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RJRJRJ · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:07 am

When you tap on the glass with a fingernail, does it make a loose/hollow/clicking type noise? Im pretty sure its normal, but for some reason I found myself tapping it today and became curious. Its not the glass thats loose, but appears to be the way the bezel is attached that causes the effect.

br549 · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:20 am

I don't know personally but I do remember reading this thread on a Navi World a while back. Maybe this will help.
viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5386&p=42741&hilit=loose+crystal#p42741

Elwyn

Spartan · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:36 am

Same thing here with my Navi World.
I took it to my AD and asked him to "fix" it; he changed the gaskets for me and it helped a bit; now the bezel is much tighter than before but the
"loose/hollow/clicking type noise" is still there...

I remember forum member Mah had the same thing with his WORLD and had it sent for a complete overhaul. He said that the noise had stopped, or was much less, I cant remember.

Bottom line.......... all NAVIs are delicate.

breitlingsource · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:43 am

I also remember another user having this problem with a Montrbillant.

Breitling Bloke · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:04 pm

RJRJRJ wrote:

When you tap on the glass with a fingernail, does it make a loose/hollow/clicking type noise? Im pretty sure its normal, but for some reason I found myself tapping it today and became curious. Its not the glass thats loose, but appears to be the way the bezel is attached that causes the effect.

RJRJRJ do you have a barometer in your Navi? :wink:

Only kidding

I haven't noticed it on my Monty - the bezel is still quite stiff - but it gets very little wrist time.

I have been away from home for nearly 4 months and didn't bring the little devil with me as it was supposed to be sold (maybe it still is, must send an email) but have really been missing it for the "life" it has when compared with my B-1 & Aerospace.

Any way - I digress:

Interested to hear from others with a similar problem - any guide to the age of the pieces involved?

lloydg · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:44 pm

RJRJRJ wrote:

When you tap on the glass with a fingernail, does it make a loose/hollow/clicking type noise? Im pretty sure its normal, but for some reason I found myself tapping it today and became curious. Its not the glass thats loose, but appears to be the way the bezel is attached that causes the effect.

I've often wondered the same thing on my navi, I came to the conclusion that it must be down to expansion and contraction within the watch. try taking it off for ten minutes or so then tap the glass, the sound is totally different, much more solid. I still refuse to accept that navis should be wrapped in cotton wool, they are a good everyday watch which are far tougher than people give them credit for. :lingsrock:

Breitling Bloke · **Posted:** Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:59 pm

lloydg wrote:

. try taking it off for ten minutes or so then tap the glass, the sound is totally different, much more solid. I still refuse to accept that navis should be wrapped in cotton wool, they are a good everyday watch which are far tougher than people give them credit for. :lingsrock:

Brilliant - always amazes me how anal we Breitling lovers are.

I love this place

Staffwolf · **Posted:** Fri Sep 25, 2009 12:17 am

My Navi doesn't make any noise when tapped? The bezel is very tight and rotation is quite stiff. I don't understand why people say they are Fragile? If I am doing something where it may get damaged, I wear my Seiko "beater".

Why would you risk damaging your Breitling when you've got a beater?
:lingsrock:

enezdez · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:12 am

RJRJRJ wrote:

When you tap on the glass with a fingernail, does it make a loose/hollow/clicking type noise? Im pretty sure its normal, but for some reason I found myself tapping it today and became curious. Its not the glass thats loose, but appears to be the way the bezel is attached that causes the effect.

Staffwolf wrote:

My Navi doesn't make any noise when tapped? The bezel is very tight and rotation is quite stiff. I don't understand why people say they are Fragile? If I am doing something where it may get damaged, I wear my Seiko "beater".

Why would you risk damaging your Breitling when you've got a beater?
:lingsrock:

Hi All!

Currently, I own two Navitimers and none of them make any noise whatsoever - however, the bezel rotation is much more arduous on the Snowbird (need lots of elbow grease - lol). Conversely, the 50th bezel can be rotated somewhat effortlessly as compared to the former.

Furthermore, I agree with you 1000% Staffwolf - the Navitimers arent as fragile as people protray them to be! As stated in a previous thread I have done it all wearing a Navitimer including getting it wet before knowing that they do not like water - it's like wearing a pussy cat on your wrist or more like a Bengal Tigress - LMAO :guns:

Best Regards,

Enezdez

The Engineer · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:36 am

Hi

Tap, Tap, No nothing, I can hear the sound of the sea, oh that's cause I am in the middle of the Atlantic

Its been talked about before, general view was loose gaskets/seals, when did you last have a service?

And no cotton wool here, its always Navi time :wink:

Ian

Alan M · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:49 am

My Datora goes nowhere near Taps!

Nowhere near water at all!

therod82 · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:43 pm

My Navi makes the same clicking/hollow noise when I tap the crystal with my fingernail. I noticed this some time ago and just assumed it's normal, but any professional opinions would be appreciated.

Dave

RJRJRJ · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2009 1:13 pm

Thanks for the input everyone. Sounds like it might be a normal thing, but I guess ill have them take a look when I take it in for regulation.

Tim S · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:47 am

RJRJRJ wrote:

Thanks for the input everyone. Sounds like it might be a normal thing, but I guess ill have them take a look when I take it in for regulation.

Hope the regulation goes well.

Interesting topic. Mine doesn't seem to make too loud of a noise, nothing that bothers me anyway and my slide is fine, takes a little bit of effort to wind but that's good as it's therefore not too loose.

Navi's are tough enough

RJRJRJ · **Posted:** Wed Sep 30, 2009 11:50 am

Tim S wrote:

RJRJRJ wrote:

Thanks for the input everyone. Sounds like it might be a normal thing, but I guess ill have them take a look when I take it in for regulation.

Hope the regulation goes well.

Interesting topic. Mine doesn't seem to make too loud of a noise, nothing that bothers me anyway and my slide is fine, takes a little bit of effort to wind but that's good as it's therefore not too loose.

Navi's are tough enough

My bezel actually seems to have the perfect resistance. Firm, but not tight, and not loose. When I just got it the first thing I thought was how the bezel felt just right.

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