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27 August 2022, 12:30 PM
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Messed up my crown clasp
I was trying to unscrew my bracelet to size it but its not going and scared of messing up the head of the screw so i decided the boiling water but still doesnt work. then i decided to do the lighter to heat up the threads and turned perfect then i noticed the discoloration on the crown clasp.i was so pissed. Is there anyway to remove the discoloration on the crown clasp?
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27 August 2022, 12:33 PM
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False alarm!! Theres still oem sticker that got burned lol
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27 August 2022, 12:43 PM
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I didn’t burn mine but I discovered mine still had this on after pickup and thought I scratched the heck out of it. Breathed sigh of relief when I discovered it was film. Lol
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27 August 2022, 12:43 PM
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God, hope you had the bracelet off the head...
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27 August 2022, 12:49 PM
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I bet you’ll bring your watch to the AD next time.
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27 August 2022, 01:27 PM
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27 August 2022, 01:38 PM
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Hilarious! Enjoy
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27 August 2022, 01:45 PM
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Wow! Glad your watch is ok.
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27 August 2022, 01:56 PM
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I was excited to see this thread, as I struggled with a screw on my 214270 and used gas heat to loosen it up.
It worked but it slightly discolored a small part of the clasp..I haven't looked at it in months! Just checked and it's less discolored but not 100%..I just don't think about it anymore..I was interested in what would safely remove the discoloration, short of creating more of a problem!
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27 August 2022, 03:05 PM
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27 August 2022, 04:59 PM
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Kind of reminds me of those videos where they use a kitchen blowtorch to heat, then loosen the adhesive used to bond the cyclops lens to the crystal before removing it with a mini trowel or knife.
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27 August 2022, 06:35 PM
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She looking pretty now and ready to travel the world.
Nahhh just kidding, this watch wont go anywhere after all this robberies happening.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 August 2022, 10:09 PM
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Can’t believe you took a lighter to a new Rolex.
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27 August 2022, 10:23 PM
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27 August 2022, 10:26 PM
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Glad it all worked out, but I would definitely recommend using an AD next time
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27 August 2022, 10:33 PM
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Remember you don’t wanna cook your watch like a hotdog. If you overheat the case you run the risk of drying up the oils. Best way to remove pesky screws is to use a hairdryer. But before you do that wrap the case with a wet paper towel and then blow air towards the bracelet away from the case. That should loosen up the Loctite on the threads.
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27 August 2022, 10:33 PM
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27 August 2022, 11:17 PM
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27 August 2022, 11:22 PM
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Lol. I don’t even own a lighter. Glad it worked out.
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27 August 2022, 11:47 PM
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A microwave works very well and the sparks are fun to watch
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27 August 2022, 11:52 PM
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Ha! Happy ending
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28 August 2022, 12:13 AM
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28 August 2022, 12:40 AM
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In your first photo before I read your 2nd posting, I couldn't figure out why you had a gold crown on your full SS piece!
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28 August 2022, 12:52 AM
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When I have had this happen I used a soldering iron with a tip. Just heat up the end with the threads and it comes loose.
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28 August 2022, 01:10 AM
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I always use a lighter on my new watches. Don’t even try other methods first. Never had an issue. A second or two is all you need.
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28 August 2022, 01:15 AM
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Fun thread!
 Thanks for sharing!
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