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I always use loctite but only apply from the thread side of link with a spring bar tool, putting it on the screw itself causes binding when placing through the link it sticks to the inside of link and screw I have experienced this on several of my watches come to find out from the AD that it gets inside the link and does not move smoothly
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Personally I would not go out and buy some loctite just for the few bracelet screws I come across.
I do check all my watches periodically and I think I would always notice if any screws were backing out. I havn't seen that yet..
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...Having to use GLUE on a watch costing all those ££££?!
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I've seen and had the opposite problem. Turning the screw all the way in actually caused the threaded end to protrude from the bracelet side while the head was somewhat recessed. It was scraping the inside of the clasp when closing it. In cases like this, Loctite® could be useful. Setting screw flush on both sides, it was not screwed down tight. Loctite® will keep things where they belong. The last link I did, I noticed that Rolex uses a white compound of some kind. Different material, same purpose. I say use it if need to. Just stay away from the red stuff...
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I went on Monday to get an extra link from RSC.
He definately dipped the screw in something. I assumed it was some sort of lube. Could well have been loctite.
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I aggree with JJ
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Never had to use LOCTITE since I leave it to my watchmaker to add or remove links.
Since I'm not really contributing to "seriousness" of this thread, does that mean that I'm a tosser who gets banned? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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MY TT DJ Jubilee braclet had screws that backed out by themselves. It got to a point where I was constantly checking on the braclet, rubbbing my finger along the edge to feel if a screw or two were rising up. My braclet never came apart, but it was a constant concern and a maintenance issue. I finally brought it to my AD, who had the watchmaker loctite the screws. Haven't had a problem since, but then again, my DJ has not had much wrist time since then, since I picked up a GMT II C on the same visit, and it hasn't left my wrist since :)
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Do I Loctite?
Why yes, I always do. ![]()
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I have to be honest....I had to look up what the stuff was. When people say Loctite to me, I think of superglue!!!!!!
As for whether I would use it????? I would have my AD do anything like that so the answer is a resounding no! J |
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I've never used loctite either. I do occasionally check the screws to see if they are tight just safety.
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I always use locktite as it is cheap insurance.
To those who think it odd that a several thousand dollar watch has "glue" on the threads keep in mind one can find locktite in your 100k car, your 5 million dollar jet or whatever. Frankly locktite is quite a blessing as is allows a great degree of security along with the possibility of re-working or disassembly where older methods such as staking a screw are much less easy to re-work. Another trick to keep in mind is that all forms of locktite break down with heat, on manny applications I work with I apply a gentle heat source (heat gun or direct application of a warm sodiering iron) to the fastener prior to removal. |
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send some pics jj in south texas we are at 78 degrees thanks
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Never used any sort of thread-lock glue & never had a pin come loose
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This is what I use
From my page at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#loctite
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nope, not today anyways...
its on a ZULU !
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That's a very old post, Luis.
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If you subject your body and watch to temp changes; extreme cold and high heat which may make metals contract and expand; some type of bonding agent will provide the structural integrity to the screw or pin to help it hold.
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As I was unlocking my front door the other day, I felt a very usual thing happen on my left wrist. I was wearing a polartech long sleeve 'sweatshirt' type shirt w/elastic at the ends of the sleeves. I opened the door and went inside thinking, WTH... Upon lifting my sleeve, there was my GMTII floating around unanchored and ready to fall to the floor...
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I dont think it can hurt unless you use the red stuf so why not.
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IMHO Loctite is good, but probably overkill. If you use the stronger versions, the screws will be very difficult to remove if the occasion ever arises. Clear fingernail polish will give just a little resistance to prevent accidental loosening of the screws, but still allows for easy removal when desired.
The above is based on years of experience with GUNS, not watches. Please take everything I say with a grain of salt. ![]()
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