I am sorry, didn't explain very well. I was using a pin to try and dislodge a rusty ball. Any way a new ball on top of its spring sits too high and jams the bezel. The ball also wants to escape the case and disappear into outer space. I have used all my current supply of balls, still none the wiser. Or is just me?
Lol. Ok, now it makes sense. I believe what might have happened, is since the ball was rusty, every time the bezel would turn, rust falls off the ball, filling the hole. May be the rust settled on the bottom of the hole, and the spring being lighter, rises to the top of the compacted rust. I would try removing the spring, check the condition of it. I don't know how long it should be, but just check the general condition (not rusty or corroded, no weak metal etc.) Once it's out, try to clean the hole with a pin. Stick it in the hole, and tap the bottom of the hole, and scrap the side walls lightly. See if you get any debris out of the hole. Then stuck the spring back in and then the ball. If it still rides high, try pushing the spring down with the pin to see if its all the way seated. Yes, the ball and spring are very small, and can be lost easily. Best way to work with them is to set a cloth under the work area so that the parts will not roll. As far as lost click balls, the ball out of the tip of a ball point pen is the same size as the click ball. If you are out of click bals, let me know. I'll tell you how to remove them from the ball point pen.
