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Rinaldo · 4 November 2011, 02:14 AM

My brand new (2 days old) GMT Master II squeaks (bracelet). What would you recommend to do? Oiling it?

mjclark32 · 4 November 2011, 02:16 AM

I recommend you wear it as often as possible. The squeak will eventually go away and you'll miss it...

Al1988 · 4 November 2011, 02:17 AM

Mine squeeked a little when I first got it too. Kind of went away as I wore it more. Perhaps its was wearing it under water or just general wearing but didn't last too long.

I wouldn't worry about it personally unless it persists for a while.

T-Rip · 4 November 2011, 02:18 AM

Thats so funny..I have the GMT2C as well, I just got it..Mine squeaks too... Im glad you posted this...

Richard. · 4 November 2011, 02:21 AM

It will stop squeaking soon enough, but if you want to accelerate that process, just wash it in soap and water.

cedargrove · 4 November 2011, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard.

It will stop squeaking soon enough, but if you want to accelerate that process, just wash it in soap and water.

x2

STEELINOX · 4 November 2011, 03:44 AM

Man, thats not spossed to happen to a solid link bracelet !

Gharddog03 · 4 November 2011, 04:49 AM

Enjoy it.

dddrees · 4 November 2011, 05:03 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Don't oil it, try washing it in warm water with hand soap.

nauticajoe · 4 November 2011, 05:08 AM

It's new - Enjoy it!....because that squeak won't last too long.

matt4hand · 4 November 2011, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

Welcome to TRF.

Don't oil it, try washing it in warm water with hand soap.

Dan is right on! X2

oceantimewide · 4 November 2011, 05:15 AM

I just got my GMTIIc steel/gold a week ago too! It's still squeaking a little, but much less than the first few days..

Is squeaking bad? If not, I'll just leave it than to using soap and water..

By the way, is GMTIIc steel/gold also termed as TT? What's TT? saw it in some other threads..

dddrees · 4 November 2011, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kierolex

I just got my GMTIIc steel/gold a week ago too! It's still squeaking a little, but much less than the first few days..

Is squeaking bad? If not, I'll just leave it than to using soap and water..

By the way, is GMTIIc steel/gold also termed as TT? What's TT? saw it in some other threads..

Squeaking isn't bad, it's your watches way of saying Hi!!!!

TT is Two Tone or Gold and Stainless Steel.

masterserg · 4 November 2011, 05:21 AM

Love thy squeak!

bayerische · 4 November 2011, 05:23 AM

Soap and water cures it.

Look at my signature.

Rags · 4 November 2011, 05:40 AM

Welcome to TRF & congrats on your new watch.

RRGHOST1 · 4 November 2011, 06:14 AM

Its the newness wearing in !

Z-Sub · 4 November 2011, 06:19 AM

I've had this a couple of times. First time, I used soap and water and only helped for a short time only from my experience. brought to my AD and after ultrasonic wash, it lasted only a minute. Sent to RSC and came back squeak free.

More recently when this happed to another new acquisition, I placed a drop of mineral oil to the link and then washed the watch and bracelet with soap and water and it's been squeak free for a few months.

errol0_7 · 4 November 2011, 06:41 AM

wear it in the shower, it will stop squeaking

Annan · 4 November 2011, 06:53 AM

Send your squeaky GMTs to me. I will wear them for you and when the squeak stops I will send it back.

handsfull · 4 November 2011, 07:33 AM

No oil! Oil attracts dirt (and it stains your clothes! LOL), both of my newer ones do this....it means they have tight tolerances

thewatchguy93 · 4 November 2011, 09:03 AM

When the squeak stops, you will miss its newness!!

Runnin' Rebel · 4 November 2011, 09:47 AM

Oil it ! Kidding me. Mine never squeaked. My LV squeaked a bit when I got it, I miss that sound

BOA · 4 November 2011, 12:07 PM

I know the squeak. It's a cheap sounding squeak for a new Rolex. I first heard it with my Milgauss, and it concerned me because I'd bought all my previous Rolexes new and had never heard it before. That cheap squeak. I turned to the forum and read all about it, but really, it only took away the fear that it might not be normal. It didn't make me like it. Then finally, it went away after wearing it for a while, which everyone said would happen, and I was glad it was gone.

Now maybe it has to do with the new steel, but I didn't hear it on my new black SS Daytona, nor on my new SD, so I don't know exactly why the squeak exists; only that it does go away after a while, and that it sounds very cheap for a Rolex. It wasn't a big deal and passed quickly, but to be honest, I'd have liked it a lot better if it had never squeaked in the first place. Did I say it sounds cheap? Not a good sound for a Rolex IMO, and I have eight others bought new besides the Milgauss that never squeaked.

Down the line on quality control, Rolex should add a step to remove the squeak. That cheap squeak. It's a bad thing for a luxury item; very bad to have a noticeable sound of imperfection coming from a thing of beauty, like the goddess across the table from you on your first date burping or cupping her hands under her armpits and pumping out the sounds of crepitation.

No offense to those who think it's a cute sound or something to tolerate because it goes away. To me, it's the quintessential sound of cheapness, and it shouldn't be there at all.

For disclosure purposes, I love my Milgauss and wear it quite often. It does not squeak. It also doesn't feel, look or sound cheap in any way, but neither did Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) after Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) got through with her in "My Fair Lady."

Finally, I am writing this pretty much tongue in cheek. I mean, who cares? Rolex doesn't, so I guess neither should we. So let's just live with it and joke about it, and ease others' concerns as well and encourage them to tolerate that unique, cheap squeak that only a brand spanking new Rolex has. Of course, before I can really claim that it's unique, I will need to see a scientific readout from an oscilloscope and compare it to the squeaks of really cheap watches. Hopefully then we can raise up our squeak and identify it by its unmistakably singular wavelength that only Rolex was able to create for the true WIS to enjoy, and then, only then, I promise to truly enjoy it.

Oh wait. I forgot. It's gone. That wonderful squeak.

RolexGMTman · 4 November 2011, 12:39 PM

WD40 Mate!!!

MortgageGuy · 4 November 2011, 12:58 PM

I miss the squeaking

dddrees · 4 November 2011, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOA

I know the squeak. It's a cheap sounding squeak for a new Rolex. I first heard it with my Milgauss, and it concerned me because I'd bought all my previous Rolexes new and had never heard it before. That cheap squeak. I turned to the forum and read all about it, but really, it only took away the fear that it might not be normal. It didn't make me like it. Then finally, it went away after wearing it for a while, which everyone said would happen, and I was glad it was gone.

Now maybe it has to do with the new steel, but I didn't hear it on my new black SS Daytona, nor on my new SD, so I don't know exactly why the squeak exists; only that it does go away after a while, and that it sounds very cheap for a Rolex. It wasn't a big deal and passed quickly, but to be honest, I'd have liked it a lot better if it had never squeaked in the first place. Did I say it sounds cheap? Not a good sound for a Rolex IMO, and I have eight others bought new besides the Milgauss that never squeaked.

Down the line on quality control, Rolex should add a step to remove the squeak. That cheap squeak. It's a bad thing for a luxury item; very bad to have a noticeable sound of imperfection coming from a thing of beauty, like the goddess across the table from you on your first date burping or cupping her hands under her armpits and pumping out the sounds of crepitation.

No offense to those who think it's a cute sound or something to tolerate because it goes away. To me, it's the quintessential sound of cheapness, and it shouldn't be there at all.

For disclosure purposes, I love my Milgauss and wear it quite often. It does not squeak. It also doesn't feel, look or sound cheap in any way, but neither did Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) after Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) got through with her in "My Fair Lady."

Finally, I am writing this pretty much tongue in cheek. I mean, who cares? Rolex doesn't, so I guess neither should we. So let's just live with it and joke about it, and ease others' concerns as well and encourage them to tolerate that unique, cheap squeak that only a brand spanking new Rolex has. Of course, before I can really claim that it's unique, I will need to see a scientific readout from an oscilloscope and compare it to the squeaks of really cheap watches. Hopefully then we can raise up our squeak and identify it by its unmistakably singular wavelength that only Rolex was able to create for the true WIS to enjoy, and then, only then, I promise to truly enjoy it.

Oh wait. I forgot. It's gone. That wonderful squeak.

TempoKing · 4 November 2011, 08:54 PM

I am amazed you can hear it squeaking
I have bought a few Rolex in my time but never heard one
squeak...are you sure you do not live near a farm ?

Perhaps...my hearing has gone - who knows !

nGage7962 · 4 November 2011, 09:07 PM

My DSSD squeaked when new. I took it to my local RSC and that is when I learnt that the squeak is normal and does go away within a small amount of time. I do not miss the squeak. In fact I pretty much stopped paying attention to it once I knew it was not a problem.

I guess I will look forward to my next squeak which I expect to come from a TT DJII.

Razor54 · 4 November 2011, 09:12 PM

My DSSD bracelet squeaked during the initial 2 weeks after I bought it new. After the 2nd week, no more...

4 November 2011, 02:14 AM	#1
Rinaldo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Switzerland Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 3	Brand new GMT squeaks My brand new (2 days old) GMT Master II squeaks (bracelet). What would you recommend to do? Oiling it?

4 November 2011, 02:16 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I recommend you wear it as often as possible. The squeak will eventually go away and you'll miss it... __________________

4 November 2011, 02:18 AM	#4
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Thats so funny..I have the GMT2C as well, I just got it..Mine squeaks too... Im glad you posted this... __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

4 November 2011, 02:21 AM	#5
Richard. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Posts: 964	It will stop squeaking soon enough, but if you want to accelerate that process, just wash it in soap and water. __________________ A father is someone who carries photographs in his wallet - where his money used to be.

4 November 2011, 03:44 AM	#7
STEELINOX 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,007	Man, thats not spossed to happen to a solid link bracelet ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN 274

4 November 2011, 02:17 AM	#3
Al1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York City Watch: Watch Posts: 995	Mine squeeked a little when I first got it too. Kind of went away as I wore it more. Perhaps its was wearing it under water or just general wearing but didn't last too long. I wouldn't worry about it personally unless it persists for a while.

4 November 2011, 04:49 AM	#8
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Enjoy it.

4 November 2011, 05:03 AM	#9
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Welcome to TRF. Don't oil it, try washing it in warm water with hand soap. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 November 2011, 05:08 AM	#10
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	It's new - Enjoy it!....because that squeak won't last too long.

4 November 2011, 05:15 AM	#12
oceantimewide "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex/VC/Patek Posts: 99	I just got my GMTIIc steel/gold a week ago too! It's still squeaking a little, but much less than the first few days.. Is squeaking bad? If not, I'll just leave it than to using soap and water.. By the way, is GMTIIc steel/gold also termed as TT? What's TT? saw it in some other threads..

4 November 2011, 05:21 AM	#14
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,427	Love thy squeak! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

4 November 2011, 05:23 AM	#15
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Soap and water cures it. Look at my signature. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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4 November 2011, 06:14 AM	#17
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,902	Its the newness wearing in !

4 November 2011, 06:19 AM	#18
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I've had this a couple of times. First time, I used soap and water and only helped for a short time only from my experience. brought to my AD and after ultrasonic wash, it lasted only a minute. Sent to RSC and came back squeak free. More recently when this happed to another new acquisition, I placed a drop of mineral oil to the link and then washed the watch and bracelet with soap and water and it's been squeak free for a few months. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

4 November 2011, 06:41 AM	#19
errol0_7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Watch: them come and go Posts: 689	wear it in the shower, it will stop squeaking __________________ John Sub 126610LV incoming GMT 126710 BLRO YM 40 126622 Rhodium IWC Portugieser Automatic 40.4mm - Pink dial

4 November 2011, 06:53 AM	#20
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,177	Send your squeaky GMTs to me. I will wear them for you and when the squeak stops I will send it back.

4 November 2011, 07:33 AM	#21
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	No oil! Oil attracts dirt (and it stains your clothes! LOL), both of my newer ones do this....it means they have tight tolerances

4 November 2011, 09:03 AM	#22
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	When the squeak stops, you will miss its newness!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

4 November 2011, 09:47 AM	#23
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Oil it ! Kidding me. Mine never squeaked. My LV squeaked a bit when I got it, I miss that sound __________________ ♛

4 November 2011, 12:07 PM	#24
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,169	I know the squeak. It's a cheap sounding squeak for a new Rolex. I first heard it with my Milgauss, and it concerned me because I'd bought all my previous Rolexes new and had never heard it before. That cheap squeak. I turned to the forum and read all about it, but really, it only took away the fear that it might not be normal. It didn't make me like it. Then finally, it went away after wearing it for a while, which everyone said would happen, and I was glad it was gone. Now maybe it has to do with the new steel, but I didn't hear it on my new black SS Daytona, nor on my new SD, so I don't know exactly why the squeak exists; only that it does go away after a while, and that it sounds very cheap for a Rolex. It wasn't a big deal and passed quickly, but to be honest, I'd have liked it a lot better if it had never squeaked in the first place. Did I say it sounds cheap? Not a good sound for a Rolex IMO, and I have eight others bought new besides the Milgauss that never squeaked. Down the line on quality control, Rolex should add a step to remove the squeak. That cheap squeak. It's a bad thing for a luxury item; very bad to have a noticeable sound of imperfection coming from a thing of beauty, like the goddess across the table from you on your first date burping or cupping her hands under her armpits and pumping out the sounds of crepitation. No offense to those who think it's a cute sound or something to tolerate because it goes away. To me, it's the quintessential sound of cheapness, and it shouldn't be there at all. For disclosure purposes, I love my Milgauss and wear it quite often. It does not squeak. It also doesn't feel, look or sound cheap in any way, but neither did Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn) after Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison) got through with her in "My Fair Lady." Finally, I am writing this pretty much tongue in cheek. I mean, who cares? Rolex doesn't, so I guess neither should we. So let's just live with it and joke about it, and ease others' concerns as well and encourage them to tolerate that unique, cheap squeak that only a brand spanking new Rolex has. Of course, before I can really claim that it's unique, I will need to see a scientific readout from an oscilloscope and compare it to the squeaks of really cheap watches. Hopefully then we can raise up our squeak and identify it by its unmistakably singular wavelength that only Rolex was able to create for the true WIS to enjoy, and then, only then, I promise to truly enjoy it. Oh wait. I forgot. It's gone. That wonderful squeak.

4 November 2011, 12:39 PM	#25
RolexGMTman Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Denmark Watch: GMT M II Posts: 42	WD40 Mate!!!

4 November 2011, 12:58 PM	#26
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I miss the squeaking __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

4 November 2011, 08:54 PM	#28
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	I am amazed you can hear it squeaking I have bought a few Rolex in my time but never heard one squeak...are you sure you do not live near a farm ? Perhaps...my hearing has gone - who knows !

4 November 2011, 09:07 PM	#29
nGage7962 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Sydney Watch: DJ41 TT Champagne Posts: 510	My DSSD squeaked when new. I took it to my local RSC and that is when I learnt that the squeak is normal and does go away within a small amount of time. I do not miss the squeak. In fact I pretty much stopped paying attention to it once I knew it was not a problem. I guess I will look forward to my next squeak which I expect to come from a TT DJII.

4 November 2011, 09:12 PM	#30
Razor54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 5	Not for long... My DSSD bracelet squeaked during the initial 2 weeks after I bought it new. After the 2nd week, no more...

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