Really ridiculous

[jeffgo888]

Not sure why ... second time this has happened
Took it off last night to bed time and now wake up to his


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[kieselguhr]

It happens. Thankfully an easy fix and screw“ replaced on the spot if your AD has an attached Rolex watchmaker.

[Geckobros]

Purple Loctite or clear fingernail polish. Use the correct screwdriver and you are good to go.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Purple Loctite or clear fingernail polish. Use the correct screwdriver and you are good to go.

I’m supposed to use fingernail polish and have proper repair tools for a $9,000 watch, then I’m good to go? Really?

[twotonetommy]

a few drops of this on the threads should help

[Rick Deckard]

Loctite 221/222 will do. No big deal.

Apparently recently replaced by Loctite 243 in the Rolex Service Manual.

[jeffgo888]

Thanks guys
I was thinking devils advocate what if I was in the beach or something


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[Geckobros]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I’m supposed to use fingernail polish and have proper repair tools for a $9,000 watch, then I’m good to go? Really?

Yup, I even fill the air in my own tires.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Yup, I even fill the air in my own tires.

Haha

[S’portEye]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I’m supposed to use fingernail polish and have proper repair tools for a $9,000 watch, then I’m good to go? Really?

Are you serious? It’s just a small screwdriver and some glue.

[brandrea]

Luckily it happened on your night stand and not at the beach

[asiparks]

never mind at the beach- just having it drop off onto a tile or concrete floor would suck.

You just picked it up this morning and the pin fell out ? Or did you notice it sticking out partway ?
Check and Loctite all the bracelet screws

[asiparks]

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Yup, I even fill the air in my own tires.

yeah, but if your wheel fell off because someone asssemby worker didn't check your lugnuts were tight, you'd be pissed....

[Freshly206]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

Not sure why ... second time this has happened
Took it off last night to bed time and now wake up to his


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This happened to me as well after getting a link taken out at the AD.

I decided I’d rather do it myself and ordered a Panatime screwdriver and a watch adjustment kit off Amazon. I use Loctite 222ms to seal the screws.

I’d recommend you do the same so it’s done right. Plus you can adjust it yourself at anytime.


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[Geckobros]

Originally Posted by asiparks

yeah, but if your wheel fell off because someone asssemby worker didn't check your lugnuts were tight, you'd be pissed....

Check your owners manual, you are supposed to check your lug nuts at regular intervals.

Kidding aside, the OP's watch looks well worn and I find doing my own preventative maintenance has brought me success. The OP also says that this has happened twice. Fool me once...

[Master_Grogu]

Originally Posted by Geckobros

Yup, I even fill the air in my own tires.

Wait, I thought you were supposed to buy a new one when it tells you air pressure low?

Next you’re going to tell me you don’t upgrade your TV when the remote batteries run out ?

[Andad]

When was it last serviced Jeff?

[Calatrava r]

Good advise to pay attention to the screws to ensure they are fully in. They work out slowly, when and if they, do with plenty of forward notice. Periodically tightening them is a great idea also if no glue was used. The new ones have loctite so not an issue.

[Marcjvr]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I’m supposed to use fingernail polish and have proper repair tools for a $9,000 watch, then I’m good to go? Really?

If you can screw in a lightbulb you can do all of the above.

[VintageVagabound]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

If you can screw in a lightbulb you can do all of the above.

True, but you can also scratch the side of your bracelet if the screwdriver slips. For me the risk is much lower when I change a lightbulb :)

[Marcjvr]

Originally Posted by VintageVagabound

True, but you can also scratch the side of your bracelet if the screwdriver slips. For me the risk is much lower when I change a lightbulb :)

The world doesn’t come to an end over a scratch...

But even if you believe it does. It is remarkably easy to remove your own screws and apply Loctite without scratching. I don’t know why people are so afraid of a tiny bit of DIY

I guarantee your AD will take less care when doing it than you will

[DuckaDiesel]

Hm, thought it was general knowledge to remove the screws, apply loctite 222 with toothpick on the treads of the link and screw back in.



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[HiBoost]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I’m supposed to use fingernail polish and have proper repair tools for a $9,000 watch, then I’m good to go? Really?

If you think about it, your comment is analogous to saying "really, I'm supposed to have the right tools to work on my $150k Ferrari?" Uh, yeah, either that or just don't work on it :)

Rolex puts loctite on the screws at the factory. This isn't some DIY hack, it's a required step to keep screws from falling out. So whoever sized this bracelet likely didn't do it right. This is why I roll my eyes any time I see a "if you can put socks on you can size your bracelet" type of comment. Just because a person manages to get a link out doesn't mean they did it properly. You need the right loctite, applied in the right spot, after doing the right surface prep. And for extra credit you ideally you let it sit for 24 hours to cure and don't start moving the links and potentially compromising the bond. No, it's not rocket science, but it does get highly over-simplified around here.

[toolr]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I’m supposed to use fingernail polish and have proper repair tools for a $9,000 watch, then I’m good to go? Really?

Someone sized it. Whoever it was, self or AD/ jeweler, is the one who has to have the loctite and tools.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

I have many watches from many manufacturers. Over the years I’ve put together a small tool kit with many items that I have learned about on this forum. I’ve even built a small work area in my office with light and magnification. I don’t open up watches but I enjoy changing straps and bracelets and sizing as needed. I imagined that everybody did this. It’s part of the joy of collecting watches since you can only stare at them for so long.

[kizerman]

You don't need to super glue your Rolex. They come loose from friction so a drop of lubricating oil on the shaft of the screw will stop this.

[Jack T]

To those who replied to my comment, I can not abide by the assertion that when someone pays thousands of dollars for what is purported to be a durable, reliable timepiece, that owner needs to stock odds and ends to fix a bracelet when it falls apart. Clearly the owner of this watch in question considers it more of an issue than merely a drop of nail polish and he’s good to go.

And I’d be surprised if Rolex thought their customers should expect that as they contemplate purchase. If that was the case they ought to include tools and Loctite in the green box.

The TRF bubble is clouding your perspective on how most people handle their watches. An infinitesimal number of watch owners are in to re-sizing their bracelet or swapping it out for a NATO strap, and other activities of a hobbyist. Most people expect to buy it and wear it, not self repair it.

[iTreelex]

That's why I superglue all my screws and spring bars. I also superglue the watch to my wrist. No way it's coming off.

[Paul7]

The real concern is what if that happened and the watch fell on a hard surface, or in the ocean.

[Golden Ellipse]

Originally Posted by Jack T

I’m supposed to use fingernail polish and have proper repair tools for a $9,000 watch, then I’m good to go? Really?

Poor logic. Loctite and other thread fixatives are routinely used in commercial aviation, exotic cars, and weapon systems.

Precisely because: screws unscrew.

And yes, if you don’t have a lugwrench, then you shouldn’t own a car.

The real reason it happened to OP is that he didn’t see the screw progressively backing out over the preceding weeks. It happens sometimes but it’s never a problem for the observant. I had the issue once on an Explorer — it’s normal — just have to be aware.

Have a look at your bracelet screws as part of regular maintenance. It takes 3 seconds. Not doing do is like not ever changing your engine oil and then complaining “really, I have to drain and replace the oil in my engine in my $100k car once every 10k miles, really?”

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