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Time2time · 10 October 2011, 06:40 AM

Glue??

Righto.

Never used or needed it.

Same with fellow Rolex owners I know at home and at work.
Make sure screws are tight and check now and again.

Glue? really?

jrbar-on · 10 October 2011, 01:07 PM

ESM,

I have resized many a bracelet and actually do a lot of watch work myself.

Jonathan.

xjeeunitx · 10 October 2011, 01:21 PM

No.

cyglee · 10 October 2011, 03:34 PM

The bottle is red, but the stuff is purple, and marked low strength. I believe loctite 222/221 is the same.

Omega 1120 · 10 October 2011, 04:39 PM

Use Loctite 221 or 222. Shake the bottle well before use. Get a small plastic cap, a soda bottle cap will do. Hold or place the bottle cap at an angle and put one or two drops in the bottom of the cap. Do this because you do not want to drip a drop directly on the screw as you will inadvertantly get it all over the screw and this could possible make it even harder to get out. You need to grab the screw with tweezers and dip the bottom half of the screw in the Loctite which is in the bottom of the plastic cap/container.

Before you do this you want to make sure your bracelet is in a position where the links do not move after you screw the screw tight. What I mean is, it is entirely possible to dip the screw, put it in, screw it tight, then have the screw come loose when you move the links while setting it down to cure. It is best to make a "splint" for whatever side of the bracelet your working on. Use popsiscle sticks and string or whatever. After you get the bracelet stable then dip the screw in the Loctite and screw it in till it stops. Apply the other screw driver to hold the pin and screw both firmly. You don't have to screw it super tight as the Loctite "expands" in the threads to hold it. Place somewhere for 24 hours to let the Loctite cure all of the way.

Rippin · 23 October 2011, 05:45 AM

For those who can't find Loctite 222 (couldn't find it in Vancouver), the Permatex purple threadlocker (low strength) is basically the same thing. It even has a VERY similar item # 22210. The medium strength is # 24210 and the permanent is # 26210. Permatex can be found at Lordco and Napa stores.

masterserg · 23 October 2011, 05:53 AM

Never used it, never had an issue.

GerardoG · 31 October 2011, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STDevil

esm -

I had the exact same thing happen last weekend. The fliplock would not open, and I was able to see that the screw was backing out. I screwed it back in, and then noticed that the head of the screw is ever so slightly recessed into the link. The rest of the screw heads are perfectly flush with the links, except for the screw that connects the other end of the band to the clasp.

I guess it's time to get some Loctite...I have some of the blue stuff in the garage (I have the red but I know not to use that stuff!), and I think the blue would be OK, but it sounds like the consensus is to go purple, so I will head off to the local NAPA to find some...

Same thing happened to me yesterday with SS Daytona. Time to get Loctite

GerardoG · 31 October 2011, 02:49 AM

....which brings the question: should I use 221 or 222?

handsfull · 31 October 2011, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

....which brings the question: should I use 221 or 222?

222 is sufficient/recommended by most.

Zdenek · 31 October 2011, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

....which brings the question: should I use 221 or 222?

I use 222. Local RS use 221. Both work fine.

mjrennie · 31 October 2011, 03:53 AM

I have not used it and my AD says not too. The screws seem very secure.

SC11 · 31 October 2011, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyglee

The bottle is red, but the stuff is purple, and marked low strength. I believe loctite 222/221 is the same.

Yep that's the one I use !

Was going to say through mine was red but just realised it's a red bottle but logo'd purple.

I put a small dob on a cocktail stick and apply to the screw thread only !

Never had a problem yet :-)

GerardoG · 1 November 2011, 01:35 AM

Once I apply to thread, should I screw it until the head is flush with the link or all the way (head recessed from link)?

subtona · 1 November 2011, 01:42 AM

just use it.

Rippin · 1 November 2011, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Once I apply to thread, should I screw it until the head is flush with the link or all the way (head recessed from link)?

Don't see why you shouldn't thread it all the way in, unless it starts poking out the other end, which it shouldn't.

GerardoG · 1 November 2011, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rippin

Don't see why you shouldn't thread it all the way in, unless it starts poking out the other end, which it shouldn't.

Thank you for your reply.

toolr · 1 November 2011, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Yes! Use it. Why would you risk your watch for a $5.00 tube of loctite?
I use a dab on the screw hole and a dab on the threads. I wipe it down after the screws are inserted.

Actually a tube of Loctite 221 will set you back $30 plus. Still worth it though.

handsfull · 1 November 2011, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GerardoG

Once I apply to thread, should I screw it until the head is flush with the link or all the way (head recessed from link)?

You should fully tighten the screw. Loctite is NOT a substitute for torque, its used as an additional safeguard to prevent the screw from backing out.

GerardoG · 1 November 2011, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

You should fully tighten the screw. Loctite is NOT a substitute for torque, its used as an additional safeguard to prevent the screw from backing out.

Thank you

CEG · 1 November 2011, 02:57 AM

About a dozen Rolex's been and gone over the last 5 years, and never used it, never had any issues

GerardoG · 1 November 2011, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEG

About a dozen Rolex's been and gone over the last 5 years, and never used it, never had any issues

I have had Rolex for 19 years and never, ever had a problem. It just happened last week with the Daytona.

handsfull · 1 November 2011, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CEG

About a dozen Rolex's been and gone over the last 5 years, and never used it, never had any issues

You can jump out of an airplane without a backup chute, but why would you? It's cheap insurance to apply it to your kit.

Rolex recommends loctite, but if you like to take chances....its all good.

ec51 · 1 November 2011, 01:11 PM

Yup, the red bottle - purple stuff, is what I use:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KKTT0

CEG · 5 November 2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsfull

You can jump out of an airplane without a backup chute, but why would you? It's cheap insurance to apply it to your kit.

Rolex recommends loctite, but if you like to take chances....its all good.

Great point. I take note!

23 October 2011, 05:53 AM	#37
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Never used it, never had an issue. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

1 November 2011, 01:42 AM	#45
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,563	just use it. __________________

1 November 2011, 02:57 AM	#51
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	About a dozen Rolex's been and gone over the last 5 years, and never used it, never had any issues __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

10 October 2011, 06:40 AM	#31
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Glue?? Righto. Never used or needed it. Same with fellow Rolex owners I know at home and at work. Make sure screws are tight and check now and again. Glue? really?

10 October 2011, 01:07 PM	#32
jrbar-on 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 803	ESM, I have resized many a bracelet and actually do a lot of watch work myself. Jonathan.

10 October 2011, 01:21 PM	#33
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,478	No.

10 October 2011, 03:34 PM	#34
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	The bottle is red, but the stuff is purple, and marked low strength. I believe loctite 222/221 is the same.

10 October 2011, 04:39 PM	#35
Omega 1120 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 175	Use Loctite 221 or 222. Shake the bottle well before use. Get a small plastic cap, a soda bottle cap will do. Hold or place the bottle cap at an angle and put one or two drops in the bottom of the cap. Do this because you do not want to drip a drop directly on the screw as you will inadvertantly get it all over the screw and this could possible make it even harder to get out. You need to grab the screw with tweezers and dip the bottom half of the screw in the Loctite which is in the bottom of the plastic cap/container. Before you do this you want to make sure your bracelet is in a position where the links do not move after you screw the screw tight. What I mean is, it is entirely possible to dip the screw, put it in, screw it tight, then have the screw come loose when you move the links while setting it down to cure. It is best to make a "splint" for whatever side of the bracelet your working on. Use popsiscle sticks and string or whatever. After you get the bracelet stable then dip the screw in the Loctite and screw it in till it stops. Apply the other screw driver to hold the pin and screw both firmly. You don't have to screw it super tight as the Loctite "expands" in the threads to hold it. Place somewhere for 24 hours to let the Loctite cure all of the way.

23 October 2011, 05:45 AM	#36
Rippin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW Watch: All of them Posts: 326	For those who can't find Loctite 222 (couldn't find it in Vancouver), the Permatex purple threadlocker (low strength) is basically the same thing. It even has a VERY similar item # 22210. The medium strength is # 24210 and the permanent is # 26210. Permatex can be found at Lordco and Napa stores.

31 October 2011, 02:49 AM	#39
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	....which brings the question: should I use 221 or 222?

31 October 2011, 03:53 AM	#42
mjrennie Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: MJR Location: Midlands, UK Watch: 116618 LB Posts: 878	I have not used it and my AD says not too. The screws seem very secure.

1 November 2011, 01:35 AM	#44
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Once I apply to thread, should I screw it until the head is flush with the link or all the way (head recessed from link)?

1 November 2011, 01:11 PM	#54
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Yup, the red bottle - purple stuff, is what I use: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KKTT0

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