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ra77man · 2 October 2019, 04:44 PM

Couldn't take it off last night because the protruding pin wouldn't allow me to open the clasp. Hadad to keep pushing it in during the day until I went to get it fixed and screwed back in.

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thesharkfactor · 2 October 2019, 04:52 PM

Seen that before, it happens. Just need a little thread lock on the screw.

Crazy Lugs · 2 October 2019, 08:14 PM

I feel like every Rolex owner should have a bracelet screwdriver and Loctite 222 on hand. You can never trust an AD to properly size a bracelet with thread lock.

There are numerous threads on screwdrivers, but the Horofix 2100 from esslinger.com is most often referenced.

Sublovin · 2 October 2019, 08:59 PM

Went to get it fixed? What did they fix? Looks like a loose screw...couple turn if a screwdriver

m j b · 2 October 2019, 09:41 PM

So, we all agree that the OP has a screw loose?

LOL. Yeah, just get a tiny screw driver and screw it back in. If you don't have any thread lock, go buy some at an auto parts store and put just a little dab on it.

Nice watch...

padi56 · 2 October 2019, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Went to get it fixed? What did they fix? Looks like a loose screw...couple turn if a screwdriver

Have to agree a screw is just a screw and they all operate the same by very simple use of the hands and fingers to turn clockwise to tighten or anticlockwise to unscrew.

inadeje · 2 October 2019, 10:34 PM

Hmmm lots of chatter about a screw?

Investr · 3 October 2019, 12:51 AM

piece of junk, return it.....

101031-28 · 3 October 2019, 01:18 AM

A precision screwdriver can fix that in 3 seconds

ggmiller · 3 October 2019, 01:22 AM

A couple of suggestions to put some Loctite on the screw...

I understood it is inserted into the thread itself not on the screw - this is from a Rolex service document shown on this site recently.

Probably does not make a massive difference but I would always do it the way Rolex suggest!

StackLexus17 · 3 October 2019, 01:47 AM

Do you want to ever take it off...… ;)

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 3 October 2019, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggmiller

A couple of suggestions to put some Loctite on the screw...

I understood it is inserted into the thread itself not on the screw - this is from a Rolex service document shown on this site recently.

Probably does not make a massive difference but I would always do it the way Rolex suggest!

Yes, this is right. Loctite should be put on the threaded hole of the link, not the screw threads.

The threaded portion of the screw must pass through the outer and center links before it reaches the threaded link at the opposite end. If Loctite were applied to the screw threads, it can deposit Loctite within the links as it passes through.

mjclark32 · 3 October 2019, 05:28 AM

In a pinch put some clear nail polish on it. That's what I did to my sub years ago (probably 5ish) and I haven't had one unthread on me since

ra77man · 3 October 2019, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Went to get it fixed? What did they fix? Looks like a loose screw...couple turn if a screwdriver

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101031-28

A precision screwdriver can fix that in 3 seconds

Don't own one in such a small size.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StackLexus17

Do you want to ever take it off...… ;)

I take my watches off when I sleep - use an apple watch for sleep tracking and alarm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggmiller

A couple of suggestions to put some Loctite on the screw...
I understood it is inserted into the thread itself not on the screw - this is from a Rolex service document shown on this site recently.
Probably does not make a massive difference but I would always do it the way Rolex suggest!

I believe that's what they did.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjclark32

In a pinch put some clear nail polish on it. That's what I did to my sub years ago (probably 5ish) and I haven't had one unthread on me since

Good advice - hope it doesn't happen again, but if it does, I'll know what to do! :)

2 October 2019, 04:44 PM	#1
ra77man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: lala land Posts: 248	So this happened today - BLNR Couldn't take it off last night because the protruding pin wouldn't allow me to open the clasp. Hadad to keep pushing it in during the day until I went to get it fixed and screwed back in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 October 2019, 08:59 PM	#4
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	Went to get it fixed? What did they fix? Looks like a loose screw...couple turn if a screwdriver __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

2 October 2019, 09:41 PM	#5
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,208	So, we all agree that the OP has a screw loose? LOL. Yeah, just get a tiny screw driver and screw it back in. If you don't have any thread lock, go buy some at an auto parts store and put just a little dab on it. Nice watch... __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

2 October 2019, 10:34 PM	#7
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,883	Hmmm lots of chatter about a screw? __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

3 October 2019, 01:18 AM	#9
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	A precision screwdriver can fix that in 3 seconds __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

2 October 2019, 04:52 PM	#2
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,636	Seen that before, it happens. Just need a little thread lock on the screw.

2 October 2019, 08:14 PM	#3
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	I feel like every Rolex owner should have a bracelet screwdriver and Loctite 222 on hand. You can never trust an AD to properly size a bracelet with thread lock. There are numerous threads on screwdrivers, but the Horofix 2100 from esslinger.com is most often referenced.

3 October 2019, 12:51 AM	#8
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	piece of junk, return it.....

3 October 2019, 01:22 AM	#10
ggmiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Glenn Location: Chester Watch: 114060 Posts: 92	A couple of suggestions to put some Loctite on the screw... I understood it is inserted into the thread itself not on the screw - this is from a Rolex service document shown on this site recently. Probably does not make a massive difference but I would always do it the way Rolex suggest!

3 October 2019, 01:47 AM	#11
StackLexus17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 613	Do you want to ever take it off...… ;)

3 October 2019, 05:28 AM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	In a pinch put some clear nail polish on it. That's what I did to my sub years ago (probably 5ish) and I haven't had one unthread on me since __________________

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