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DaveInLA · 21 September 2008, 02:02 PM

My screwdriver kit has 3/32" and 5/64" flatheads, and one is too small, the other too big. What size am I looking for? thanks

DaveInLA · 21 September 2008, 02:24 PM

Argh, I'm having a BEAR of a time removing one of the screws in this bracelet. I took it to RSC in BH recently to adjust the bracelet, but I want to change it a little now. RSC is too far away for a simple bracelet change (they also removed a fixed link for me), and the local AD doesn't have a jeweler on staff every day.

Anyway, I think the watchmaker at RSC put too much loctite in the threads, because it's pretty much impossible to remove. I shaved down the 5/64" screwdriver a little so it fits well, but it just won't remove the screw. I can adjust the other screws on the bracelet, but the 2 that were tampered by RSC are stuck. What else can I do except take it to RSC or AD?

DaveInLA · 21 September 2008, 05:05 PM

Anybody? I'm going to head to the hardware store tomorrow.

Art161 · 21 September 2008, 05:11 PM

Bring the watch to the hardware store and see if they have a screwdriver that provides more torque than your present one.

worktolivelife · 21 September 2008, 05:23 PM

1.6mm i believe for the oyster bracelet, the issue you may have is with the thickness of the blade most don't fill the slot, reducing the torque you can apply

steve

DaveInLA · 21 September 2008, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the info, but I think it has to be more than 1.6 mm. My 5/64" screwdriver head is bigger than 1.6 mm, and even that's a bit too small.

PeterT · 21 September 2008, 06:12 PM

Hi,
The screwdiriver in this Ebay link is exactly what you want for undoing the screw on the Sub/GMT style of bracelet.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rolex-Sea-Dwel...d=p3286.c0.m14

I have one and it is perfect as it gives you a good grip with the knurled edges. Your biggest hassle is holding the bracelet firmly. I use a proper bracelet block whereas some people like to lay the bracelet out on the edge of a table and push horizontally.
Good luck and take your time.
Additionally, you may be able to soften the locktite if you warm up the bracelet with something like a hair dryer.

PeterT

worktolivelife · 21 September 2008, 06:15 PM

i did a little search for you nice post by "Larry [Tools]"

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44158

hope it helps steve

21 September 2008, 02:02 PM	#1
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	What size screwdriver for Oyster bracelet links? My screwdriver kit has 3/32" and 5/64" flatheads, and one is too small, the other too big. What size am I looking for? thanks

21 September 2008, 05:11 PM	#4
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Bring the watch to the hardware store and see if they have a screwdriver that provides more torque than your present one. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

21 September 2008, 02:24 PM	#2
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	Argh, I'm having a BEAR of a time removing one of the screws in this bracelet. I took it to RSC in BH recently to adjust the bracelet, but I want to change it a little now. RSC is too far away for a simple bracelet change (they also removed a fixed link for me), and the local AD doesn't have a jeweler on staff every day. Anyway, I think the watchmaker at RSC put too much loctite in the threads, because it's pretty much impossible to remove. I shaved down the 5/64" screwdriver a little so it fits well, but it just won't remove the screw. I can adjust the other screws on the bracelet, but the 2 that were tampered by RSC are stuck. What else can I do except take it to RSC or AD?

21 September 2008, 05:05 PM	#3
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	Anybody? I'm going to head to the hardware store tomorrow.

21 September 2008, 05:23 PM	#5
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	1.6mm i believe for the oyster bracelet, the issue you may have is with the thickness of the blade most don't fill the slot, reducing the torque you can apply steve

21 September 2008, 05:26 PM	#6
DaveInLA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 336	Thanks for the info, but I think it has to be more than 1.6 mm. My 5/64" screwdriver head is bigger than 1.6 mm, and even that's a bit too small.

21 September 2008, 06:12 PM	#7
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	Hi, The screwdiriver in this Ebay link is exactly what you want for undoing the screw on the Sub/GMT style of bracelet. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rolex-Sea-Dwel...d=p3286.c0.m14 I have one and it is perfect as it gives you a good grip with the knurled edges. Your biggest hassle is holding the bracelet firmly. I use a proper bracelet block whereas some people like to lay the bracelet out on the edge of a table and push horizontally. Good luck and take your time. Additionally, you may be able to soften the locktite if you warm up the bracelet with something like a hair dryer. PeterT

21 September 2008, 06:15 PM	#8
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	i did a little search for you nice post by "Larry [Tools]" http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=44158 hope it helps steve

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