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pwrslider · 5 August 2008, 09:13 AM

I recently got an extra link for my 16710.... I put it on last week..and tightened it down as far as I could...

Last night...on the way back from a Yosemite weekend....I felt something sticking into my wrist....thought it was a strange bug...but it was the screw..almost backed all the way out.

Luckily...I didn't loose it, and was able to put it back....but........now I'm worried it will happen again in less than ideal areas...like the water!

I've heard talk about adding loctite to the ends of the screws..but I've tried getting screws out before with loctite...and its a Bitch!!

What do you guys use to secure your link screws!!

Dan Pierce · 5 August 2008, 09:19 AM

There are different strengths of Loctite. Don't know the best for watch links but I'm sure someone will inform us both.

Glad you caught it in time.

dP

Andad · 5 August 2008, 09:23 AM

I use 222 Loctite with is more of an anti-vibration compound than a threadlock.

Tools · 5 August 2008, 09:26 AM

Loctite 221 is designed for watchmakers and those pesky little screws..

However, I suspect that you just didn't have it tight enough..

mgm · 5 August 2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I use 222 Loctite with is more of an anti-vibration compound than a threadlock.

Use 222, and nothing stronger!

pwrslider · 5 August 2008, 09:32 AM

I had no idea there were different strengths.....

Old dogs can still learn new.....uhhh..........whatever!!

Thanks guys!!

mgm · 5 August 2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Loctite 221 is designed for watchmakers and those pesky little screws..

However, I suspect that you just didn't have it tight enough..

Whoops! I defer. I've never heard of 221, and wouldn't know where to get it. Can you list a source, please?

Tools · 5 August 2008, 09:51 AM

Otto Frei sells it..

http://www.ofrei.com/page594.html

pwrslider · 5 August 2008, 09:58 AM

cool........his shop is about 1 mile away from me... I wonder if I can just drop by?>?

Z-Sub · 5 August 2008, 02:19 PM

Boy, everytime I hear that kind of story makes me checking my watch several times a day for loose screws. It's scary and hope it'll never happen!

Tools · 6 August 2008, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

Boy, everytime I hear that kind of story makes me checking my watch several times a day for loose screws. It's scary and hope it'll never happen!

Yep...

Nobody should be running around with a screw loose...............

pwrslider · 6 August 2008, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Yep...

Nobody should be running around with a screw loose...............

oh great... a line like that is like a mating call for Bubba!

5 August 2008, 09:13 AM	#1
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Replaced a link... I recently got an extra link for my 16710.... I put it on last week..and tightened it down as far as I could... Last night...on the way back from a Yosemite weekend....I felt something sticking into my wrist....thought it was a strange bug...but it was the screw..almost backed all the way out. Luckily...I didn't loose it, and was able to put it back....but........now I'm worried it will happen again in less than ideal areas...like the water! I've heard talk about adding loctite to the ends of the screws..but I've tried getting screws out before with loctite...and its a Bitch!! What do you guys use to secure your link screws!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

5 August 2008, 09:19 AM	#2
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,348	There are different strengths of Loctite. Don't know the best for watch links but I'm sure someone will inform us both. Glad you caught it in time. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

5 August 2008, 09:23 AM	#3
Andad 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,759	I use 222 Loctite with is more of an anti-vibration compound than a threadlock. __________________ E

5 August 2008, 09:26 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	Loctite 221 is designed for watchmakers and those pesky little screws.. However, I suspect that you just didn't have it tight enough.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 August 2008, 09:32 AM	#6
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	I had no idea there were different strengths..... Old dogs can still learn new.....uhhh..........whatever!! Thanks guys!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

5 August 2008, 09:51 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	Otto Frei sells it.. http://www.ofrei.com/page594.html __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

5 August 2008, 09:58 AM	#9
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	cool........his shop is about 1 mile away from me... I wonder if I can just drop by?>? __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

5 August 2008, 02:19 PM	#10
Z-Sub 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Goosebumps Boy, everytime I hear that kind of story makes me checking my watch several times a day for loose screws. It's scary and hope it'll never happen! __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

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