Seiko - Stuck Bezel

crosstownk

Following the successful repair of clock thanks to excellent advice from this forum, I'm hoping to resolve this problem.

I've a Seiko SND255P1 watch (pic below). I've worn it every single day for over 10 years and it's never given a moments bother.

The bezel (if that's the correct term) is stuck. It contains measurements in a slide rule fashion for making various aviation type calculations. It most likely became stuck from lack of use as I have no real need for it.

I'd like to free it up so it can turn as intended.

Any ideas?

Tigger

these guys reckoned that a bit of lubricant frees it up

also pics of the inside of your watch

http://www.thewatchsite.com/34-watchmaking-tinkering/158818-removal-stem-movement-seiko-slide-rule-chrono.html

crosstownk

I'll try a small drop of light oil. I don't want to put too much in as I'd be concerned that it would just attract dirt.

fret_wimp2

Ive had this before with my seiko monster. Grit, fluff and dirt build up and seize the bezel.
First things first : DONT USE OIL!

Oil can denature the rubber seals and leave your watch vulnerable to water damage.

I fixed it by:
1. Holding the watch under a slowly running tap and gently turning the bezel. after a few seconds the crud got losened and the bezel freed up.
2. If you want to lubricate it after this, use a tiny bit of silicon grease. its cheap on ebay, i got a tub for about 5 quid and it will last forever. Silicon wont adversely affect any rubber seals on the watch.

T-Maxx

I have the same model - great watch IMHO - but mine's bezel kept popping off. After nearly losing it I decided to just glue it in place permanently. The slide rule 'could' be handy but it's complex and with technology nowadays I found I never used it anyway.

CarltonBrowne

Another suggestion I've heard is to run a bit of dental floss between the case and the bezel.

crosstownk

T-Maxx wrote: »

I have the same model - great watch IMHO - but mine's bezel kept popping off. After nearly losing it I decided to just glue it in place permanently. The slide rule 'could' be handy but it's complex and with technology nowadays I found I never used it anyway.

It's not the most expensive watch out there but it does look unique in it's own way. I like it a lot. I agree with the use of slide rule - any half arsed app can return that info but I do like to have something 'old school' that can match today's technology!

CarltonBrowne wrote: »

Another suggestion I've heard is to run a bit of dental floss between the case and the bezel.

That seems like a simple idea. So simple that it might actually work! I'll give it a go.

In other news, I managed to finally get a new battery for my 16 year old Casio G-Shock. I haven't worn the Casio since I got the Seiko so it's nice to have a second watch.