I removed the bezel on my stupid SKX last night to clean it and the click spring is broken, I am hesitant to source one online due to the terrible quality and reviews I have seen so I am contemplating sending it to Seiko to get it fixed. I just had the watch serviced last year or the year before I cant remember.

What do you guys do when your bezel starts to become difficult, do you clean it yourself or send it for service?

Would you replace the click spring yourself or send it in? I believe the act of replacing the spring would be very simple but I am worried about getting a replacement of garbage quality.

http://www.mullerandson.com/store/p47/Genuine_Seiko_Click_Spring_from_SKX007%2F9_New_and_Inspected_~_US_Seller___Ships_Fast.html

I pop my bezels off whenever they get crunchy or sticky. With a Seiko, you should also lube the bezel gasket before re-installing.

Thank you so much, that's perfect.

Internet says silicon based lubricant is safe on the gasket apparently so I will order some as well, I really do appreciate the help.

click spring came in today, swapped it out and lubed the gasket and wow the bezel is buttery smooth now, it wasn't even this nice after it came back from service.

Glad to hear it. Next you'll be building your own watches.