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Best screwdriver for Rolex bracelet?
Hello all,
Own a 41mm Sub Date. Going to start making my own bracelet adjustments. 2 questions: Best screwdriver size / brand? Which Loctite is the correct for the screws? Thanks in advance! |
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Tons of options out there for less, but these two are nice.
https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...tips-included/ https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-ge...djusting-tool/ |
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My wife suggests Grey Goose
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Rolex 2100 tool.
Perfect for the job. OEM is Hard to find but there are a couple of manufacturers producing the copies of the OEM tool typically in green (vs the stock silver/gray) The 2100 tool or copy is Really the best option. The first one is finished better and more closely matches the Rolex OEM tool. I have all 3. https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-ge...SAAEgJR2fD_BwE https://mccawcompany.com/product/hor...ex-submariner/
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Thanks all very appreciated!
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A Vodka and OJ
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Stay away from watchscrewdrivers.com. It’s a scam site. Who would have thought that the watch screwdriver industry is so big.
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Purple loctite 222. For oyster link adjustments, I would recommend a hollow ground flat head. Check out the Panerai screwdriver. Swiss built and you can find on eBay.
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I like to use Bergeron size 1.4 for Oyster bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I just used a Burgeon 1.6mm to change my submariner oyster bracelet over to a rubber b strap.
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Ordinary alternatives from burgeon or whoever without hollow grind and tip that fills the slot (thickness)will damage the screw heads every time. Loctite 221 or 222 will work.
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Have agree but with any tool no matter the make it's only as good as the person using it.
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Been using this one for many years. Has a nice hollow ground blade so it stays in the slot without distorting the screw head.
https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-sc...tips-included/ |
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Best for Oyster I’ve found is one that came in kit with SD 16600. I have the Swiss kit, but don’t find them as good as Rolex original.
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Good information. Thank you
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Just got another tool that is similar to the rolex 2100 tool.
This one unlike the rest, is made of stainless steel (typically there have been made of aluminum) it is a bit heavier than the rest. Text Seems to be taking the piss out of rolex ADs lack of stock. Finishing is nice.
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Cousins have Bergeon hollow ground/parallel tips in stock.
They will fit a Burgeon screwdriver body of the appropriate size
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Here is something I have put together when it comes to Rolex and screwdrivers.
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what spring tool would you recommend? |
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In the UK, other options include the Panerai 1.6mm screwdriver and Victorinox 30411 (A.3643) mini screwdriver. Both have hollow ground tips.
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what is the correct size tip for oyster and also jubilee bracelets?
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my bad, read above.
1.4 jubilee and 1.6 for oyster. |
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