squeaking gone - it worked for me :-) - Tom

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