To loctite or not to loctite

[crowncollection]

Never had a problem and don't use it


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[Muzz]

I use whatever my RSC puts on for free:) not sure the exact compound but I have never had anything back off that they have sized or serviced.

[yld2rob]

I use it every time!

[joe100]

I had an oyster screw back out once, so I use it.

[Rags]

I also recommend using loc tite. I've ha a couple of screws back out on me.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by Mikel212

If you decide to sell, the next buyer cannot remove the screws to inspect the bracelet may be a deal killer. You dont want the pins to be in there forever.

TOP TIP: simply warm for 10 seconds with a hairdryer and it makes it easy to unscrew.

[Token74]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Never had a problem and don't use it

I've never had a car accident, but I still wear a seatbelt. Just a thought...

[Tseg]

Originally Posted by Token74

TOP TIP: simply warm for 10 seconds with a hairdryer and it makes it easy to unscrew.

Another technique is to touch the screw end for a couple of seconds with a hot soldering iron tip.

[watchwatcher]

I've only had one screw back out...so normally, no, I don't use it.

[subtona]

No reason not to use it.

221 or 222 whatever is available.

[steptoe]

Originally Posted by Token74

TOP TIP: simply warm for 10 seconds with a hairdryer and it makes it easy to unscrew.

Originally Posted by Tseg

Another technique is to touch the screw end for a couple of seconds with a hot soldering iron tip.

As i said previously...Dip the strap in a cup of boiling water. Everything expands at the same rate, no localised heat and expansion and the loctite goes soft.

[KBM]

Doesn't hurt to use a few drops, and it can save you a world of heartbrake.

[Jocke]

The best thing with Loctite is you not need to tight the screw so much and the Loctite will keep it in place and the bracelet will not be to stiff.

[myc ritz]

Use it.

[WAK4]

i've had two Rolex screws back out, one i saw was poking out when it scratched me...luckily hadn't come out. Second one did but was luckily in pool.

Second one cost me a lot of money since I ended up buying a BLNR when going to pickup a new screw....so got lucky twice on that one...

use it...few bucks on amazon for the purple one (low strength) has worked like a charm for me.

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by Token74

I've never had a car accident, but I still wear a seatbelt. Just a thought...

Well personally I don't think that's an analogy that is consistent. I look at my watch when putting it on it takes all of 2 seconds. Screws back out slowly if they do, they are not a instantaneous event like a car crash, you can see it's not flush before it just falls out cheers


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[Token74]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Well personally I don't think that's an analogy that is consistent. I look at my watch when putting it on it takes all of 2 seconds. Screws back out slowly if they do, they are not a instantaneous event like a car crash, you can see it's not flush before it just falls out cheers


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jeeeeez

[trackntrail]

I personally don't use it unless there is a screw that has a tendency to back itself out.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

Well personally I don't think that's an analogy that is consistent. I look at my watch when putting it on it takes all of 2 seconds. Screws back out slowly if they do, they are not a instantaneous event like a car crash, you can see it's not flush before it just falls out cheers


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you inspect your bracelet screws every time you put on your watch? I had a screw that every few months would back itself out, figured an $8 bottle of loctite was worth peace of mind rather than see my watch hit the ground. The low strength loctite is really not a big deal with removing links, unless you are caking the stuff on.

[crowncollection]

Originally Posted by dchang81

you inspect your bracelet screws every time you put on your watch? I had a screw that every few months would back itself out, figured an $8 bottle of loctite was worth peace of mind rather than see my watch hit the ground. The low strength loctite is really not a big deal with removing links, unless you are caking the stuff on.

yes, your eyes can scan your watch in 2 seconds for a screw that sticks out, are you that busy you don't have two seconds ? one second each side is all it takes. I also clean my bracelet once a week and check then, backing out of a screw is unusual, my father was a watchmaker for 50 years before he retired and it is quite rare if you use the correct screwdriver and torque the screw correctly, it seems to happen more on the new heavier bracelets imho. ? If i had a screw keep backing out i would use it i am not against it's use don't get me wrong. However, I have worn rolexes for 20 years and it's never happened on my new and old models. I have handled thousands via my fathers retail shop which sold used rolexes, i hung around and later worked on weekends their from childhood, so my experience is more than most, not many came back with this problem i can remember. I think people baby there rolexes these days, a simple use of your perceptions is enough even every few days, god gave humans eyes andthe most highly developed brain, many don't use it these days to it's full potential, i am not refering to you personally btw. You can see a screw backing out it does not happen in a day and just fall off.

[Tseg]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

yes, your eyes can scan your watch in 2 seconds for a screw that sticks out, are you that busy you don't have two seconds ? one second each side is all it takes. I also clean my bracelet once a week and check then, backing out of a screw is unusual, my father was a watchmaker for 50 years before he retired and it is quite rare if you use the correct screwdriver and torque the screw correctly, it seems to happen more on the new heavier bracelets imho. ? If i had a screw keep backing out i would use it i am not against it's use don't get me wrong. However, I have worn rolexes for 20 years and it's never happened on my new and old models. I have handled thousands via my fathers retail shop which sold used rolexes, i hung around and later worked on weekends their from childhood, so my experience is more than most, not many came back with this problem i can remember. I think people baby there rolexes these days, a simple use of your perceptions is enough even every few days, god gave humans eyes andthe most highly developed brain, many don't use it these days to it's full potential, i am not refering to you personally btw. You can see a screw backing out it does not happen in a day and just fall off.

LOL. I bought a Rolex explicitly so I don't have to take care of it but (now) once every 10 years for it to last generations.