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Old 25 May 2017, 12:59 PM   #1
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Tool for screw link and Loctite

What kind of tool does one use to tighten the screw when you add/remove the link and which kind of Loctite is used?

The AD adjusted a link on my bracelet, but now the link joint is stiff and doesn't bend freely. When I do move the links, I can see the screw flathead area move with the movement of the joint (not by much but I can imagine over time the screw getting looser to the point of coming out).



I'm thinking I need to adjust it myself to make it more free moving but also want to make sure it doesn't come undone so I'd like to ensure it has a fresh amount of Loctite.

Anyone had a similar issue?


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Old 25 May 2017, 05:34 PM   #2
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Sounds like they put in either too much loctite or put it in the wrong place. I'd take it back and get them to do it properly.

Tool is a screwdriver of the correct size (there's a table somewhere of the screwhead sizes for various Rolex bracelets) - a hollow ground blade is the easiest and probably safest for an amateur to use.

The threadlocker is a low strength one - can't remember exactly, but could be something like loctite 222/221 or equivalent. You do need to make sure it is on the threads only and doesn't contaminate any other part. standard technique is to put it only into the female thread and not onto the screw itself.

Somewhere there is Rolex's instructions on how to do it online.
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Old 25 May 2017, 09:14 PM   #3
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There are a few existing threads on this subject already that you could find using. Here is what I use.






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Old 25 May 2017, 10:59 PM   #4
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Awesome, thanks for the replies. I'll take it in when I have a chance!


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Old 25 May 2017, 11:35 PM   #5
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Definitely a Loctite issue. You're supposed to apply the threadlocker on the female threads so the Loctite doesn't touch elsewhere.
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Old 28 May 2017, 12:54 AM   #6
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Just an update on this... I did go to the AD and they were great. The watchmaker heated it up, got the Loctite excess out, put it in correctly and the link moves perfectly freely and the screw stays in place! Russell Korman is the AD by the way... Great group over there!


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Old 3 June 2017, 01:56 AM   #7
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The Sea Dweller 2100 Ref. tool is simply the best I've found. It isn't cheap but fits the groove in the screw like a glove and is crafted to Rolex's high standards. In my opinion, if you are going to invest in a $6,000.00 watch, another 100 bucks or so for a tool that will last a life time is well worth it.

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Old 3 June 2017, 07:16 PM   #8
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The Sea Dweller 2100 Ref. tool is simply the best I've found. It isn't cheap but fits the groove in the screw like a glove and is crafted to Rolex's high standards. In my opinion, if you are going to invest in a $6,000.00 watch, another 100 bucks or so for a tool that will last a life time is well worth it.

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True, the best fitting one. Unfortunately not very strong imho. I broke mine in trying to unscrew a pin which was glued.
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Old 3 June 2017, 01:09 PM   #9
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Ugh I've had some problems with repairing watches where someone before me used the wrong loctite!! Not a fun job!!
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Old 3 June 2017, 11:14 PM   #10
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Really?.....Mine has worked flawlessly since I've owned it and I have used it a ton. Never had any really tough screws to extract though.

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