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Roly25 · 8 October 2018, 04:09 AM

I was trying to add a link to my 16710 and I noticed one of the screws on the bracelet won't go flush. It sticks out slightly and I try to put pressure on it. I don't want to put too much since I don't want to damage the screw or the thread. Has anyone experienced this before?

tom2517 · 8 October 2018, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Roly25

I was trying to add a link to my 16710 and I noticed one of the screws on the bracelet won't go flush. It sticks out slightly and I try to put pressure on it. I don't want to put too much since I don't want to damage the screw or the thread. Has anyone experienced this before?

Can't say I have seen that before.

Tools · 8 October 2018, 04:15 AM

Take it out and compare it to another one. If they are all the same, it is a problem with the link, not the screw bar.

Seibei · 8 October 2018, 04:17 AM

Someone has probably tried too hard to screw it in when the screw and bracelet links were not properly aligned. This has then most likely damaged threads.

BobDyl · 8 October 2018, 04:27 AM

The screws need to be returned to the same screw holes they came from, they are polished in place at the factory and made perfectly flush. So I would pull all the screws you pulled out previously and gently try them in the various screw holes until they are all flush. No forcing necessary to find the correct fit... good luck.

Divingdeep87 · 8 October 2018, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BobDyl

The screws need to be returned to the same screw holes they came from, they are polished in place at the factory and made perfectly flush. So I would pull all the screws you pulled out previously and gently try them in the various screw holes until they are all flush. No forcing necessary to find the correct fit... good luck.

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Chadridv · 8 October 2018, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Someone has probably tried too hard to screw it in when the screw and bracelet links were not properly aligned. This has then most likely damaged threads.

either that or it's not the right screw.

GBD · 8 October 2018, 04:46 AM

I would back it all the way out while applying gentle pressure down, and once you hear the "click" you'll know the threads are seated properly to be screwed down. Just treat it the way you would with a winding crown being screwed down.

thesharkfactor · 8 October 2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BobDyl

The screws need to be returned to the same screw holes they came from, .

correct..

JohnLT · 8 October 2018, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BobDyl

The screws need to be returned to the same screw holes they came from, they are polished in place at the factory and made perfectly flush. So I would pull all the screws you pulled out previously and gently try them in the various screw holes until they are all flush. No forcing necessary to find the correct fit... good luck.

This sounds like the most reasonable answer to me. Ive had the same issue and the solution was simply rearranging the screws/pins.

Brian Page · 8 October 2018, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

either that or it's not the right screw.

It's not the right screw...

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Kingfish01 · 8 October 2018, 05:40 AM

Could be cross threaded

Droolex · 8 October 2018, 05:55 AM

I would also consider cleaning the screw and screwhole there might be some loctite (or other grime) keeping your from threading properly.

Jocke · 8 October 2018, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

It's not the right screw...

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To me it looks like Omega screw.

Jocke · 8 October 2018, 06:22 AM

I'm pretty sure the screw has come in obliquely.

Old Geezer · 8 October 2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Droolex

I would also consider cleaning the screw and screwhole there might be some loctite (or other grime) keeping your from threading properly.

This is what I was thinking assuming the screws fit flush at some point in time.

pickettt · 8 October 2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Roly25

I was trying to add a link to my 16710....

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8 October 2018, 04:09 AM	#1
Roly25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: MY Metro Area Watch: Rolex Milgauss, Posts: 233	Rolex Screw won't go flush I was trying to add a link to my 16710 and I noticed one of the screws on the bracelet won't go flush. It sticks out slightly and I try to put pressure on it. I don't want to put too much since I don't want to damage the screw or the thread. Has anyone experienced this before?

8 October 2018, 04:15 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,473	Take it out and compare it to another one. If they are all the same, it is a problem with the link, not the screw bar. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 October 2018, 06:22 AM	#15
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I'm pretty sure the screw has come in obliquely. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

8 October 2018, 04:17 AM	#4
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Someone has probably tried too hard to screw it in when the screw and bracelet links were not properly aligned. This has then most likely damaged threads.

8 October 2018, 04:27 AM	#5
BobDyl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 917	The screws need to be returned to the same screw holes they came from, they are polished in place at the factory and made perfectly flush. So I would pull all the screws you pulled out previously and gently try them in the various screw holes until they are all flush. No forcing necessary to find the correct fit... good luck.

8 October 2018, 04:46 AM	#8
GBD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 442	I would back it all the way out while applying gentle pressure down, and once you hear the "click" you'll know the threads are seated properly to be screwed down. Just treat it the way you would with a winding crown being screwed down.

8 October 2018, 05:40 AM	#12
Kingfish01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: MD Posts: 164	Could be cross threaded

8 October 2018, 05:55 AM	#13
Droolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Watch: RG SeaQ Pano date Posts: 321	I would also consider cleaning the screw and screwhole there might be some loctite (or other grime) keeping your from threading properly.

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