Check your screws

[noshame]

periodically. I remember putting this screw in myself last summer and I used Loctite 222 but today I felt it had come out ever so slightly while I was running my finger over it. Luckily, it had only backed out about 1 full turn and was still very secure.

Also, many SA's in a rush to size a bracelet will not reapply Loctite like they should.

Just remember to either do a visual check or run your finger over your screws periodically to ensure they are flush. It only takes a few seconds and may save you from an accident.

[bayerische]

Had the same thing yesterday on my 116619.

[Pumphry Bigelow]

Thanks, I have a new Deepsea and went back a second time to my AD to have some adjustments made. I believe that the jeweler did not reapply when he switched links because the same thing happened to me. I took it back and the store manager personally took it and went over all the screws and reapplied Loktite. Hopefully this will not happen again.

[padi56]

Well I would have thought it would be common sense to check bracelet screws on any watch bracelet. As like all screws where movement and friction occurs they can unscrew, a simple task to do when cleaning bracelet weekly with soap and water..

[rominvicta]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would have thought it would be common sense to check bracelet screws on any watch bracelet. As like all screws where movement and friction occurs they can unscrew, a simple task to do when cleaning bracelet weekly with soap and water..

I was told the same by the technician at the latest check I had at BMW. To check all screws and bolts of my car every now and then. Preferably once a week! Told me it’s a common sense.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by rominvicta

I was told the same by the technician at the latest check I had at BMW. To check all screws and bolts of my car every now and then. Preferably once a week! Told me it’s a common sense.

Good advice for a watch bracelet, but “To check all screws and bolts of my car every now and then” ???

Be serious

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would have thought it would be common sense to check bracelet screws on any watch bracelet. As like all screws where movement and friction occurs they can unscrew, a simple task to do when cleaning bracelet weekly with soap and water..

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[mg Barcelona]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would have thought it would be common sense to check bracelet screws on any watch bracelet. As like all screws where movement and friction occurs they can unscrew, a simple task to do when cleaning bracelet weekly with soap and water..

I appreciate a reminder to check the screws now and again. Life is busy and sometimes the small things can be overlooked. Maybe you have been doing this too long.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by mg Barcelona

I appreciate a reminder to check the screws now and again. Life is busy and sometimes the small things can be overlooked. Maybe you have been doing this too long.

My life has always been busy and been wearing Rolex watches for over 50 years but was never to busy to wash my watches or check the screws.

All information supplied from my own 79 year old brain power, without the aid of loupes, nicknames, timegrapher addiction, alignment points, protective film, AD relationship building, investment £$€ stuff, special cleaning cloths, phone apps, and the rest of todays Rolex watch toys.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would have thought it would be common sense to check bracelet screws on any watch bracelet. As like all screws where movement and friction occurs they can unscrew, a simple task to do when cleaning bracelet weekly with soap and water..

Another incredibly helpful post.


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[Token74]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would have thought it would be common sense to check bracelet screws on any watch bracelet. As like all screws where movement and friction occurs they can unscrew, a simple task to do when cleaning bracelet weekly with soap and water..

I never do this. But I will start doing so, as it does make sense! Cheers for the reminder Peter


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[DonRickles]

Pffff, I've been telling my sister in law for years, that she's got a loose screw.....

[Anton911]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well I would have thought it would be common sense to check bracelet screws on any watch bracelet. As like all screws where movement and friction occurs they can unscrew, a simple task to do when cleaning bracelet weekly with soap and water..

Yeh,I check the wheel nuts,then I strip the engine down to check the cam belt tension,head gasket and oil pump daily on my three cars,it’s just common sense….
What a dumb unhelpful statement.

[rominvicta]

Originally Posted by noshame

periodically. I remember putting this screw in myself last summer and I used Loctite 222 but today I felt it had come out ever so slightly while I was running my finger over it. Luckily, it had only backed out about 1 full turn and was still very secure.

Also, many SA's in a rush to size a bracelet will not reapply Loctite like they should.

Just remember to either do a visual check or run your finger over your screws periodically to ensure they are flush. It only takes a few seconds and may save you from an accident.

Thanks Alex! Useful reminder to all of us. I had never had an issue like that. But it is never too late, isn’t it?

[Tikandtokalot]

I’ve often been told I have a loose one.

[noshame]

Common sense, or not, I just wanted to share my experience with a screw that had Loctite 222 used on it. Maybe I didn't use enough of it, but it took about 1 year before it started to back out ever so slightly. Instead of all the "should I buy this" or "how much will this go up in value" threads, I thought this might help a fellow member, who doesn't regularly check their screws, from an unfortunate accident.

[DC116710LN]

Originally Posted by noshame

Common sense, or not, I just wanted to share my experience with a screw that had Loctite 222 used on it. Maybe I didn't use enough of it, but it took about 1 year before it started to back out ever so slightly. Instead of all the "should I buy this" or "how much will this go up in value" threads, I thought this might help a fellow member, who doesn't regularly check their screws, from an unfortunate accident.

This thread provides helpful guidance - thank you for sharing.