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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Tennessee
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Yikes! Screw on oyster bracelet working itself out
Well, I got a bit of a surprise today when I removed my 116710 from the winder and found that the clasp wouldn't open. On further inspection, I noticed that one of the screws had backed out enough to prevent the clasp from opening. If it had been any other of the bracelet screws I doubt I would have noticed...that is until the links separated and the watch fell into the ocean, canyon, lake or wherever I happened to be at the time. From now on I will do a periodic inspection. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 51
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I've had this happen before. screw would start coming loose, I screw it back in and then periodically it happens again. a tiny bit of Loctite on the screw threads solved the problem.
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#3 |
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Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: New Jersey
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I had a similar problem, where a screw would start to loosen after a few months of wear. I used a little Loctite on the screw threads and that solved the issue.
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Join Date: Oct 2023
Location: USA
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: NC
Watch: GMTII,TT & SS Sub
Posts: 156
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Yes, I had the very exact thing happen to me with my 16618. A screw completely backed out and the bracelet completely separated. The watch took a 6 foot tumble as a result. Thankfully the watch landed on carpeting and I was able to retrieve all the pieces without dramas.
Rolex applies a thread sealant/locker to the male threads of the bracelet screws for a reason. Every watch that I have that has the Loctite-like fluid applied to the bracelet screws ensures that everything remains firmly in place. Without the Loctite, you rely solely on a friction fit that requires precise torque applied to the screw to ensure that the screw does not back out. Consider the thread locker to be a cheap insurance policy. |
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